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Topic: Viking axe tutorial |
Kenny
Replies: 3
Views: 14120
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:48 pm Subject: Viking axe tutorial |
Thanks for that Jim,very interesting |
Topic: viking sword |
Kenny
Replies: 0
Views: 11285
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:20 pm Subject: viking sword |
A program i just watched Secrets Of The Viking Sword,very good.
at pbs.org/nova, its in their listing and goes for about an hour |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:10 pm Subject: my shield |
Hey thanks Silver,just what i was wondering about so good timing.
Hi Jim,have registered with that site great info too thanks. |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:34 pm Subject: my shield |
Hi Jim i have found that site but havnt registered as yet,will do though thanks kenny |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:22 pm Subject: my shield |
my contact phone no; 4811779 home,give me a call Jim,
I would like to meet up some time and have a yarn ,cheers Ken Hughes. |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:31 am Subject: my shield so far |
Yes Jim,i have read about the dog chews for edging of the shield,would that be stronger than ordinary leather,i think that the chews would harden better.
That is the first boss i have made and im hap ... |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:20 pm Subject: my shield |
Hi Jim,the shield is flat,i dont know how i got two photos of the same side? there was supposed to be one of the back with the handle etc.
Im trying to decide on paint colours then padding and straps ... |
Topic: my shield |
Kenny
Replies: 11
Views: 27827
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:02 pm Subject: my shield |
my shield so far |
Topic: new Helmet |
Kenny
Replies: 2
Views: 12620
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:49 am Subject: new Helmet |
Hi mikep,the helmet took me about two weeks all up to make,but now ive done one it would be easier for the next one.
The black on it is etch primer,mainly to stop it rusting and the steel was cold ro ... |
Topic: Knifes and swords ive made |
Kenny
Replies: 3
Views: 14615
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:03 pm Subject: Knifes and swords ive made |
Im no expert but they look good. |
Topic: new Helmet |
Kenny
Replies: 2
Views: 12620
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:41 pm Subject: new Helmet |
I have posted some photos of my newly made helmet in my photo album.
It is along the lines of a coppergate style |
Topic: leaf spring swords? |
Kenny
Replies: 8
Views: 21510
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:24 pm Subject: leaf spring swords |
Hi mikep,coal, if i can get the good stuff.
Im looking at the cheapest way of doing this as im on a limited budget. |
Topic: leaf spring swords? |
Kenny
Replies: 8
Views: 21510
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:02 pm Subject: leaf spring sword |
Hi Jim,i have never had a go at reenacting but would give it a go.
Yes mikep that is what i was concerned about.
I am just starting out in this hobby,and have been studying it for quite a while now. ... |
Topic: leaf spring swords? |
Kenny
Replies: 8
Views: 21510
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:56 pm Subject: leaf spring sword |
Thanks Ben i check out the local spring maker in Dunedin and let you know how i get on,thanks |
Topic: Solid Rivets |
Kenny
Replies: 5
Views: 16318
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Forum: Armouring & Weapon Smithing Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:54 pm Subject: rivets |
Bought $75.00 worth!,hard to get so i thought i had better grab them . |
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