My Armory

[Bernarr]

The Clive Owen movie was definitely an awesome watch-
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349683/

[Sir William]

I thought so too...nevermind the liberties taken with the types of armor they wore, or the siege weaponry used- it was a rousing action flick.

[Joshua Santana]

I thought so too...nevermind the liberties taken with the types of armor they wore, or the siege weaponry used- it was a rousing action flick.

The Clive Owen movie was definitely an awesome watch-

 

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

Well, I thought that the snake sword might have been Persian, or Mongolian, but then, that's near the asian area. I liked the one with the 4 dragons on the handle...they move.

I like the Last Legion 2...and have found some historians that say it was Julius Ceaser's sword.

I just watched "Arn"...I thought it was good but not the best I've seen.

Oh...if you noticed my two metal gorgets...they would be too hot and heavy for me to wear...so I decided to make one with leather scales. I found some really cheap on ebay...loke 35 for $1.50...and am working on that now...it's starting to look good.

Sir John

[Joshua Santana]

Oh...if you noticed my two metal gorgets...they would be too hot and heavy for me to wear...so I decided to make one with leather scales. I found some really cheap on ebay...loke 35 for $1.50...and am working on that now...it's starting to look good.

Very nice, can't wait to see it.

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

It's almost done. I painted the brown leather scales purple...and am doing the same for other things I wear, so I can be a real Purple knight.

Sir John

[Sir James A]

It's almost done. I painted the brown leather scales purple...and am doing the same for other things I wear, so I can be a real Purple knight.

Sir John

Cool, show us some pictures when you get done.

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

I will...I'm finally done but have to find the time to take a good picture. Kinda busy today.

Sir John

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

Here's the finished result...the scale gorget alone and on my surcoat.

Sir John

[Joshua Santana]

Excellent work Sir John!  Nicely done.   

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

Thanks...I'm trying ti upgrade my outfit, but keep ot cool and light enough so it doesn't bother me.

Sir John

[Joshua Santana]

Thanks...I'm trying ti upgrade my outfit, but keep ot cool and light enough so it doesn't bother me.

Understandable Sir John.    

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

One of the problems I have with my outfit, or set as you call it...is that I do wear glasses...but research has shown that eye glasses were invented in the 14th century (actually earlier in China.) But they were of the "pince nez" type, which changed in the 17th century to the side arms, but then re appeared in the 18th and 19th century as pronce nez again, popular with the aristocratics.

Funny that should come up in my research...on another line...I have a really super 18th century gentleman's tux complete with spats, walking sticks, top hat and much much more...and pince nez glasses! They even turned out to be very close to my prescription....so now I can REALLY be in period outfit at the PA Ren Faire. I was so lucky to find them in my Rx.

Sir John

PS...once I get my new outfit done, I'll send a picture. I really will be a purple knight. (One thing about me is I do everything 110% plus never underestimate me and watch what you say to me...it may come back to haunt you.)

Eventually when three knights will sponsor me and I have the knighting at my house...I think you will be totally amazed at what I've done with the setup...you have no idea!

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

Thought I'd attach a picture of my horse...I had him 2 years.

Sir John

[Sir William]

What a beautiful animal...nice work on the gorget too, that looks professional!  Do you ride often, Sir John?