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Sir William:
I have that hunting trousse kit from MRL...no idea as to historicity, but the hunting knife and smaller camp knife would probably fit- but not the fork, if what Sir Edward tells us is true.  I imagine on campaign the rank and file would eat as they saw fit, officers would probably take their meals with the commander and some etiquette might be applied there.

Ian:
Ah crap... I forgot about trenchers/bowls... doh!  I went with this kit here for a knife/pricker:
http://www.bootsbybohemond.net/index.php?option=com_ayelshop&Itemid=66&route=product/product&path=6&product_id=39

Drinking vessels? Are those wooden flagons anything beyond faire fantasies or are they based in reality?

Sir William:
Probably something more along the lines of a goblet than a flagon I'd think...that's just a guess at best, though.  That's a nice little set though...might have to pick up a couple sets for me and the wife.  Well...maybe just me as I'd be the only one making the attempt at LH...my wife just likes to observe.  :)

Sir Edward:

--- Quote from: Ian on 2012-08-30, 18:00:43 ---Drinking vessels? Are those wooden flagons anything beyond faire fantasies or are they based in reality?

--- End quote ---

Oh yes, forgot to write about that part. Wood is OK, as long as it's not overly embellished in a modern way (this is a bit of a judgment call, since renfaire mugs frequently have a unique style). Wooden goblets or tumblers are probably fine. All sorts of hand-made pottery/ceramics work well. And in some of the wealthier cases, even hand-made glass.

The kinds of things to steer away from are mugs made of composite woods, leather mugs, etc. Pewter is questionable, I think.

For an interesting example of one made of glass, check this out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8765199@N07/4720121743/#

Sir Wolf:
http://www.billyandcharlie.com/misc.html spoons, trenchers, cups and knives are about it. silver or pewter work. glass beakers are always nice. never really wood unless your low class. i cant remember. horn sometimes is used

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