What did everyone ask for on their Christmas list? -- myArmoury.com

Raymond Deancona

I was just wondering what everyone put on the Christmas list this year, arms and armor wise that is? Mine was the Michael Pikula little seax. (it's in the mail somewhere between the shop and my house) And an Arms and Armor medieval knife. A very pointy Christmas. What did everyone else ask for?

Robin Smith · Posted: Fri 21 Dec, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

This was my XMas present for the year... Custom by Jeff Helmes

more pics here:

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=27286

Lloyd Winter · Posted: Fri 21 Dec, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject:

I asked for an Albion Cluny but I don't think I'm high enough on Santa's list for that Happy

I did however give this a Christmas pressie
Tod's Stuff Hauswehr

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Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

There's nothing for me this year. Worried

In fantasy world, Santa would be bringing me an Albion Cluny sword.

Matthew Harrington · Posted: Fri 21 Dec, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject:

I have a Arms and Armor type L hand axe on mine. Gotta love those type Ls!

Chuck Russell · Posted: Fri 21 Dec, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject:

WW1 german helmet and gas mask
blank adapter for my m1 garand
books.

R.M. Henson · Posted: Fri 21 Dec, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject:

I asked for a Revival gambeson, padded leather sparring gloves, and a low end fencing mask for use in controlled drills.

I didn't even bother anyone about me wanting an Albion Knecht, I think Santa would just dump coal all over my face.

Jean Thibodeau · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 6:06 am Post subject:

The Pikula Little Seax is on the way: I expect the Christmas shipping glut to slow it's arrival a bit.

I also bought myself a Matchlock Musket, mostly for display, but it is fully functional.

I found one with a more primitive trigger lever as I think these look credible in style for the earlier period range of use of these from 1500 to 1690.

Got it from here: http://www.loyalistarms.ca/mainpage.html#

Pic of Musket on the site: http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/matchlockmusket.html

Sexier pic on the site that shows it's scale a lot better:
http://www.loyalistarms.ca/europeanmorionarmo...urpic.html

It doesn't come with the musket fork but I can make one easily if I want or need one for display.

I will probably post some sort of informal review and pics of it when I get it: I was supposed to be here yesterday according to the " Tracking ", but again the Christmas shipping glut is slowing down deliveries. The mailman who came to the door yesterday with another " unexpected gift " package in hand said that there would be a special Sunday delivery day Surprised

..... or it might arrive only on Monday. Sad

Craig Peters · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 6:15 am Post subject:

I don't ask for medieval arms or armour, or even books for Christmas (although books are something that I probably would be given). I realized in my early teens, when people started to purchase "practical" items for me more and more, that if I wanted something, I had to the be the one to purchase it for myself. Since I've adopted this policy, I've found myself to be consistently happy, because when I want something, I purchase it or wait for a time when it is feasible. Ironically enough, if people adopt the policy of not expecting or needing other people to provide for their wants or needs- beyond just Christmas presents- their life would become much better, too.

I've got a couple of things on the way which I've purchased, including my first bronze sword from Neil Burridge, and a couple of antiques.

Kel Rekuta · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 6:32 am Post subject:

An oxy-acet torch kit to start working the pile of 1050 I bought last year. A day off per week to get at it.

Robin Smith · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 7:19 am Post subject:

Lin Robinson · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 7:40 am Post subject:

A new mattress for me and the wife. I get my toys all during the year. Got a nice dirk from Vince Evans in the Fall and that was enough. Oh... and a Remington R1.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone who survived the end of the world yesterday.

Jeremy V. Krause · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 8:15 am Post subject:

Joe Fults · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 9:59 am Post subject:

No swords but did end up with a Christmas/Birthday Galaxy Note 10.1 which while not perfect, does a reasonable enough job with handwriting that I'm not carrying paper and laptop to meetings anymore!

Jimmy Reinstatler · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 11:01 am Post subject:

Not in any way shape or form is it historical but I have a Zombie Tools Zakasushi on the way.

Mark Moore · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject:

Well, the wife scored a PT Cruiser last month...Merry HoHo to her...As for me, If Santa could whip up an Albion Tyrolean in the next day or two. Hmmm.........But I'm with you Jimmy.....a really kick-### slicer from ZT would be shweet. I dont have a stocking big enough for my Lowlander just yet..........Merry Christmas y'all!!!........mcm

Gregory J. Liebau · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 3:23 pm Post subject:

I decided to spring on a custom helm commission in the coming weeks. Having a rather faithful reproduction of the Madeln II made by Jeff Hildebrandt of Royal Oak Armoury. Raised top, chiseled breaths, rolled oculars, hand made rivets, variable thickness in the plates, etc... Should be slick.

Greg Ballantyne · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject:

Books for me - authored by Oakeshott and Pierce. At least that's what I asked for....A Laird or Caithness is lass likely than the Seagull Natural Elements dreadnaught guitar I've been desiring, so I'm certain I'm in for some very enjoyable, informative, an all around satisfying reading.

Craig Peters · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 6:56 pm Post subject:

Scott Hanson · Posted: Sat 22 Dec, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject:

In fantasy land: Albion Dane, Pavel Moc Feder type C

In real life; some Cold Steel Laredo bowie trainers to substitute for dagger trainers. I have their Peacekeeper trainers, but I wanted something a little longer.

Edit: love the Hauswehr, beautiful piece