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The red gambeson completed in 2013. 35 layers of medium weight linen with steel splints over the small ribs and kidneys. It weighed about 35 lbs.

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Project Pictures

Quilted and stuffed bag for a viol I purchased. I had no basis of information to go off of, so I decided to make a simple pack with known technology which would protect the instrument. ca 2018

Woolen hood, a sort of adaptation of the Skjoldehamm Hood pattern made to resemble hoods seen in 12th century artwork. ca 2017 Documentation for a similar hood is forthcoming.

Undertunic ca 2017

Tunic ca 2014. Very dated interpretation.

Fire kit, assembled over several years.

Tiraz bands. These are embroidered, though most tiraz were tapestry woven. ca 2016.

Reliquary purse ca 2013. First embroidery project.

The Battle of Hattin reenactment required hand protection, so I had to make something. I couldn’t find any examples of hand protection on lower class soldiers, so I just made these which are sort of plausible.

New gambeson nearly complete, just missing the front and back godets.

Repairing the red gambeson was a constant project through its six years of service.

The red gambeson completed in 2013. 35 layers of medium weight linen with steel splints over the small ribs and kidneys. It weighed about 35 lbs.

Gambeson sleeves

Sorting gambeson pieces.

Shield in 2018. This strapping was based more on Bayeux than 12th century sources, but I wanted to try it out.

Shield in 2018.

Shield ca 2016.

Shield strapping ca 2016

My first shield, 2013.

Extant sword grip.

Mace, 2013

Dagger and completed sheath before oiling. Sheath is based on surviving examples out of Knives and Scabbards. 2018

Dagger I had re-handled and the wooden last I made to wrap the sheath around. 2018

Dagger I purchased with leather grip I had added. I ultimately decided to change this grip to a traditional whittle tang grip and changed the sheath after doing better research. ca 2015

Modified dagger blade with a walnut handle and bronze fittings. The style appears a couple times in the twelfth century, but is uncommon. This was my first attempt of making a wood cored scabbard and the result is pleasing. ca 2014

Utility knife I purchased and sheath I made. Sheath was based on examples out of Knives and Scabbards. 2018

Design for the sheath I would make for a knife. 2018

Utility knife I purchased and sheath I made based on examples in Knives and Scabbards. This knife went on to break.

My original knife I purchased and sheath I made. ca 2013

Shovel made from oak with a hickory T handle. I purchased the blade and carved the shovel with axes and a spokeshave. ca 2019

Replacement lid for a chest I purchased. I joined two oak boards and attached the hardware with clenched nails.

The completed tent stakes. ca 2020

A completed stake.

A tent stake in progress.

Maple logs were split with a froe for carving into tent stakes.

Hand sewn tent erected with painted poles and wooden stakes.

Tent poles painted with milk paint and pegs added for hanging clothing and equipment. The spiral pattern is inspired by 12th century Italian columns.

Hand sewn wool tent erected as a day shade.

Hand sewn tent made of wool. This was completed in nine days to be ready for Pennsic, under some distress. 2018

The first tent I made! Interesting concept to use a weapon as my pole, but not practical for American reenacting. ca 2013

A belt pouch I made for a tourney prize. ca 2019

Some unfinished spoons I carved. 2017

A finished spoon 2017

Drinking gourd and carrying strap. ca 2015

Leather pouch ca 2015

Shoes being re-soled 2020.

Shoes based on examples in Stepping Through Time and Shoes and Pattens, same general pattern as the previous pair. ca 2017

Shoes based on examples in Stepping Through Time and Shoes and Pattens ca 2016

Wooden last for shoe making ca 2016

My third pair of shoes ca 2013

My first attempts at making historical items, pre-reenacting. ca 2007

Event Pictures

Days of Knights 2019

Middle Kingdom 50 year, sewing new gambeson

A display, 2019

Gulf Wars 2018

Battle of Hattin 2017

First time riding a horse!

Middle Kingdom Coronation AS 48

An early event, around 2013.

Traveling and museum visits.

Portcullis at the White Tower.

Fancy late period hunting saddle, Wallace Collection.

Late medieval or renaissance helmet liner, Wallace Collection.

Boiled leather rerebrace, British Museum.

Sutton Hoo helmet, British Museum.

Giant foot from Roman statue. Rockefeller Museum, Jerusalem.

Mold for casting bronze axes. Rockefeller Museum, Jerusalem

Extant Bazuband. Mamluk period I believe. Rockefeller Museum, Jerusalem.

Crusader era gargoyle/water spout. Rockefeller Museum, Jerusalem

Tattoo I got in Jerusalem, pattern given by a 15th century wooden stamp.

Some information about the stamp and design.

Interior of the Holy Sepulcher. Jerusalem

Crusader grave, Jerusalem.

Dome of the Rock/Temple of David. This building served as a palace for the Kings of Jerusalem until the royal residence was completed, when it was given over entirely to the Knights Templar, where they got their name.

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