Combat

elcome to the Barony of Ildhafn Combat page. The Knight Marshal, Lord Baxton du Glonn (Adrian Baxter), is the officer responsible for everything combat related in this barony. If you would like to see us in action, then you're very welcome to turn up to heavy combat training. You may wish to see if there is an event on (see the Calendar) or you may also be interested in Fencing or Archery.

he Kingdom of Lochac combat handbooks can be found here: http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/

Direct link here: http://sca.org.au/marshal/docs/fighters-handbook.pdf

ver the years, we've found all the best places to shop for all those little things that fighters need. So, here is the list of shops every fighter needs to know about!

Swords - wooden wasters, dress swords, rapiers (check with Don Emrys Tudur first to ensure blade acceptability): King of Swords

Rattan - Kento Canecraft, 168 Great South Road, Otahuhu. (09) 276-2540 open till 2pm Saturdays

Rivets - Grut Distributors, Unit 2, 81 Hillside Rd, Glenfield, Ph 09 443 0793

Rivets - (better range, more expensive) - GDL Distributors Ltd, 4/101 Diana Dr, Glenfield, (09) 443 0793

Leather - Fern Country Leathers, 12 Lansford Cres, Avondale, (09) 820-0999

Heavy Leather - Astley Leather , ph 09 827 5759, fax 09 827 3056 , 44 Portage Rd, New Lynn,

Duct Tape - Mitre 10 etc (3M Brand recommended)

1/2" foam - Payless Plastics (phone first) (0508) 335577

8mm foam - camping mattress K-Mart or The Warehouse (seasonal only)

Cotton Drill for Gambesons - Spotlight

Mattress Protector for Gambesons - K-Mart, Farmers

Buckles, Laces - Geoffs Emporium, 274 Dominion Road, Mt Eden

Screws for sword butts - Geoffs Emporium, 274 Dominion Road, Mt Eden

Helmets, Gauntlets, fibre tape, general armourer - Fulk de Cherbourg

Bascinet Helmets, Basket Hilts (supply depends on availability) - Master Sigurd Hardtrader (contact the Marshal for contact details)

Shields, Gorgets, Half-Gauntlets, etc etc etc - Magnus (phone (09) 626-4084 after hours only ask for Dale)