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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2007 22:07:20 GMT
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Post by jpfranco on May 20, 2007 1:11:48 GMT
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Post by leezoo on May 21, 2007 13:49:06 GMT
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Post by jpfranco on May 21, 2007 14:53:48 GMT
It is to protect the hand holding the shield and also to help keep the middle of the shield together. If you lose on edge of the shield you can still use it but if it breaks in half, it will be unusable.
But the boss was primarily to protect the hand holding the shield.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2007 15:17:06 GMT
I'm about to turn the Hanweii buckler into a boss on a viking sheild, but now I notice a long wooden handle on others - probably more historically correct - I think the larger circumference handle with square edges would make it more manueverable, too. www.viking-shield.com/I've already bought the buckler, though, and I don't have another boss, so here goes.... |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2007 17:02:52 GMT
It's possible that buicklers first developed from the bosses of "Viking" shields, since the first bucklers appeared at the same place and time that the last of the "Viking" shields were known.
The MRL shield is heavier than the originals would have been, since archaeology shows that the planks in the originals measured about 1/4" thick only, probably with a rawhide cover.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2007 22:02:32 GMT
Well, I went ahead and ordered the Ibelin shield. Maybe I will do a review and finally get my sword reviews done also. I am always busy, 60 hour work week, 4 screaming kids, and a demanding wife.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2007 22:01:39 GMT
IF you havent busted out your Buckler yet, you can get shield bosses custom made for you for about 30 bucks shipped usually. Id be happy to make one for you
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2007 18:46:01 GMT
I have the Windless domed Steel Shield and I'm very happy with it. A very nice piece.
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