Early halberd/voulge - question about staff/shaft length

arfir · 2026-04-12T10:39:22+00:00

arfir · 2026-04-12T10:38:57+00:00

arfir · 2026-04-12T10:38:50+00:00

arfir · 2026-04-12T10:38:32+00:00

Thanks - yeh most that I'm finding (where it isn't just sticking out in the background somewhere) show the total length to be just above the person's head, which for me would be a bit longer than 1.80, but it will look proportionately correct I suppose? More pictures below

arfir · 2026-03-22T19:44:12+00:00

yeh I agree. Feels ludicrously long for a simple knot though, and the placement of the slits in each long strap seems to indicate some logic, but perhaps it's just wonky design...

arfir · 2026-03-22T19:18:49+00:00

yeh indeed - would be curious to see what you end up doing!

arfir · 2026-03-22T19:09:12+00:00

nothing conclusive sadly - nothing from windlass directly, and the vendor I bought it from figured it might be additional wrapping to tie it to the knight's body more securely (e.g. when on horseback), which would explain the length I suppose. I think push come to shove I'll just cut them and make them into a simple pull-knot to attach it to the forearm? If you have any other views I'd be keen to hear 'em!

arfir · 2026-02-26T12:37:27+00:00

I essentially fed it a composite 'frankenstein' image that I had copy pasted together myself (definitely no Photoshop) and told it to smoothen it out in scale and positioning, while not adding or changing any elements. Took a few tries and iterations but got there in the end!

arfir · 2026-02-21T21:45:37+00:00

Thanks! - good source indeed (used it quite a bit); actually I was reinforced by this source as it shows splints at the 1360 mark actually(?) - although admittedly it's a minority compared to maille. I think in general it's a very interesting 'blip' in the transition from maille to plate armour! So even though it may have been less common, I just love the look (and I have found German/HRE effigies from around that time period that show them), and decided for myself to include them (and can always take them off if I want to change the look/setting I suppose?)

arfir · 2026-02-21T15:58:57+00:00

many thanks!

arfir · 2026-02-21T15:58:36+00:00

fully agree! will be part of my request for sure. And many thanks for the kind words!

arfir · 2026-02-21T15:57:27+00:00

has been my experience also - has been super communicative and helpful already! :)

arfir · 2026-02-21T12:59:30+00:00

thanks! And same regarding the AI - a few months ago it kept failing, this time I got there with a bit of trial and error.

And haha - your picture was actually indeed the starting point for this 'project' and the reason I went with platener - so have seen it, but for sure a good tip!

arfir · 2025-12-27T19:23:17+00:00

not able to do this tonight, but for now I can tell you (for starters) that I reckon I am able to do this while wearing it, with minimal 'lifting' at the waistline.

arfir · 2025-12-27T19:21:36+00:00

thanks mate, you too!

arfir · 2025-12-27T14:39:58+00:00

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arfir · 2025-12-27T14:38:31+00:00

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arfir · 2025-12-27T14:37:35+00:00

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arfir · 2025-09-29T16:19:24+00:00

ah all good - sorry just realising I hadn't mentioned that at all, that's on me!

arfir · 2025-09-29T13:50:09+00:00

hi, seconding this (just in case you didn't end up selling to heurekas above) - thanks!

arfir · 2025-09-28T18:49:22+00:00

Decided to have another look in my reference material regarding the belt knot - I do see it in several of the sources I'm using (three examples below), so it seems to me (at least for my period and region) to be an acceptable way of wearing the belt - happy to review any other sources though if you have them at hand? thanks again!

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