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Post by indridscold on May 7, 2023 18:49:00 GMT
I made a scabbard suspension system matching as closely as possible the Central European types. I used Red Deer Buckskin for the belting, as the sword of Fernando de la Cerda was described as having on its scabbard. Contrary to some opinions I’d seen on that matter, the buckskin holds up perfectly and when its wet it doesn’t stiffen or become ruined as Alum Tanned leather would.  Examples from the period that I used as inspiration:  |
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Post by erichofprovence on Jun 3, 2023 13:08:02 GMT
Very nice work! Is that the Balaur Arms Teutonic Arming sword? Did you use the original scabbard or did you make a custom core? I was actually tempted by this sword but kinda difficult to get nowadays...
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Post by indridscold on Jun 6, 2023 23:18:35 GMT
Very nice work! Is that the Balaur Arms Teutonic Arming sword? Did you use the original scabbard or did you make a custom core? I was actually tempted by this sword but kinda difficult to get nowadays... Yep! I did dye the leather bits black though. Its a nice sword, very affordable and well-made at the price point. |
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Post by erichofprovence on Jun 7, 2023 6:57:27 GMT
Very nice work! Is that the Balaur Arms Teutonic Arming sword? Did you use the original scabbard or did you make a custom core? I was actually tempted by this sword but kinda difficult to get nowadays... Yep! I did dye the leather bits black though. Its a nice sword, very affordable and well-made at the price point. Lovely work. Keep it going! I initially got into scabbard making because most commercially available ones are pretty basic and also because I thought that when one doesn't have the ability (skills or space) to make swords it was a good alternative. Nut I quickly learned that it really was a thing on its own. And extremely satisfying to make! I was planning to get that sword, but unfortunately it is a bit difficult to get in the UK. Maybe one day. |
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Post by pgandy on Jun 7, 2023 12:55:50 GMT
Looks good.
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