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Brian K.
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 Posted: Sun 29 Aug, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject: Custom Handmade Scabbard: Albion Dane 8-29-2010 |
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Greetings to myArmoury!
I would like to share my latest scabbard for the Albion Dane. This one is another labor of love, with lot's of tooling, my favorite. :cool:
Featuring: 2.5 point suspension setup, no belt
Saddle-tan with dark mahogany
Custom handmade chape
Wool lined, custom fit (no drop) wood core
No blood spilled in the making :p
Please feel free to chime in with comments & questions, and thank you for looking!
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Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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JE Sarge
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The scabbard itself looks great, but I am a little indifferent to the use of the Latin Cross. Though the symbol itself is ancient in usage, I am not use to seeing it on weaponry/weapon related items from the 15th C. I would have personally went with something like a Bozeat or Jerusalem cross or a Germanic tatzenkreuz; which I can relate to more - but that is just my personal taste.
It looks really good though! I am sure the customer will be excited to add this custom work to their collection! :)
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Brian K.
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Thanks for the complimentary words, as always I appreciate it.
The Christian cross was a personal request from the client, and perhaps he will chime in to explain the usage. As for us scabbard maker's, we often are inclined to honor those request's ;)
While there is a lack of evidence of usage of said cross on 15th century swords and or scabbards, it is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance. :cool:
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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Nathan Robinson
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Brian K.
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | That's a damn big piece of leather. Used the whole length of the hide for that one? :) I have a Dane sitting here now that would be nice to have a simple scabbard for. Hm. |
It sure was. I barely had enough to cover it from tip to throat. I couldn't be very picky in leather selection either. Sewing up the back seemed like it took forever, too. :D
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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Jean Thibodeau
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Well maybe it's getting predictable and repetitive but: Great work ....... as usual.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Al Muckart
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The first thing that pops into my mind seeing that is "how is it possible to draw a sword that big from a suspension like that?"
It looks like it's designed to hang from a sword belt, am I interpreting what I'm seeing correctly?
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Al.
http://wherearetheelves.net
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Brian K.
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | | Well maybe it's getting predictable and repetitive but: Great work ....... as usual. |
As alway's, I appreciate your kind words Jean.
| Al Muckart wrote: | The first thing that pops into my mind seeing that is "how is it possible to draw a sword that big from a suspension like that?"
It looks like it's designed to hang from a sword belt, am I interpreting what I'm seeing correctly? |
Yes, it is a 2.5 point suspension that hang's from a belt. It is possible to draw, but rank's pretty high on the difficulty scale. I suggest some long arms :D
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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