There is certainly nothing wrong with Nathan's photos in the review of my "Big Johnsson". However, I wanted to take some photos that show the finer details of Peter's work, particularly his scabbard work. Making a truly accurate scabbard is nearly as time consuming and complicated as making the sword itself, maybe just as much. I think these photos illustrate that.
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Gorgeous Patrick!!
Hey Patrick,
You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off ;) )
You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off ;) )
| Jason Dingledine wrote: |
| Hey Patrick,
You should show a pic of the mouth of the scabbard and that special wood feature (just to show off ;) ) |
I don't know Jason. I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. :eek:
I'll try to take a photo tommorow.
| Patrick Kelly wrote: |
| I tend to be pretty private in regards to showing off my special wood feature. :eek: |
Oh, I don't buy it. You're showing off your Big Johnson left and right, and are afraid to show a little wood? :p
I really do love that sword and scabbard. I got to see Harlan's PJ's too, and the great things I've heard of Peter's work are only a shadow of what his work truly is.
Men + Swords.... :\
The puns had to happen sometime... :p
The puns had to happen sometime... :p
Beautiful work!!
| Alina Boyden wrote: |
| Men + Swords.... :\
The puns had to happen sometime... :p |
Guess we shouldn't get into the whole polishing concept then...
But this is a magnificent sword. Every good sword needs a good scabbard and this is a spectacular one.
Too bad I can't pony up the dough for one like this. Some scabbards even cost more than the swords themselves.
Here are a couple of photos that illustrate the "special wood feature". Notice how the mouth of the scabbard core is shaped to mirror the blade's cross-section. This allows for a tight fit at the scabbard mouth that locks the sword in place.
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The photos are a bit dark but you get the idea.
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The photos are a bit dark but you get the idea.
Is there any evidence this was done historically on scabbards? I know japanese made there saya to lock the blade in on a taper with the habaki, so it seems reasonable that it was done in europe so avoid a sword falling from the scabbard.
| Robert W. Betten wrote: |
| Is there any evidence this was done historically on scabbards? I know japanese made there saya to lock the blade in on a taper with the habaki, so it seems reasonable that it was done in europe so avoid a sword falling from the scabbard. |
Yes, this was done historically. After all, it's on a PJ scabbard so that should answer your question. :D
I really like the additional photos of the scabbard. They help show its "character". It truly is a beauty... Goes perfectly with the sword. :)
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