Albion Vigil; Custom Handmade Scabbard (yes, it's different) -- myArmoury.com

Brian K. · Industry Professional

Hello myArmoury community!

I'd like to share with everyone my new favorite scabbard, the Albion Vigil! This one incorporated some new technique & design. The grip was redone from the standard 'twist' that Albion provides. The coloring is a aged tan & aged mahogany, along with a uniquely aged chape.

Also, something new I'm going to be offering! Custom symbol bluing on the pommel & blade. Please take notice to the cross symbol on the pommel.

As always, commentary & opinions are welcome! Thanks for looking and enjoy. More images can be seen on my website.

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Jean Thibodeau · Posted: Tue 04 Aug, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

Your work keeps getting better and better and each time it seems like it couldn't possibly be better ! WOW :cool:

Addison C. de Lisle · Posted: Tue 04 Aug, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

Wow, very impressive! I love how the cross motif is repeated in the pommel, 'body' of the scabbard, and chape without using the same design.

I'm also still on the fence about Albion's standard spiral grip for the Vigil, but I definitely like how it looks with the cord risers and the 'regular' wrap. It's also amazing how much the blued cross does for the pommel.

I am curious, what is the reason for the loops at the top where the belt shows through being different sizes? It looks like the two on the left and the three on the right are significantly different in size.

Brian K. · Industry Professional

T Lui · Posted: Tue 04 Aug, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject:

Impressive and stunning work! That's all I can really say.

Tim Lison · Posted: Tue 04 Aug, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject:

Man! I don't know how you do it. Every new scabbard you post seems better than the last and the last one was pretty damn nice! This piece is flawless.

Ed S. · Posted: Tue 04 Aug, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject:

This is the one you told me to look out for. Well, you were right; forget the gladius, I will call you and get a spot for my Knight tomorrow :).

The tooling is the best I have seen from you yet; elegant and intricate, but somehow simple (in a good way) at the same time. Also love the details, like the tooling in between the laces on the buckle end of the belt. Will be in touch..

Peter Törlind · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 12:39 am Post subject: Nice!

Excellent work as usual.

This may be a trade secret but how do you 'darken' the narrow lines in the scabbard?

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 1:03 am Post subject:

This is the most impressive one yet, I'm glad I decided to take the leap and get on the list.

I especially love the tooling on the scabbard and the cut-out in the chape, let's keep these in mind. ;)

Jonathan Atkin · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 1:21 am Post subject:

Same feeling patrick I count the days now lol, awe inspiring just darn awe inspiring keep it up. Now it will be hard to out due this one I can't wait to see what comes out next.

M. Eversberg II · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 5:45 am Post subject:

Very nice scabbard! I particularly like the intricate motif in the center that makes me think "tree".

Can we get a shot of the back side?

M.

Allen Foster · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 7:15 am Post subject:

Another signature piece Brian. Congratulations.

We all expect you to top it on the next one.

Jean Thibodeau · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 8:48 am Post subject:

Brian K. · Industry Professional

Yikes! :eek:

Thank's everyone, though not every scabbard I do will top the previous. That's a tall order. What's amazing to me is how many different ways a scabbard can look, and not just subtle differences either. I've come up with some dramatically different look's, it's really cool. Technique, color, finish all make a difference in the outcome.

As for a backside shot, I'll try to if I get some time.

Addison C. de Lisle · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject:

Scott Kowalski · Chris Landwehr 10/10/49-1/1/09 My Mom

Well Brian, I hope that you are happy. You are going to hear a disparaging word from me about one of your rigs. ;) This one is just killing my wallet as I have a Vigil and you are the man who I plan on making the rig for. So please stop posting these superlative rigs already until my finances get back on better ground. Please?

In all seriousness. I really like how this one turned out. I like the grip work as well though the spiral grip does not bother me so that will stay. I think the attention to the small details is what really makes your work so good.

Now stop taunting me would you? :cry:

Scott

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 3:16 pm Post subject:

Scott Kowalski · Chris Landwehr 10/10/49-1/1/09 My Mom

Ed S. · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject:

Edward Hitchens · Posted: Wed 05 Aug, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

Wow, that is absolutely stunning! I am SPEECHLESS. You do phenomenal work, my friend.