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Brian K.
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 Posted: Sun 29 Aug, 2010 2:49 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. 
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 
Please feel free to chime in with comments & questions, and thank you for looking!
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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| Posted: Sun 29 Aug, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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. 
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
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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