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Brian K.
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 Posted: Sat 24 Mar, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject: Custom Handmade Scabbard: Albion Valkyrja 3-24-12 |
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Hello myArmoury community,
I'd like to share my latest scabbard commission with you, the Albion Valkyrja. It features a wool lined wooden core, handmade slide, custom tooling design, and complimentary aging. These types of scabbards are always a little more involved than others, but once completed end up being my favorites.
Please feel free to chime in and comment or ask any questions you may have.
Thanks for looking, and more can be seen here: http://www.dbkcustomswords.com/custscabbs/KRAlbionValkyrja.html
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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Jean Thibodeau
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Great looking scabbard, rich detail and completely harmonious with the style of the sword furniture.
And all this in addition to your usual high quality and tasteful work.  
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Randy W
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love the detail on the chape .. did you cast it?
Randy Westgate
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Brian K.
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| Posted: Sat 24 Mar, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | Great looking scabbard, rich detail and completely harmonious with the style of the sword furniture.
And all this in addition to your usual high quality and tasteful work. |
Thank you Jean. You always have something very nice to say, and I must reply to say that I really appreciate the kind words
| Randy W wrote: | | love the detail on the chape .. did you cast it? |
It was customer provided, but I'm 99% sure it came from Mercia Sveiter. However, I did touch it up with a little DBK custom work.
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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Tim Seaton
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Nicest scabbard I have ever seen you make brian.
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Scott Roush
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G K Vaughn
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Absolutely jaw-dropping. If I ever feel the need for a custom scabbard, I know where I'm going.
"The rifle is no more than the grip of the bayonet."
--Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Herbert Schmidt
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Great work - scabbards often don't get the attention they deserve!
Herbert
www.arsgladii.at
Historical European Martial Arts
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Brian K.
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| Posted: Sun 25 Mar, 2012 7:13 am Post subject: |
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Wow, thank you everyone. I appreciate the great compliments.
| G K Vaughn wrote: | | Absolutely jaw-dropping. If I ever feel the need for a custom scabbard, I know where I'm going. |
I've often echoed the words that the scabbard is the frame, and the sword is the picture. They compliment each other, and together they make a complete set. One shouldn't go without the other!
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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F. Portman
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Once again, this is simply stunning work, awe-inspiring in fact. Thanks for sharing it.
Thou needest not to look at it. 'Tis even as thou seest, the leg is off.
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Jean Thibodeau stated:
| Quote: | | Great looking scabbard, rich detail and completely harmonious with the style of the sword furniture. |
My exact thoughts. Too often I see a magnificent scabbard that lacks continuity with the piece it was made for. Incredible work for an incredible sword.
As an aside, I believe Albion has sold the entire, limited amount of the Valkyrja. The sword itself with this scabbard? Fabulous.
Best, Jon
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Brian K.
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| Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks!
I think we should petition Albion to make some more. I know I'd be one of the first in line.
Brian Kunz
www.dbkcustomswords.com
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I think we should petition Albion to make some more. I know I'd be one of the first in line. |
I don't think that they should make more Valkyrjas - maybe something similar, but distinct in its own right.
Of course, you can still get an Ulvbane.
I'm one of the lucky 100 to have a Valkyrja.
And that is another wonderful scabbard, Brian. One of these days I must get one - maybe for my Albion Oakeshott
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William Swiger
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| Brian K. wrote: | Thanks!
I think we should petition Albion to make some more. I know I'd be one of the first in line. |
I wish I had got one as well. For something similar, Rob Miller and Jeffrey Robinson make a version of the original sword.
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Alex Bond
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Amazing work on the Valkyrja scabbard Brian! I can only hope that the scabbard I have waiting in your queue for my Vinland is equally stunning. Your work is beyond top notch!
Wake early if you want another man's life or land.
No lamb for the lazy wolf. No battle's won in bed.
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Mon 02 Apr, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Brian:
Perhaps there could be an occasion where you show us the step by step process of one of your creations. A lot could be learned I'm sure.
Thanks, Jon
A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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