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Bryan Heff
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 Posted: Wed 09 Apr, 2014 9:31 am Post subject: Scabbard project for Viking sword with bridge and baldric. |
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Here is my latest project built for an Albion SL Clontarf.
Poplar core, sandwich method, planks planed down to a fairly thin cross section
Wool felt lined
Stitched and glued
Chape (harvested from an H/T viking scabbard)
Bridge carved from a piece of maple, finished with mineral oil buffed in
Baldric is a piece of 9-10 oz leather, finished with oil and a top coat.
The church is near but the roads are icy. The tavern is far but I will walk carefully. - Russian Proverb
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Wed 09 Apr, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Excellent work, Bryan. Not over-the-top, which unfortunately is all too common.
Thanks for the pics.
Jon
A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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William Swiger
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Nice work Bryan. As Jon said, not over the top.
Non Timebo Mala
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Julien M
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Raisers, seam, bridge, straps...everything is done with obvious care and a steady hand. Well done Bryan, the results speak for themselves.
I would not hesitate to rewrap the sword with a matching grip color though, a good opportunity to add raisers and cord inprints too.
PS: please get a bucle worthy of this fine scabbard 
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Bryan Heff
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| Posted: Thu 10 Apr, 2014 3:31 am Post subject: |
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| Julien M wrote: | | PS: please get a bucle worthy of this fine scabbard |
 ...I know..I know...
Thanks all for the kind words.
I think I made my first scabbard about 8-9 months ago, and have since made 5 more. I enjoy it quite a lot.
The church is near but the roads are icy. The tavern is far but I will walk carefully. - Russian Proverb
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