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Bryan Heff




Location: Philadelphia
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PostPosted: Wed 09 Apr, 2014 9:31 am    Post subject: Scabbard project for Viking sword with bridge and baldric.         Reply with quote

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




Location: Pacific Palisades, California
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PostPosted: Wed 09 Apr, 2014 11:24 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed 09 Apr, 2014 10:48 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nice work Bryan. As Jon said, not over the top.
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Julien M




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PostPosted: Thu 10 Apr, 2014 12:34 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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 Happy
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Bryan Heff




Location: Philadelphia
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PostPosted: Thu 10 Apr, 2014 3:31 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Julien M wrote:
PS: please get a bucle worthy of this fine scabbard Happy


Big Grin ...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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