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Jason G. Smith
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In the 15th century, one of the techniques of scabbard making was to use very thin slats of wood pressed to the sword and wrapped in linen, then leather. This resulted in a scabbard that would flex rather than break. It's a neat idea.
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That's actually a very interesting nugget of information - are there any sources that describe this technique, as I might be interested in trying this out?
Les Maītres d'Armes
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... above all, you should feel in your conscience that your quarrel is good and just. - Le Jeu de la Hache
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Michael Edelson
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| Jason G. Smith wrote: | | Michael Edelson wrote: |
In the 15th century, one of the techniques of scabbard making was to use very thin slats of wood pressed to the sword and wrapped in linen, then leather. This resulted in a scabbard that would flex rather than break. It's a neat idea.
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That's actually a very interesting nugget of information - are there any sources that describe this technique, as I might be interested in trying this out? |
There's a site that has a step by step guide with photos. Brian has it...I'll get him to email it to you.
It's very easy...you take two thin slats of wood and cut them to shape on either side of the sword. Protect the sword (oil, plastic) then wet or steam the wood and press it around the sword and wrapit tight to dry. When it dries, wrap it in linen (while on the sword) soaking in glue, let dry. Once dry, cover with leater and add chape.
You get a very thin and felxible scabbard that will bend rather than break.
New York Historical Fencing Association
www.newyorklongsword.com
Byakkokan Dojo
http://newyorkbattodo.com/
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Rod Walker
Location: NSW, Australia. Joined: 05 Feb 2004
Posts: 230
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Hi, could I get that link as well please?
Nice work on the scabbard as well.
Cheers
Rod
Jouster
www.jousting.com.au
"Come! Let us lay a lance in rest,
And tilt at windmills under a wild sky!
For who would live so petty and unblessed
That dare not tilt at something, ere he die?"
--Errantry, John Galsworthy
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Jason G. Smith
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There's a site that has a step by step guide with photos. Brian has it...I'll get him to email it to you.
It's very easy...you take two thin slats of wood and cut them to shape on either side of the sword. Protect the sword (oil, plastic) then wet or steam the wood and press it around the sword and wrapit tight to dry. When it dries, wrap it in linen (while on the sword) soaking in glue, let dry. Once dry, cover with leater and add chape.
You get a very thin and felxible scabbard that will bend rather than break. |
That's sweet. I definitely want to try this out. Thanks, Michael. I await the link, Master.
Les Maītres d'Armes
Member of the
Chivalric Fighting Arts Association
... above all, you should feel in your conscience that your quarrel is good and just. - Le Jeu de la Hache
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David Nash IV
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| Michael Edelson wrote: | | There's a site that has a step by step guide with photos. Brian has it...I'll get him to email it to you. |
Could you also PM or e-mail me this link? Mention of it has definitely piqued my curiousity!
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Is there a reason not to post the link for everyone to benefit from? It seems silly to do all this privately.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Shamsi Modarai
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Yes, I'd like to benefit from the linkage as well! :-)
Wa biš žam že sceal of langože leofes abidan.
~ The Wife's Lament
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Michael Edelson
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| Chad Arnow wrote: | | Is there a reason not to post the link for everyone to benefit from? It seems silly to do all this privately. |
Hi Chad and Shamsi,
I have every intention of posting the link, but my friend hasn't responded yet. Holidays and all that.
New York Historical Fencing Association
www.newyorklongsword.com
Byakkokan Dojo
http://newyorkbattodo.com/
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Shamsi Modarai
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No problem, I'm patient. 
Happy (belated) holidays!
Wa biš žam že sceal of langože leofes abidan.
~ The Wife's Lament
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Jason G. Smith
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Cool - thank you.
BTW, Michael - in my excitement I forgot to let you know that I think your new scabbard is quite well done. Good work!
Some thoughts now -
Could the wood have been profiles a bit more to the shape of the blade, or would that interfere with the shaping process? And the linen - could it be soaked in glue? Just meandering here, stop me if I'm not making any sense.
And since this comes from Brian, Michael's historical-correctness fascist  I'll take it as being at the very least plausible construction, if not probable.
Les Maītres d'Armes
Member of the
Chivalric Fighting Arts Association
... above all, you should feel in your conscience that your quarrel is good and just. - Le Jeu de la Hache
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