| Matthew Bunker wrote: | ||
I mean did you use glue on whatever material you used inside the wooden core? Early (pre 11th century) medieval scabbards were pretty much always lined with something; sheepskin, animal fur, textile etc... |
No I didn't use any liner. I know that some of the finds show traces of lining but I wanted my scabbard to be as slim as possible and also I didn't feel that a well used blunted Binns blade needed the blade protection the liner provide. Next time I'll definitely try out a lined scabbard (I have a type S Binns who is feeling a bit left out).
| Scott Woodruff wrote: |
| Very nice work indeed, Ville. I am curious about how the braided bands are fastened. A description of your technique and/or a pic of the back side would be greatly appreciated. |
I'll try to take some photos later. The braided bands are integrated braidings with no openings on either side of the band. Since I do not have any braid straps to worry about I simply sewed the braided bands together using saddle seam.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timojazz/6131807666/
| Peter Johnsson wrote: |
| Ville, donŽt be silly: you know you are always welcome to the smithy. I thought I had made that clear.
Write a line and weŽll see if there is a day that works for the both of us. -We shall have to talk scabbards you and I. |
That's great Peter! Looking forward to it. I'll write you =)
Thanks again everyone! =)