Make a Viking Scabbard, Part 2 of 2
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- If you've been wondering how a high-end scabbard is made and what kind of work is involved, I'll show you the steps to making one for yourself! This is part 2 of 2. If you missed par 1, you can find it here: • Make a Viking Scabbard...
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Awesome video! Still waiting for that Gambeson tutorial 😁
I really didn't know there was any interest in that one. I know it was a while ago that I suggested it. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for your input!
@@MattsGreatHall Great! Take your time, your videos are very educational.
Dude you are insanely talented!
Thank you so much 😀
Looking good
Great work !!!
I am Not kidding, your channel in one of my absolute favorits. The quality is great and the videos are well edited. I can not believe that this video only has 484 viewes (at this point). Keep it up man
I have that Cross tattoed on my lower right arm.
The knotwork that you are talking about
It is actually "Gautr Bjornsson's Cross", he was the one that carved the original, and it is on the " isle of Man" one of the British Isles.
Finally! We've missed you!
As usual you are a great craftsman, for a self-confessed "novice". 👏👏👏
Using what tools you have to get the job done is essentially what being a craftsman is all about. 😀😀
Thanks, my friend!!!
Wow that was amazing.
A real masterpiece awesome work! Thankfully for sharing !!
I Love the extra time you put into these! They look great! :D
Hey, thank you!
Been awhile since I've seen your excellent videos... Welcome back
So sometimes when tooling the leather (no matter how thick) will stretch a bit. To prevent this put a bit of masking/painters tape or clear packing tape on the rough side of the leather to prevent this
nice work for sure!
Any chance we'll ever see the finished 'crest' for your homemade Bolzano helm?
Yes. I believe so.
How much to get you to make me a scabbard? I can draw up what I want which isn't to difficult
But just subscribed. Maybe we can collab one day. I do a lot of Viking age leather work
I watched your other two videos on scabbard making with great interest. I am deep into my first attempt at this. Could you, would you, mind sharing some thoughts or advice on cutting the leather just before stitching down toward the curving tip. As long as the edge of scabbard is linear, the leather conforms without too much trouble. But at the tip, the scabbard is curving inward quite rapidly. My attempts at accommodating that creates a situation where the leather doesn't match up on the back side stitching line. My guess is not to do that, just cut it off square a little bit past the tip, and adjust it as you stitch. But I need some guidance here. The more I watch your videos, the more I learn. But this issue is not very clear to me. Thank you, keep filming.
The tip of the scabbard-where the sword is gradually tapering and then seems to suddenly curve to a point-is sometimes one of the most difficult parts of the process. One option would be to have a pattern cut from cloth that you’ve found the right shape with through trial and error. Otherwise, another option is to leave extra leather at the tip and slowly remove it with a sharp blade as you move towards the tip. It can be quite frustrating to get it looking perfect. Go slow. That’s my advice.
@@MattsGreatHall Thank you.
what is the stamp you are using for the backgrounding....the round ? The pebbled look?
Hey Matt - new subscriber here. I really like the way you talk through your process. I've made one all-wood scabbard and am currently in the middle of making a second. Just curious - have you ever tried only gluing the leather to the scabbard core - rather than stitching it? I'd imagine one could skiv the edges to reduce bulk - just like doing a leather wrap on a grip.
Hey, just came across this comment. Sorry I didn’t respond when you left it. No, I’ve never used glue to cover the scabbard in leather. Even if you did that, you would still have a seam that you’d want to finish, right? BTW, how did your scabbard turn out? Did you complete it?
Use red ink and it won't show when died... most dies are red in base...
Or brown ink
I have ordered a Huskarl viking sword from Albion and should have it in several months . I approached the top listed scabbard makers and found the cost extreme but I'm sure they earn it as there wait times are in the years or difficult to purchase if out of the US. I fear I will not have that much time as I am in my 70s and sword/scabbard is for my son and his family as we have acquired our Norweigian history back to 1200s and want to establish the viking within it. So I have watched your program in the development of the viking sword and was expressed with your scabbard soooo do you make and sell scabbards and if so how can I discuss buying one for the Huskarl
Thanks for your question. As you’re probably aware already, the cost of a custom scabbard is mostly related to the time required to make it, and the fact that you’re essentially buying a handcrafted piece of art. The cost of the materials (wood, leather, dye, chape, fittings) generally add up to around $100-200, so the remaining cost is labor, and again, the fact that you’re basically buying custom art. A detailed scabbed with lots of tooling can take 20-40 hours. It might seem crazy but when you add that up, $600-$1200+ isn’t too unreasonable. I could never make it in the custom scabbard business. I think most people expect to pay a lot less, but craftsmen wouldn’t be able to stay in business without cutting major corners. Sometimes I put my scabbards on my Etsy page, but I really don’t do commissions. Thanks again for your question!
Beautiful pair of videos, however for a more accurate viking look the “bridge” should go under the leather, highly decorated bridges lashed to the outside of the scabbard were the standard in what’s called the Vendel Period, but fell out of fashion by the Viking Age, based on the archaeological evidence.
That's some really beautiful stuff mate, what did u use to stain the simple wooden belt handle?
I used some oil paint. It has a linseed base, and it adheres well to wood. It provides some protection and looks pretty good too! Are you working on a scabbard or sheath project?
@@MattsGreatHall I've actually built some Viking age furniture. and I've treated some of it with linseed oil already, but I've got a pair of big chests that I'd like to look a bit darker.
What kind of stain did u use for the darker wood, is it really linseed oil based?