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Title: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-07-09, 18:49:07: http://www.crusadermonk.com/ (http://www.crusadermonk.com/)

Has anyone gotten one of his scabbards? I'm curious to see how the finished product looks close up, how good of a fit and finish, etc. It looks like a very affordable option.
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-07-09, 19:27:46: Nope but his leather scabbards and belts are certainly impressive.
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Ian on 2012-07-09, 23:58:25: That's Jon Sarge from MyArmoury, he's putting out some very nice work. I'm very pleased to see a lot of options opening up in the scabbard market. Especially stuff like this, where's it's well done, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable!
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-07-10, 12:46:25: Hmm, I might give that a shot later this year. Always happy to support a US company, especially veteran owned. Just need to get a sword that's worth getting a nice scabbard for first. :)
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir William on 2012-07-10, 15:24:26: I do, actually. He did my H/T Bastard...hold on, got pics here somewhere...I'll dig'm up and post them if I can find them. My only beef is that he doesn't sew the back of the scabbard but that keeps the cost down. I think I paid $260 for mine, and he built a scabbard and rig plus a belt to go along with it, nice lines, crisp stamping and vivid colors...overall a great job, especially considering the price.

Edited to add: something weird's happened...I can no longer access my photobucket account; it is not recognizing my username, email or password. Anyone else have this happen to them?
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-07-10, 18:16:35: Quote from: Sir William on 2012-07-10, 15:24:26
Edited to add: something weird's happened...I can no longer access my photobucket account; it is not recognizing my username, email or password. Anyone else have this happen to them?

Mine's working
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir William on 2012-07-10, 20:59:44: I'm back on now...that was weird. It refused to recognize my username or email address, even when I requested a new password. Odd, that. In any case, here you go. Oh, he also did the grip for me too, hence the extra cost.

(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/Sword/HTB002.jpg)(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/Sword/HTB001.jpg)(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/Sword/HTB003.jpg)
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-07-10, 21:35:11: very nice job!
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-07-11, 13:31:51: I like it! Very "military order"ish. Simple and elegant. :)
Title: Re: Crusader Monk scabbards
Post by: Sir William on 2012-07-11, 16:37:33: He can make it prettier if you are so inclined...I just wanted utilitarian. Not that most of you would need it, but he cleaned it up for me- had some discoloration from usage on the pommel and guard and gave the blade a more uniform satin finish (it was pretty rough in the beginning). Overall I am pleased with what I got, especially at that price point - but for those of you with a nose for the more historical will probably pass on this.

Jon Sarge is a good guy...I've known him via SBG since the site first opened and he's always carried (and proved) himself with honor and integrity; we've had a number of transactions over the years whether it was armor, swords or other accoutrements. Interesting little factoid - he was the Boromir model for MRL when they were hawking the LOTR wares; he had longer hair then of course.