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Title: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Silvanus on 2010-10-23, 20:52:57
A while ago I was looking for a better and more historically accurate sword belt/suspension system. Sir Wolf was kind enough to provide some drawings he found, and I based my design on those. There were a couple on the market that fit the bill, but I am cheap, and want things the way I want them.

I modified the scabbard and found some good leather for the belt.

I did the same thing for the "fake" sword and scabbard I use for the Faire.

Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-23, 21:08:21
Nice work!  I've always felt if one has the talent and inclination to make parts of their kit, that just adds to the fun!  So don't say you're being cheap, you're just getting a jump on saving for a part of your kit you can't do on your own. ;)
Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-24, 02:01:42
wow great job. that totally looks like it should. great job again man!
its the little details that make ones kit grand isn't it?
Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-10-24, 02:42:21

Wow, awesome job! That looks great! Yeah, I wouldn't call it cheaping out. It's customizing :)
Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Silvanus on 2010-10-24, 03:54:33
Thanks, guys!

Sir Wolf :D you were the one who provided the design a while back.

The X-Acto knife work on the scabbard was terrifying. One slip and that would have been disastrous. The only scabbard I have for my Gen2 Crusader - my first (and still my favorite "serious") sword. I was happy to find that the custom scabbard for the ATrim Crusader Sword I bought over the summer has the similar design.
Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-25, 15:29:25
That's an excellent suspension design; I have a similar one being worked up for one of my better swords as I write this.  I'll give DSA one thing, they've stepped up their game w/regard to scabbards, I would've thought this was one of theirs had you not said you did it yourself.  Kudos to you, Silvanus, on a job well done!
Title: Re: Other projects this past summer
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-10-27, 16:45:08
Job well done Silvanus! That looks fantastic!  :)