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Swords and Fiber
Was poking around at Kult of Athena and thought I'd see if they had a scabbard that would fit the sword I already have, but no luck. The one that comes closest is the scabbard for LoTR Sting blade (too short and fantasy besides). If they sold gladius scabbards I'd be all set, because even though the hilt is a medieval style the blade length is more like a gladius.
Of the swords they carry, I like the Roman Spathas but of course since I don't have a horse that would be a bit silly. The Mainz style gladii are pretty, though of course my tastes run toward the more expensive ones. This one is acceptable, this one is nice but maybe a little heavy.
Now, the Hanwei gladius is a nice-looking one and there are oak leaves on the scabbard. And then, there's the one by Albion. Oy. Completely worthy of the price of course. But I should be saving my dollars for other things.
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Speaking of other things, my MIL, with help from my SIL Doris, rearranged her room and didn't need a turning clothes-hanging rack any more, so I brought it upstairs. I'll be using it to hang various fiber and clothing projects from, so things have been getting moved about. A cabinet that no longer fits in the textile room is now in the living room, where L has installed the tv et al in it. The thing the tv was on will likely go out to the barn, although at the moment it's still sitting in the living room. More sorting, moving and hanging up of stuff to come.
Of the swords they carry, I like the Roman Spathas but of course since I don't have a horse that would be a bit silly. The Mainz style gladii are pretty, though of course my tastes run toward the more expensive ones. This one is acceptable, this one is nice but maybe a little heavy.
Now, the Hanwei gladius is a nice-looking one and there are oak leaves on the scabbard. And then, there's the one by Albion. Oy. Completely worthy of the price of course. But I should be saving my dollars for other things.
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Speaking of other things, my MIL, with help from my SIL Doris, rearranged her room and didn't need a turning clothes-hanging rack any more, so I brought it upstairs. I'll be using it to hang various fiber and clothing projects from, so things have been getting moved about. A cabinet that no longer fits in the textile room is now in the living room, where L has installed the tv et al in it. The thing the tv was on will likely go out to the barn, although at the moment it's still sitting in the living room. More sorting, moving and hanging up of stuff to come.
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I've had a couple of offers to make one for me, but it's never worked out. Which I guess leaves it up to me -- in my copious spare time, of course!
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You want to use lathing, cut somewhat longer than the sword blade. You need two pieces, one for each side of the sword. Lay the blade on the lathing and trace the blade's' shape, then carve out the lathing to make a little hollow where the blade will sit. Do this for both sides, then glue the two sides together w/wood glue, use clamps.
smooth the outside edges of the scabbard, and shape the bottom of it appropriately (usually a bit pointy, depends on the style).
You could always quit here and paint your scabbard and be done.
You could also make a linen wrapping, in the old Saxon and Frankish style. see http://www.regia.org/sword.htm
For leather, you can cut a piece of leather to fit. If it is veg tanned, then wet it and stretch it around the wood. If chrome-tanned, use ordinary rubbing alcohol. It wants to be very tight, cut off the excess You will sew it up the center back side, like you do a knife sheath.
Adding chapes and such is optional.