Author Topic: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger  (Read 3369 times)

Offline LRB

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Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« on: April 29, 2013, 12:20:39 AM »
Sheath is back center seamed from 6/7 oz vege-tan carving leather sewn with linen thread. Leather was given the cuir bouili hardening treatment, and black stained with vinegaroon. Sheath throat is butt joined in the rear by silver brazing. Frog button was cut from 3/16" brass plate and silver brazed to a brass pedestal which is inserted into the button about 5/32" deep, and the pedestal brazed to the throat. The throat cap is joined to the throat with a 650° cadmium solder, then drilled and filed open to allow the blade entry. Hope you enjoy a look.

 






Offline Bull Shannon

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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2013, 02:11:44 AM »
I like the deep red stain on the handle, what kind of wood did you use?  Or is the wood naturally that color?
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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2013, 01:43:06 PM »
  That's the natural color. It's cocobolo.

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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2013, 03:43:23 PM »
 That is absolutely beautiful.

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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2013, 06:40:08 PM »
Your sir are a perfectionist.  That is fantastic.
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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2013, 07:21:34 PM »
Wick,

Just stop this now !!!!  Every time you post something I want to quit doing what I'm supposed to be doing so I can run out to the shop and make something to try and emulate your magnificent work.  Just beautiful !!!
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Re: Scabbard for the New Euro Dagger
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2013, 08:22:39 PM »
Both pieces of the set compliment each other perfectly.  Neither overpowers the other, and both demonstrate wonderful craftsmanship.
...love seeing your work.
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