Oh.... I really like that second one especially. The not-quite-Mediterranean art and Irish form *really* reminds me of some of the old "Sea People" proto-Celt vibe I think The Professor was channeling in his later Numenorean writings. Incredible! Oh, you're right! It echoes the work in a ...

They're expensive, but I have ordered some beautiful super-lightweight wool from Handelsgillet in Sweden. They have good heavy weight 100% wool as well.

As for the perfect Ranger cloak material (for weight, drape, and color ) look for 'Loden' fabric.

nice work :P I'll be interested to know how well this method work's over time because I've only ever used leather ones Thank you, my good Dwarf. I will let you know. I have already experienced the blade popping out, so I will be making more of a trough for it to sit more securely. ...but you don’...

Nice work looks clean^^ What kind of wood did you use? Did you do it in one piece oe did you glue on the holes for the rope? This was made from some hickory I had left over from another project. It’s all one piece, and was done with modern tools, mostly a router, power drill, and scroll saw. I in...

Just built a wood Axe sheath based on Haibathu(?) Norse finds. For my breelander kit. Still finishing up, but I like it.

Based off research from these guys:
https://sagy.vikingove.cz/pouzdra-na-sekery/

Jack, what's the size on the size on that Irish example? Trying to get an idea of how small those design would be engraved. The original is in the Walter’s Art Museum in Baltimore. The diameter is 65mm, and the pin is 125mm. The dunedain spiralwork is MUCH more intricate than the original triskel...

One more because I can't get it out of my head. This one overlaid on the 9th c. irish penannular that inspired it.

The recent question on Dunedain penannulars had me thinking, tried top stretch into some Numenorean territory beyond the simple arclines and lotus I've been playing with to this point.

Finally got around to making a nail-knife. I Went with a small knife/patch knife idea. Sorta inspired by a kiridashi as well.

I don't do custom work any more. I know my personality, and it's much more important for me to get something right than to get it finished. And for some weird reason, most people do not appreciate 2+ year turn-arounds. ( Personally I don't get it. :shock: ) That said, this got me thinking. This is p...

....though how to get it smaller and still have room for a couple crackers and a cordial I've not yet figured out... I think one of the tricks with size is that it takes a great deal more mass of wafers made using the techniques and foodstuffs available to US in this day and age to create something...

As for the reference to them being tightly sealed... Hmmmm. I’m actually kind of wondering now if it make make more sense to just let the leather case be just that - a case - and then inside that case there would be a much softer, lighter-weight package, either made of waxed cloth or some sort of...

I never posted a pattern for the wallet. Since there's a renewed interest, here it is. Oh, the pattern for the wallet and accordion is really simple. I do all my work with veg tanned leather, any suppleness is by working fat/leather dressing in afterward. The accordion is simply wet formed. I just w...

Hey Guys, Long time, I've settled on the look of the Breelander kit, and am midway through the sewing the bottom layers. Figured I'd share my plan. Taurinor's sharing of the Quintfall Hill clothing sent me in a new(ish) direction and here's what I'm working toward. Suggestions & criticism are we...