Linen wrapped over wood scabbards?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:20 pm
I'm currently considering a 1st project. Crafting out of wood some new scabbards for my longsword and arming sword trainers. (Too replace the cheapy fiberglass ones they came with.) While there is a plethora of information concerning wrapping wood cores w/leather. How too's and images abound. I was considering an alternative due to my lack of leatherworking skills and limited budget.
I'm wondering if there is any historical examples of a linen wrapped over wood core scabbards? (I know there are several in eastern examples. I am unsure about western though.) The idea of a Bayeux style scabbard is my current obsession lol.
Sealing the cloth from the elements shouldn't be an issue. Only durability. Which I understand and except that it will not last as long as a leather wrap.
Thanks in advance for any imput folks.
McNub.
I'm wondering if there is any historical examples of a linen wrapped over wood core scabbards? (I know there are several in eastern examples. I am unsure about western though.) The idea of a Bayeux style scabbard is my current obsession lol.
Sealing the cloth from the elements shouldn't be an issue. Only durability. Which I understand and except that it will not last as long as a leather wrap.
Thanks in advance for any imput folks.
McNub.
