For those of us who wish to talk about the many styles and facets of recreating Medieval armed combat.
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Vitus von Atzinger
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Came up with some chape designs I like.
Rounded tip- front.
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Rounded tip- back. These are worked wet over a form. Hard to tell how snug they fit.
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Vitus von Atzinger
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Pointy end- front.
I secure them with Gorilla Glue
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Pointy end- back.
Still getting the hang of the bone folder...
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Pointy from the side. They are almost 100% form-fitted. Gives the look of a flat blade to a round baton.
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Very nice. I can't wait to see it up close!

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]I)ongal
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V, nice.
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