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Post by brokennock on May 5, 2020 1:48:30 GMT -7
Somewhere I have an image of a period 'hawk and a sheath that was slung over a shoulder, that I downloaded off a post in one of these forums. I have seen this image referenced many times. Now I need that pic and can't find it. I seem to recall it having quill work on the strap, maybe elsewhere. I know it is a vague description but I'm hoping someone can help me out and post this picture. I have a new 'hawk on the way from Zachary Royer, www.royerblacksmithing.com/and I will need to make a sheath for it. I've been considering this design for quite some time and I think this fine cutting instrument will deserve the effort to make something like this.... minus the quill work. |
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Post by artificer on May 5, 2020 5:17:07 GMT -7
Nock,
I couldn't find it quickly, but are you talking about the one owned by Sir William Johnson?
Gus
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Post by artificer on May 5, 2020 5:32:48 GMT -7
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Post by brokennock on May 5, 2020 5:38:46 GMT -7
This is the one. But, I'll search for the other one you mentioned as well. Thank you. |
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Post by artificer on May 5, 2020 6:14:44 GMT -7
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Post by artificer on May 5, 2020 6:17:44 GMT -7
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Post by Keith on May 5, 2020 14:45:29 GMT -7
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Post by brokennock on May 5, 2020 18:28:12 GMT -7
I'd really like to see the other side of that Sir Alexander Mackenzie sheath. The way the leather on the visible side bulges where the strap are makes me think there is another piece of leather back there and the strap ends are sandwiched in between.
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Post by spence on May 5, 2020 20:44:45 GMT -7
Not what you are looking for, but a couple of interesting sets for general information.   Spence |
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Post by brokennock on May 6, 2020 0:33:04 GMT -7
Thank you Spence. The bottom one looks interesting. On my phone I can't tell if it is cloth or leather. Will look closer tomorrow on my laptop.
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Post by artificer on May 6, 2020 5:07:16 GMT -7
I'd really like to see the other side of that Sir Alexander Mackenzie sheath. The way the leather on the visible side bulges where the strap are makes me think there is another piece of leather back there and the strap ends are sandwiched in between. Quite probably correct. I was intrigued by the "cap" of leather over the seam in front of the axe blade's edge. I would very much like to see if there is a welt of leather inside as well. Gus |
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Post by brokennock on May 6, 2020 9:55:17 GMT -7
I'd really like to see the other side of that Sir Alexander Mackenzie sheath. The way the leather on the visible side bulges where the strap are makes me think there is another piece of leather back there and the strap ends are sandwiched in between. Quite probably correct. I was intrigued by the "cap" of leather over the seam in front of the axe blade's edge. I would very much like to see if there is a welt of leather inside as well. Gus My impression, from this one pic, initially was that the cap is a piece of much heavier leather than the rest, that is folded over the edge. Looking again, I am rethinking that based on the way it curves. I will definitely be putting a welt there. |
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Post by spence on May 6, 2020 10:23:29 GMT -7
Thank you Spence. The bottom one looks interesting. On my phone I can't tell if it is cloth or leather. Will look closer tomorrow on my laptop. That's the belt axe of Isaac Shelby. The sheath is of brain tan. The outfit is listed by the museum as ca 1780. Spence |
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Post by artificer on May 6, 2020 16:59:36 GMT -7
Quite probably correct. I was intrigued by the "cap" of leather over the seam in front of the axe blade's edge. I would very much like to see if there is a welt of leather inside as well. Gus My impression, from this one pic, initially was that the cap is a piece of much heavier leather than the rest, that is folded over the edge. Looking again, I am rethinking that based on the way it curves. I will definitely be putting a welt there. Since the "cap" is not decorated with checkering lines, I wonder if it was done as a repair when the original sheath split open there? It still can be one piece of leather folded over, though, even if it is curved. Of course, the other thing about the scabbard is that it is wet formed and open topped. Not sure if that was done to be able to quickly bring the tomahawk to hand? When I have made tomahawk scabbards, I always include some kind of tab or strap that goes over the top of the tomahawk and down the other side, often just put two holes in it for a leather lace to tie around the hawk to keep it secured. Gus |
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This one was found at Fort Pitt, dated 1760.
Larger axe & tool carriers.