04-02-2009, 03:51 AM
I'm not a historian, or a belt expert, but the only thing I'd say is that the gladius should hang on the belt that the pugio does not. (Of course, if you only have ONE of the two belts, well....) As for looks, I think it looks very nice. If you add an "apron" someday, the consensus is that it should be on the pugio belt. Some will probably say that you could shorten the pugio hangars a bit, but overall, very good job, Kevin. Leastwise that's my opinion.
Since the laud button is gone, here's a + just the same.
I don't think you have anything to be ashamed of, not one bit. You can get a much more reddish color by simply hanging the belt out in the sun for an afternoon. Don't know why, but it seems to work in about two hours, around here anyway. Some say Olive oil rots leather, but I have a belt done that way I've had for 5 years, and it's still ok.
Since the laud button is gone, here's a + just the same.
I don't think you have anything to be ashamed of, not one bit. You can get a much more reddish color by simply hanging the belt out in the sun for an afternoon. Don't know why, but it seems to work in about two hours, around here anyway. Some say Olive oil rots leather, but I have a belt done that way I've had for 5 years, and it's still ok.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
