09-22-2011, 06:43 PM
Salve,
I was wondering if there are any rules as to how wide or "big" a scabbard can be, as to the sword it belongs to? When I made my scabbard I made it with a 2 inch space for the blade, with about 1/4 of an inch to glue, maybe 3/8ths. I was wanting to play it safe, and at the time didn't have anyone to ask...
Now I am self conscious about if it looks "bulky" or if any of you would think it's acceptable. Nobody has said anything, yet, just some pictures I see, I wonder, what wood is there there for the glue to hold together?! haha. Anyway, this is a first sword, so I wasn't expecting something spectacular, and really want to make another sword, one with bone handle, and a fully solid non laminated hilt as in planks glued together of mahogany. Maybe try maple wood next time 
So any opinions on the relation between the sword and scabbard would be helpful. Any criticism is welcome.
Sam
I was wondering if there are any rules as to how wide or "big" a scabbard can be, as to the sword it belongs to? When I made my scabbard I made it with a 2 inch space for the blade, with about 1/4 of an inch to glue, maybe 3/8ths. I was wanting to play it safe, and at the time didn't have anyone to ask...
Now I am self conscious about if it looks "bulky" or if any of you would think it's acceptable. Nobody has said anything, yet, just some pictures I see, I wonder, what wood is there there for the glue to hold together?! haha. Anyway, this is a first sword, so I wasn't expecting something spectacular, and really want to make another sword, one with bone handle, and a fully solid non laminated hilt as in planks glued together of mahogany. Maybe try maple wood next time So any opinions on the relation between the sword and scabbard would be helpful. Any criticism is welcome.Sam
Samuel J.
