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by Ghostsoldier
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp axe blade cover
Replies: 5
Views: 65428

Re: Ranger camp axe blade cover

Beauty shots of the axe with the cover installed.

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp axe blade cover
Replies: 5
Views: 65428

Ranger camp axe blade cover

Having a camp axe is great, but trying to carry it on my person without cutting or slicing myself open while in the bush is a risk I'm not willing to take, so I decided to make a blade cover out of leather, dyed and tooled with the same Numenorian/Gondorian designs as the camp axe handle sleeves. He...
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp axe project
Replies: 6
Views: 19621

Re: Ranger camp axe project

Some beauty shots of the axe, with my by-knife. The wood-burned Tengwar handle inscription are my initials, "RHD".

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp axe project
Replies: 6
Views: 19621

Ranger camp axe project

What good is a Ranger, if he doesn't have the necessary tools or equipment for survival in the wild? I wouldn't want to be on a trek with him, that's for sure. With that question in mind, I decided that I should probably carry a small camp axe in my kit, as I don't really want to drive shelter stake...
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger sharpening stone and holster build
Replies: 5
Views: 6453

Re: Sharpening stone and holster build

Thanks for the positive comments and the constructive feedback, everyone!

Yeah, my logic was more along the lines of a 'last-ditch' needs factor, where at some point one might be faced with having been left with only the bare minimum of equipment for survival.

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger sharpening stone and holster build
Replies: 5
Views: 6453

Ranger sharpening stone and holster build

I figured that it was about time that I created something new for my Ranger accoutrement belt, and in this case, a sharpening stone for my sword, and other various edged implements. I know that there has been a lot of discussion among other Rangers about Aragorn carrying one in The Lord of the Rings...
by Ghostsoldier
Sun May 21, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: New Coin Purse (Or: Little Pouch; Big Headache?)
Replies: 13
Views: 6131

Re: New Coin Purse (Or: Little Pouch; Big Headache?)

Yowza...that's beautiful work Michael..it's perfect for your persona!

Looks like another idea for an item that I'll be borrowing for my own kit, in due time! :D

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son
Replies: 26
Views: 50411

Re: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son

It's not a high-performance piece. I don't use it anymore, as I'm much happier with the Yew bows I've been making myself, but I still have it and it's still functional. It did take a fair bit of set, but it seemed to hit a limit. For the price and to get something that LOOKS right, it's a great opt...
by Ghostsoldier
Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Stormbringer knife
Replies: 32
Views: 9456

Re: Stormbringer knife

Nice blade!

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:07 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son
Replies: 26
Views: 50411

Re: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son

Yes, I know this is a necro-post from a long-dead thread, but I didn't want to start a new thread if I can get answers to my questions. This is for Greg: I'm considering having Bows of the Risen Son build my a custom rattan selfbow based on the Aragorn bow dimensions and profiles from the PJ movies,...
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Quiver and Gear: a Ranger's Snapsack
Replies: 12
Views: 16066

Re: Quiver and Gear: a Ranger's Snapsack

Looking forward to the instructions! 🙂

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Non-fantasy rangers, other hobbies?
Replies: 20
Views: 8624

Re: Non-fantasy rangers, other hobbies?

I have done a lot of WW2 field tacticals... total immersion events for a couple of days at a time, with my USGI gear and Thompson SMG.

It's fun... plus, the threat/thrill of getting shot (with blanks) by the Wehrmacht while on patrol is always a plus.

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: "Unpacked" Video Series
Replies: 56
Views: 75721

Re: "Unpacked" Video Series

Love the series... been watching them each time one is posted.

Like I said on Facebook... I like the fact that there's no talking being done; it's refreshing to see 'just the facts', with no narrative included.

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: New sword, new scabbard, old by-knife.
Replies: 17
Views: 7647

Re: New sword, new scabbard, old by-knife.

Beautiful work... love the aesthetics.

Rob
by Ghostsoldier
Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: First post... First piece of kit
Replies: 20
Views: 9902

Re: First post... First piece of kit

Welcome, Ranger! Great work on the first piece of kit! :P

Rob