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by Leahcim
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:03 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Barrel-shaped leather costrel build (pic heavy!)
Replies: 18
Views: 36820

Re: Barrel-shaped leather costrel build (pic heavy!)

I've been absent for...a very long time but coming back and catching up is so exciting, especially because of posts like this! I've wanted to do a barrell costrel for ages. Welcome back! It’s an interesting build - definitely some pros and cons compared to a two-piece flacket. For historic accura...
by Leahcim
Fri May 24, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: In breathless Anticipation
Replies: 18
Views: 25451

Re: In breathless Anticipation

Wow!!!!!¡! That is so awesome!!!
by Leahcim
Tue May 21, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: An quick experiment with archery technique
Replies: 44
Views: 49723

Re: An quick experiment with archery technique

If they are carbon shafts you can always go a bit lighter on point weight to stiffen up the dynamic spine of the arrow... Especially if the limbs are only slightly heavier....
by Leahcim
Tue May 14, 2019 3:43 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: New scabbard for an old sword and belt.
Replies: 6
Views: 11561

Re: New scabbard for an old sword and belt.

It's beautiful!! But why does wood core scabbards make you nervous??
by Leahcim
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Dwarven Culture
Topic: Iodo Kit updates - Belt and Hood
Replies: 12
Views: 21150

Re: Iodo Kit updates - Belt and Hood

I really really love that surcoat!! And this mittens are awesome!!!
by Leahcim
Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Dwarven Culture
Topic: Iodo Kit updates - Belt and Hood
Replies: 12
Views: 21150

Re: Iodo Kit updates - Belt and Hood

Love it!!
by Leahcim
Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:18 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Camp cleaver(food prep)
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Camp cleaver(food prep)

Thanks everyone!! Making a leather sheath for it tonight... Actually making a leather sheath for it, my axe, and a leather harness for the bedroll
by Leahcim
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free to Good Home- anyone who can heat treat long blades
Replies: 8
Views: 20428

Re: Free to Good Home- anyone who can heat treat long blades

Wish I had a forge long enough to heat treat it!!
by Leahcim
Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:53 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Camp cleaver(food prep)
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Camp cleaver(food prep)

Ok here are the follow up pictures!!! Finished it today! Tempered in the oven at 400 for about an hour and a half then left in oven till cooled completely. Came out a nice straw color like it should... The polished to 1200 grit and etched, glued up the scales and pins and lanyard bushing http://i148...
by Leahcim
Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:31 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Camp cleaver(food prep)
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Camp cleaver(food prep)

Is your whole group in your area? Sounds like a good number of you are local to each other. Nice work! Let's see... Most of our little group met through ALEP.... We have 5 here in Ohio,3 or 4 in Kentucky, 2 in Virginia, and one all the way from Canada!! Thanks!!! Polished so far today to 1200 grit....
by Leahcim
Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Camp cleaver(food prep)
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Camp cleaver(food prep)

Handle will be some cherry wood I think. One of our groups rangers works in a cabinetry shop and brings scraps of stuff. I have some walnut cutoffs but they are not wide enough and some cutoffs of what looks to be cherry.... It's a really pretty red wood with straight grains... So I am going to use ...
by Leahcim
Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Camp cleaver(food prep)
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Camp cleaver(food prep)

Ok.... I like my sharp things.... Also... Kinda particular to what touches my food.... So I been planning on making this for a bit and started it a few weeks ago and got it quenched today..... This is a camp cleaver/food prep knife I been wanting to make for a while. I started with an old fantasy bl...
by Leahcim
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp knife
Replies: 7
Views: 12300

Re: Ranger camp knife

That's not a hateful idea at all!

But I am sorta leaning towards either a solid wrap laced on.... Or dusting off my old whip making skills and plaiting a nice handle with a couple Spanish ring knots .....
by Leahcim
Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:47 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp knife
Replies: 7
Views: 12300

Re: Ranger camp knife

Not bad! And yes, would be greatly improved in both the visuals and ergonomics departments with some sort of wrap applied to the grip. Facts!!! Just have not decided if I was to Wrap it with cordage or leather strapping, wrap it with a solid leather sleeve, Or plait it with leather lacing, or some ...
by Leahcim
Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Ranger camp knife
Replies: 7
Views: 12300

Re: Ranger camp knife

Hmmm... I like the idea of a hollow handled knife that could work as a spear when added to a walking staff, so clever :P Is the handle of the knife hardened, if not you could drill two small holes at each end, then rap a strip of leather round and pin it on I it was admittedly an impulse buy... Bra...