So someone has combined an analysis of archeological finds and period art to try and figure out different ways that Viking-era Norse attached their scabbards to their belts.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/23906171? ... JzmcdYfli4
Viking-era scabbard attachments
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Viking-era scabbard attachments
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
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Re: Viking-era scabbard attachments
Thank you for sharing this here! This provides, I think, a lot of material for "experimental archeology" - similar to work done regarding later period suspension systems.
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Re: Viking-era scabbard attachments
It just reminds me that people will always take a simple task and make it more complicated than it needs to be.Kortoso wrote:Thank you for sharing this here! This provides, I think, a lot of material for "experimental archeology" - similar to work done regarding later period suspension systems.
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
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Re: Viking-era scabbard attachments
I don't see it that way.
Modern "wall hanger" swords are often sold with vertical suspension systems, basic similar to what you'd see on a knife. It doesn't require too much extra thought or material, and 99% of the purchasers will just hang the swords on the wall, or show up at the office Hallowe'en party with it.
But try walking more than a mile (or run during a history channel special) with the damn scabbard slapping against your leg, and you're likely to want to stop, get out some leather thongs and start rigging up something serviceable.
Modern "wall hanger" swords are often sold with vertical suspension systems, basic similar to what you'd see on a knife. It doesn't require too much extra thought or material, and 99% of the purchasers will just hang the swords on the wall, or show up at the office Hallowe'en party with it.
But try walking more than a mile (or run during a history channel special) with the damn scabbard slapping against your leg, and you're likely to want to stop, get out some leather thongs and start rigging up something serviceable.
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Re: Viking-era scabbard attachments
I think the art of it is something to take into consideration. Many of our ancient brethren had a great talent for melding form and function and I think this article is a beautiful example of that. I don't see it as complicated, but more as a culture that took enough pride in their tools to also make them beautiful. It's a bit of deadly irony if that makes sense, but it's one I really appreciate.