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For a quick field forge: a regular fireplace bellows, no extension needed. First dig out the equivalent of a large Dakota firepit, line the main compartment with stone (not from a streambed or anywhere else that might have been immersed in water- they can absorb water and explode when the absorbed w...

Very pretty and a functional design for both camp and fighting!

Necromancy is ok. We do draw the line at necrophilia though.

No, that's a copy Viking sword from a burial site. Someone of importance by its decoration. As to whether you see a Dwarvish styling, that's subjective but I say nope. It's too obviously a Viking sword to be construed by anyone who knows blades to be considered a Dwarf sword. If you want something a...

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About 20 years ago, I made a leather short sleeved tunic. Not having a lot to go on, I took a cloth duster pattern, made some alterations and went to town. It laced up in the back (1/2 lace up 1/2 pull over). It looked pretty good until I put it on and realized the front chest was WAAAy to large. Ei...

Not an issue here!

Happy Birthday to Redhandfilms!

Here's an old post that covers a few leather tool hacks: Being that you are starting with basics, remember not everyone can afford to jump into new hobbies, particularly this one where there are so many crafts and skill sets. I'd recommend some hacks would be useful. For instance for leather work: T...

You might want to try some scrimshaw on the antler. File/polish it down to the grip size you like, draw the design in pencil, etch with a fine hobby knife, wipe add ink to the design and then wipe the excess. Once it's dry, put lacquer on it, at least one coat.

Manveruon wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:52 pm Thanks folks! According to Monty Python, I am officially “not old” today!

Well what the hell do a bunch of senile brits have to do with it? Face it, you're old but not nearly as old as I am.

A very Happy Birthday to Michael

I too enjoy a good fruitcake, but you have to experiment until you either find a good production one or go to the MAJOR expense of making your own. As to the time period it lasts even production fruitcakes will last a good long time. If you buy a cake (loaf shaped) and cut a piece off an end, the ex...

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