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by Barandir
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Dúnedain Sword Designs
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Re: Dúnedain Sword Designs

Manveruon, how do you think the designs of Gondorian swords might differ from the swords of the Northern Dunedain?
by Barandir
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

As a suggestion, add some packing between the blade and the wood when you wet form. If it ends up a little loose its easier to fix then if its tight and you can't get your sword out. Thanks, ForgeCorvus, I'll take note of that! Nice! Who makes it? It's the discontinued Windlass model, I got it off ...
by Barandir
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

No prob! I'm going to try a new method for making the core. Previously I've used 1/4" poplar planks and a three layer construction for a core that I shaved down and shaped with a small planer, but I'm going to try using 1/8" boards soaked and wet-formed around the blade for this next one.
by Barandir
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

You're probably right, it's hideous lol
by Barandir
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

Re-wrapped the grip on this one too! Came out a little cleaner this time.

Can't wait to make a new scabbard for it.

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by Barandir
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

You're right, I probably should. Lol
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Dwarven Culture
Topic: Dwarven Blade Examples
Replies: 4
Views: 504

Re: Dwarven Blade Examples

I have the Centurion Gladius by Windlass, and while I love the sword, I don't feel it fits either Ranger or Dwarven looks very well. Thats just personal preference though.
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Dúnedain Sword Designs
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Re: Dúnedain Sword Designs

I tried to post here before, but Spamhaus wouldn't let me lol. I like a number of these designs, particularly the fourth, fifth, and seventh. I'm a sucker for fishtail pommels as well, so the Bristol is always going to be a favorite no matter what. What I particularly like about the fourth and fifth...
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Dwarven Culture
Topic: Dwarven Blade Examples
Replies: 4
Views: 504

Re: Dwarven Blade Examples

One particular sword from history that I feel would make an excellent Khazad sword is the katzbalger, albeit with a different hilt construction. It was made as a sidearm when fighting was too close for the long pikes and halberds of the Landsknecht, and had a broad slashing blade with multiple fulle...
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?

I've been wanting to get my hands on this particular model of sword for most of a decade, and I finally managed to get one! It's my preferred size for a Ranger sword, a bastard sword with the blade length of a medium-length arming sword. I'm also a sucker for Type XVIIIa blades like this, especially...
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Dwarven Culture
Topic: Dwarven Blade Examples
Replies: 4
Views: 504

Dwarven Blade Examples

I was looking for some good examples of what a Dwarven blade might look like and came across these. They're basically Dark Age swords, but the thing that sets two of them apart is multiple fullers, while the third is an unusual grip. I think Dwarven blades would probably look mostly the same as huma...
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Coustille Grip Re-Wrap
Replies: 1
Views: 129

Coustille Grip Re-Wrap

just re-wrapped the grip on my Coustille. It's my first attempt, so not quite as clean as I would like, but I'm happy with it overall. I keep meaning to get around to wrapping the scabbard as well, just haven't gotten to it yet. I have an Arbedo coming in today and will probably re-wrap the grip on ...
by Barandir
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Greetings from Central Florida
Replies: 9
Views: 444

Re: Greetings from Central Florida

Hey there Wyrdmake! It's nice to see another Southerner join our ranks. Hope you enjoy your stay! As far as deer hide goes, if you're wanting to use it for your bags that will be in inclement weather, I highly suggest making sure the vendor offers veg tan! That will make it far easier to waterproof,...
by Barandir
Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: A Very Happy Birthday to Cimrandir
Replies: 10
Views: 2221

Re: A Very Happy Birthday to Cimrandir

Happy birthday, Cimrandir!!
by Barandir
Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Updated arrow vendors?
Replies: 18
Views: 1775

Updated arrow vendors?

Hey all! So I have been wanting to get ahold of/possibly build my own more accurately medieval arrows for my kit, and wanted to know what vendors y’all might be using. The vendor listed in the pinned Getting Started post no longer sells on Etsy, so I figured now is a good time to maybe get some new ...