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DBK custom scabbards
begin with a handmade poplar wood core, wool lined, and lacquered for protection from moisture.
The core is custom sized & shaped inside and out to the individual sword for a
precise fit. All of our scabbards are diligently crafted for a smooth draw &
sheathing of the blade, every time. The
premium oak
tanned leather is carefully measured to size, with each detail taken into
consideration. We also hand-stitch all of our work for a historical look & feel. Dye colors are applied via a multi-step process to assure of a smooth transitional blending of color. The end result is a stunning and artistic scabbard to compliment your sword in
a historic fashion.
The finest finished
leather is a DBK standard.
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Below is our list of options to further add to your scabbard.
These options are in addition to, and are not included
in the base price.
The
links (in light blue) in the options list below are
examples of our work, and are not necessarily your
only style option. Feel free to inquire about custom
options in various styles.
Scabbard risers (ridges or ribs
molded into the leather of the scabbard)
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Leather Tooling &
Design (leather patterns
/ decorations
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incised lines)
fee is time based
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Hand painting & coloring (Example
A /
Example B)
fee is time based
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Antiquing / Two-tone coloring (enhances tooling,
with a distinguished antique look)
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Campaign Worn (Light) or
Campaign Worn (Moderate)
(a buffing process that creates the look of an
aged or campaign worn leather)
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Single-belt complex integral suspension harness - specify buckle
style or French tie 'thong' style
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Single-belt complex integral,
double-overwrap, suspension harness - specify buckle
style or French tie 'thong' style
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Single-belt, double-integral, complex
integral suspension harness
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Single-belt, single-integral,
double-spiral, complex
integral suspension harness
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Single-belt,
double-integral, double-spiral, complex
integral suspension harness
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Double-belt complex integral suspension
harness a historical harness method (great for
larger swords)
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Double-belt leather strap divider a leather
spiral bind is used to combine the belts
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Double-belt metal strap divider a metal
strap joint piece is used to combine the belts
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Longsword (2.5-point) suspension
harness (a 3rd buckle is behind the scabbard throat
that connects to the belt strap, after passing
through the main buckle)
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Metal
'Floral' Hole Reinforcement Decor
example B:
Metal
'Floral' Hole Reinforcement Decor
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Strap Bridge / Slider for
'Viking' type scabbards, fee is time
based
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Integral Belt Ring
a fantasy element to add to your rig
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Historical
buckles & belt tips (strap ends)
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Historical
buckle plates
example B:
more elaborate
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Belt
decor
pieces
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Round head nails inserted into scabbard
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Metal Chape
(scabbard tip) -
Click here for variations. Custom chapes can be
made as well.
Colors
- Dying leather is an art, not a science.
Variations in materials, conditions and artist touch
will have a direct effect on the results. No two
leathers will always accept dye with uniform
results. This color chart should be used as a guide
as much of my work is custom, and sometimes artistic
drive takes the moment as I color. Duplicating a
previous effort can be difficult, but will be close.
I like to look at each project as a unique one with
color choices being a guide. Because when I start
the process and determine how the color is being
accepted by the leather, my artistic side takes over
and I develop the color through technique to it's
final look.
Custom work will vary in price, please
contact
us
for a quote on your custom scabbard.
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Why go with a DBK custom handmade scabbard? Each scabbard
is individually planned and put together by hand using traditional historic methods,
including a hand-stitched seam up the back, and not glued or machine done. The design, detail,
and leatherwork that goes into each scabbard is unique to the individual
commission, and not mass-produced. Every step is carefully considered for the
functionality & aesthetic outcome, including the draw, sheathing, and angle
the scabbard will hang from the hip. In short, we consider each scabbard an
artistic 'functional' project, and take great pride in each and every one,
everytime.
It's all
in the details - The DBK Philosophy. Click here and read about
what makes a DBK scabbard, well, a DBK!
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Then the king looked upon the sword, and liked it
passing well. "Whether liketh you better," said Merlin,
"the sword or the scabbard?" "Me liketh better the
sword," said King Arthur.—"Ye are more unwise," said
Merlin; "for the scabbard is worth ten of the sword; for
while ye have the scabbard upon you ye shall lose no
blood, be ye never so sore wounded ; therefore keep well
the scabbard alway with you." | |
