Late war sword?

[robinalexander]

4 hours ago, EdWolf said:

If leather shrinks, it's very odd that it only shrinks lengthwise while the circumference has actually increased.

Hi Ed, it is very normal for leather combat covers to shrink lengthwise. Some way more than others for some reason.

 

Similarly, circumference shrinkage does occur and, it can also increase and become sloppy with finer leather.  I have seen a lot of these variations and have quite a few myself.

 

Rob 

[EdWolf]

6 hours ago, robinalexander said:

Hi Ed, it is very normal for leather combat covers to shrink lengthwise. Some way more than others for some reason.

 

Similarly, circumference shrinkage does occur and, it can also increase and become sloppy with finer leather.  I have seen a lot of these variations and have quite a few myself.

 

Rob 

Hi Rob, I know about shrinkage and sloppy covers made off finer and soft leather but this one is not sloppy at all. The leather looks very thick and sturdy. In my opinion that is suspicious.

Maybe we should start a separate thread about leather combat covers. Always good to see some original examples and there are a lot of variations. 

Regards, Ed

[robinalexander]

Sorry Ed @EdWolf... my misunderstanding.

[EdWolf]

16 minutes ago, robinalexander said:

Sorry Ed @EdWolf... my misunderstanding.

Hi Rob, no need to say sorry. It's always good to read other members opinion about things. There is a lot of knowledge around here and good to share.

Regards,  Ed

[PNSSHOGUN]

Real or fake the thing looks pretty horrid. A thread for leather covers would be a welcome addition, many have rotted away or simply discarded over the years. 

[Markdd]

Hi 

thanks for the input been really helpful as to the mekugi it is made from copper

Mark