Formerly rusted and chipped, some light cleanup before hanging it on hickory in about the same dimensions as what it was hung on when I got it.
Driving the wedge created/revealed some cracks that are visible in the last photo, so we’ll see if I have the courage to swing it at anything.
Chipped bit, rusty, and hung weirdly (wedge, huge antique nail, and other nails drive horizontally) on a super cracked handle. It’s in otherwise good shape, looking forward to cleaning it up and making a new handle for it, probably with some hickory I brought to France with me.
If anyone has an idea of age based on the Bret and other markings, I’d love the feedback.
This blade was gifted to me, what’s the best handle to put on this? The baffling hole at the top is particularly troubling.
I posted a day or two ago asking for inspiration, for a carving I was working on, and with that inspiration I ended up making something up. Let me know your thoughts!
I’m working on a project, loosely a 12-13th century knight, broadly within the range of this style of helm. I’d tried coming up with made-up arms to decorate the shield, but none of it satisfied me so I’d like to ask this sub for inspiration.
Any notable figures of the period whose arms would seem appropriate on this figure?
I’m in my 30s, desperately hoping for a career change. I sort of stumbled into project management, and am ready to pivot into something more in line with my interests, namely history/archaeology. I live in France, and have an undergrad degree in history.
A batch of warriors inspired by the Norman and Anglo Saxon participants on the Bayeux tapestry. The bodies are various hardwoods, with the shields and weapons made separately.
Carved these warriors’ bodies from various hardwoods, then the shields and weapons separately. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, I really appreciate the style of the 11th century Norman and Anglo Saxon combatants.
Feedback welcome as the next batch approaches.
Carved the bodies from single pieces of various hardwoods, the shields and weapons separately. Inspired by things like the Bayeux tapestry, I like the aesthetic of the 11th century Norman and Anglo Saxon warriors.
Some wooden guys I made recently, inspired by 11th century Norman and Anglo Saxon warriors.
The bodies are carved from single pieces of various hardwoods, and the weapons and shields are made separately.
Feedback welcome, I’m probably going to make another batch soon.
Is anyone familiar enough with French tool manufacturers to help me identify the maker? It’s missing just enough characters from the beginning (“…ESCUBES A CHALUS”) to make Google unhelpful.
I took a bit of a stab at the handle length, measuring ~14” from the end of the socket. I’m also still working on sharpening, and am frustratingly unable to decipher the complete stamp, making Googling it for info a challenge.
I did end up hammering the hook back so it was in line with the rest of the blade (I received it with a few degree bend to the left), making good use of my trailer hitch anvil.
Darkened the handle with your classic steel wool dissolved in vinegar, then finished with a danish oil paste wax I made.
Was just gifted this in a batch of rusty old tools I’m excited to get back in working order. My questions for you: is it safe to hammer the hook on the back straight again? What length handle is appropriate?