Question about the scabbard of a mandau

kai · 3rd November 2021, 01:56 AM

From what little can be seen, #1 seems considerably older with also better quality carvings than #2.

Godfried, if you decide to post more pics, I'd suggest to start dedicated threads on a single piece each for more focused discussions.

Comparative threads are fine, too, and serve different purposes (like getting an overview or discussing specific details).

Regards,
Kai

kronckew · 3rd November 2021, 07:11 AM

Someone here once told me it is common for them to buy plain grips and scabbards from the makers, and carve them to suit themselves. Some are better than others. MIne, the owner started a few leech outlines on the upper panel, then gave up.

3rd November 2021, 01:56 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	From what little can be seen, #1 seems considerably older with also better quality carvings than #2. Godfried, if you decide to post more pics, I'd suggest to start dedicated threads on a single piece each for more focused discussions. Comparative threads are fine, too, and serve different purposes (like getting an overview or discussing specific details). Regards, Kai

3rd November 2021, 07:11 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Someone here once told me it is common for them to buy plain grips and scabbards from the makers, and carve them to suit themselves. Some are better than others. MIne, the owner started a few leech outlines on the upper panel, then gave up. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 3rd November 2021 at 07:31 AM.