01-20-2014, 10:19 AM
Hi all,
On the subject of large knives, most 4th-5th century gravefinds in Germany indicate large single edged knives. There are different kinds of sheath, I have made two with a wooden core and dubble beltloops, but I suppose a scabbard like in the picture could also be used. Not many scabbards have been found, but there is one I have seen which is made of wood. Others would be just leather and brass fittings like the one in the picture. Not a very well finished blade, though ...
Top one is 46 cm long, blade is 29 cm.
On the subject of large knives, most 4th-5th century gravefinds in Germany indicate large single edged knives. There are different kinds of sheath, I have made two with a wooden core and dubble beltloops, but I suppose a scabbard like in the picture could also be used. Not many scabbards have been found, but there is one I have seen which is made of wood. Others would be just leather and brass fittings like the one in the picture. Not a very well finished blade, though ...
Top one is 46 cm long, blade is 29 cm.