Jon Snow -- Prepwork 7: The Scabbard

I originally intended to cover the "remodelling/resculpting" of the scabbard as an extension of the reworking of the sword-belt, but the more I worked on it, the more I realized that this was going to be a mini-project onto itself. 

The stock scabbard is a generic sheath that could be found in virtually any spare parts bin. Long- claw's scabbard is as unique as the blade it protects, from its suspension to the decorative em- bellishments and tooling of the leather. As a sidebar note, I don't know how much the tooling would be apparent in scale. . . to be determined.

To date, the structural elements of the scabbard have been completed, and the scabbard reposi- tioned and fitted. Next comes the fine detailing. . . 

07.08.2019--Finalized the chased throat and the cross straps of the scabbard.

09.08.2019--Roughed-in the latten edging of the scabbard; and tooled the dorsal surface of the leather covering.

10.08.2019--Completed the latten embellishments of the scabbard. All that remain are the fini- shing of the cross straps; and the decorative metalwork on the leather. DONE!

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003