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Our scabbards
begin with a handmade poplar wood core, wool lined, and lacquered for protection from moisture.
The core is custom sized & shaped inside and out to the individual sword for a
precise fit. All of our scabbards are diligently crafted for a smooth draw &
sheathing of the blade, every time. The
premium oak
tanned leather is carefully measured to size, with each detail taken into
consideration. We also hand-stitch all of our work for a historical look & feel. Dye colors are applied via a multi-step process to assure of a smooth transitional blending of color. The end result is a stunning and artistic scabbard to compliment your sword in
historic fashion.
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A handmade custom fit lacquered wood core
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Natural wool for a smooth draw, and a
protective fit
- Premium hand-stitched custom fit oak tanned leather
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Your choice of dye colors - (unique color requests may be more, please inquire)
Below is our list
of options to complete your
scabbard order
that is not included
in the base price):
The
links (in light blue) in the options list below are
examples of our work, and are not necessarily your
only style option. Feel free to inquire about custom
options in various styles.
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Scabbard risers (ridges or ribs
molded into the leather of the scabbard)
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Tooling (leather patterns
/ decorations
/
incised lines)
fee is time based
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Antiquing / Two-tone coloring (enhances tooling,
with a distinguished antique look)
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Aged
(a buffing process that creates the look of an
aged/used leather)
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Stitched rain guard (rounded or triangular)
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Terminated leather throat (no rain guard)
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Single-belt complex integral suspension system - specify buckle or
thong
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Double-belt complex integral suspension system
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Longsword (2-point) suspension
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Longsword (2.5-point) suspension
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Longsword (3-point) suspension
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Strap Bridge / Slider for
early "Viking" type scabbards, fee is time
based
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Integral Belt Ring
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Historical
buckles & belt tips (strap ends)
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Belt
decor
pieces
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Round head nails inserted into scabbard
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Chape - Leather with decorative tooling
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Chape
- Steel from
basic to
moderate to
complex (handmade)
Custom work will vary in price, please
email us
for a quote on your custom scabbard.
Why go with a DBK custom handmade scabbard? Each scabbard
is individually planned and put together by hand using traditional historic methods,
including a hand-stitched seam up the back, and not glued or machine done. The design, detail,
and leatherwork that goes into each scabbard is unique to the individual
commission, and not mass-produced. Every step is carefully considered for the
functionality & aesthetic outcome, including the draw, sheathing, and angle
the scabbard will hang from the hip. In short, we consider each scabbard an
artistic project and take great pride in each and every one, one at a time.
It's all
in the details - The DBK Philosophy. Click here and read about
what makes a DBK scabbard, well, a DBK!
Then the king looked upon the sword, and liked it
passing well. "Whether liketh you better," said Merlin,
"the sword or the scabbard?" "Me liketh better the
sword," said King Arthur.—"Ye are more unwise," said
Merlin; "for the scabbard is worth ten of the sword; for
while ye have the scabbard upon you ye shall lose no
blood, be ye never so sore wounded ; therefore keep well
the scabbard alway with you." | 
