A bit of leather to tie things up

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A bit of leather to tie things up

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My late father made some knives in the 70's from beat-up old bayonets bought cheaply by the dozen.

My 7 year old was exploring the room of death last month, and asked if he could pick something out.
"Of course!" sez I (SWMBO? - Forgiveness not permission) and so he picks out one of the Dad-mades and declares it his short sword. This one had a wood sheath and Dad said he was going to make a frog for it....one day. "How can I wear it?" asks Miles.

With some basic leatherwork, Dad's knife gets a frog and his grandson has a short sword. All's right in the world.

Short Sword :)
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Name it Sting? And does it glow when zombies are about?
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:cry: I've got something in my eye...

Treasure these moments, friend -- but then, it seems you already know that... ;)

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Drone 7 of lots more wrote:Name it Sting? And does it glow when zombies are about?
Sting is a name for hairy footed wierdos with a breakfast obsession.

It needs a better name, like say Naegling?


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HTRN wrote:
Drone 7 of lots more wrote:Name it Sting? And does it glow when zombies are about?
Sting is a name for hairy footed wierdos with a breakfast obsession.

It needs a better name, like say Naegling?


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Drone 7 of lots more wrote:BACON Forever!
Yup.

And are you implying that they AREN'T hairy footed wierdos?


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Very nice leather working there!
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That does have a pseudo-gladius look to it. Your dad did a very good job remodeling that old bayonet. Now your son needs a shield and armor so he can serve in the neighborhood legion. :lol:
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Re: A bit of leather to tie things up

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Good job. How about Serpent Breath?
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