To carve out a matching inlay out of the wooden scabbard parts, the outline of the blade is first drawn onto a piece of wood.

The scabbard consists of 2 parts put together to welcome the blade.

So to reach the final product, 2 wood pieces must be carved

And bit by bit the goal will be attained

Basically the scabbard is made to size according to the exact measurements of each blade

And after some finishing the scabbard is as good as done.

Similar work is made for the wooden part of the hilt, the grip, yet this happens on a lathe.

On the lathe as well, will the guards and the pommels be realized.

See a few shapes and examples above.

Regarding the fixing of the guard, grip and pommel, the pommel will be fastened onto a screw that was welded to the end of the blade, forming a so called 'rat tail tang'. The securing of the pommel will hold the hilt together just like a nice bolt.

That is, of course if you order one of those blades using this system. In case you order a sword with an embossed handle decoration, a big wooden screw will be welded to the blade. Later, this assemblage will be turned straight into a wooden handle before putting on the embossed copper piece - but see more about this on the sword assembling page