Viking Turnshoes & Yew Awl

[Dreadhead]

Could you not just weave all the dreads into two horns?

probably could you know as they are down past my rear

Very nice. I particularly like that awl. The antler piece is very tidy work indeed!

Do you mind me asking how thick, and how soft, the leather is you used for the boots? I have some upholstery leather and I was considering making a pair of plains style moccasins, but I'm worried it's a bit too soft.

I have made a load of these now and find softer the better. I have a pair of suede ones i have been wearing for months and the suede is around 1mm. the sheepskin used for these is around 1mm too. Soft is good as it bends and stretches more to fit your foot. i made some with stiffer leather and they were like wearing cardboard shoes

 

[Hibrion]

I have made a load of these now and find softer the better. I have a pair of suede ones i have been wearing for months and the suede is around 1mm. the sheepskin used for these is around 1mm too. Soft is good as it bends and stretches more to fit your foot. i made some with stiffer leather and they were like wearing cardboard shoes

Thanks, Mate. I was a bit reluctant to start the project for fear of wasting good leather, but if 1mm is thick enough, the stuff I have should do nicely.

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks, Mate. I was a bit reluctant to start the project for fear of wasting good leather, but if 1mm is thick enough, the stuff I have should do nicely.

just bear in mind it will still wear quickly depending on how you do the sole. Mocs might be better, as my turnshoes wear along the sides too

 

[Two Socks]

Nice work Hamish. I like group 1 most.

 

[HHazeldean]

Love those shoes, they're brilliant! The whole viking outfit is fantastic - I reckon Group 1 is the best

 

[Hibrion]

just bear in mind it will still wear quickly depending on how you do the sole. Mocs might be better, as my turnshoes wear along the sides too

Thanks, I'll bear that in mind. I have some heavier stuff here for the soles that might work well.

 

[juttle]

That sheepskin certainly does the job well enough. I bet those shoes are comfortable, more comfortable than stuff you'd buy at 10x the price. Great job, as always, Hamish!

 

[Wayland]

Very nice work there Hamish.

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks everyone

Have been out walking in the shoes they are comfy enough but the left shoe still doesn't sit quite right even after some modifications and im worried about it wearing heavily on one side. Going to have to brainstorm how to fix it without taking it all apart and restitching the whole lot! will stick to my bright red suede ones for now

 

[Albus Culter]

Blooming show off

Great stuff. Lovely awl and those shoes are great. Lot of work. Shame they are not playing fair, but you will sort it I have no doubts

 

[topknot]

Well mate, its good to see you turn your hands to other goods and different leather work. Top's!!

Cheers
Topknot

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks bud really appreciate all the comments

been walking in me shoes a bit more and hopefully they are stretching a bit more comfortably now time will soon sort them out

 

[Niels]

Lovely equipment Hamish. I like the first picture the best. Is the sword really sharpened?

 

[Dreadhead]

Lovely equipment Hamish. I like the first picture the best. Is the sword really sharpened?

thanks yes it is sharper than most of my knives

 

[Niels]

thanks yes it is sharper than most of my knives

Cool. No thing for showfighting then.

 

[Arya]

Wow! Great work!

 

[British Red]

I think "Yew Awl" absolutely has to be pronounced with a Texas drawl

 

[Mesquite]

I think "Yew Awl" absolutely has to be pronounced with a Texas drawl

Sadly I lost my accent a long time ago Hugh

 

[British Red]

Just shorten it to "Y'all" then Steve, we won't know the difference

 

[jimbo75]

I think "Yew Awl" absolutely has to be pronounced with a Texas drawl

I was just gonna say that! Except I'm more used to North Carolina drawl... Chicken and biscuits etc...