Viking Turnshoes & Yew Awl

[Mafro]

Hamish these shoes are something else. I've wanted to make myself some like that for years now. But the sheepskin makes them look so good. You are one clever fella mate xx

 

[Skaukraft]

This is great stuff as allways Hamish.
You join form and function in a unique way that makes your stuff really stand out.

 

[DaveBromley]

Blinding work as usual mate!

Where do you manage to get all your leather from though?

Dave

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks everyone Odd, most of this will be coming with me to norway apart from the sword so you will get a chance to see them for yourself

 

[greensurfingbear]

appalling work....absolutely shoddy...... you should be ashamed of yourself.

nah, looks ace mate

 

[Everything Mac]

Cracking work as always mate.
Andy

 

[Dreadhead]

Blinding work as usual mate!

Where do you manage to get all your leather from though?

Dave

I buy most of my stuff from leprevo, usually in their special offers as they always have unique stuff in there

appalling work....absolutely shoddy...... you should be ashamed of yourself.

nah, looks ace mate

ha thanks bud

Cracking work as always mate.
Andy

Thanks Andy your buckles and D rings really add to the leather

 

[Everything Mac]

Aye the really go well with it mate. As I said, cracking!

Andy

 

[Skaukraft]

thanks everyone Odd, most of this will be coming with me to norway apart from the sword so you will get a chance to see them for yourself

Sounds great Hamish. Looking forward to it.

 

[chassybold]

I'm intrigued, have had some roe deer antler lying around for a while, how would you fit it over the handle to use it as an end cap? As in, would you have to hollow it out to the correct size... if that makes sense?
Thanks for any time given in replying

 

[Dreadhead]

I'm intrigued, have had some roe deer antler lying around for a while, how would you fit it over the handle to use it as an end cap? As in, would you have to hollow it out to the correct size... if that makes sense?
Thanks for any time given in replying

I cut the antler to size and drilled a large hole through it. I then turned the wood on a lathe, making one side small enough to slot into the antler. i then glued the antler on securely and sanded it all down flush. The lathe helped a lot with this but im sure it could be done by hand just need a lot more elbow grease

 

[Turnstone]

That's beautiful work, thanks for sharing! From the groupings picture 1 appeals most to me.

I especially love the shoes! I wear minimalist shoes for about two years now, and always wanted to have plain leather shoes. I finally found a small company in Germany who makes them as home shoes for kids, but do them without the kids-stuff and in any size you want. They are quite good, but not perfect. Yours look perfect, and made to someones feet I guess the most comfortable shoes you can imagine!

 

[chassybold]

I see, Thanks very much for the info, will have to give it a shot

 

[ozzy1977]

Cracking work, well done. How do the shoes hold up in the wet do you lose much grip?

 

[Dreadhead]

That's beautiful work, thanks for sharing! From the groupings picture 1 appeals most to me.

I especially love the shoes! I wear minimalist shoes for about two years now, and always wanted to have plain leather shoes. I finally found a small company in Germany who makes them as home shoes for kids, but do them without the kids-stuff and in any size you want. They are quite good, but not perfect. Yours look perfect, and made to someones feet I guess the most comfortable shoes you can imagine!

Thankyou i have had the same problem trying to find comfortable minimalist shoes. I was a big fan of soft star shoes in the US, but not the price! i much prefer making my own this way

Cracking work, well done. How do the shoes hold up in the wet do you lose much grip?

surprisingly they aren't too bad in the wet. I had some soft star shoes that were terrible in wet weather but mine don't slip much. i used 3.5mm cowside so it is flexible but very tough

 

[Dreadhead]

I see, Thanks very much for the info, will have to give it a shot

grand make sure you post some pics up!

 

[woodspirits]

lovely variety of skills there mate, love those turnshoes, super comfy eh? oh and pic 1 does it for me.

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks Steve, aye the sheepskin is incredibly comfy and cosy!