HondoMan

Right then, I'm in the process of making a leather sheath for a small sword belonging to a nice lady. This is to be worn, by request of course, across her back. Her only request was to have the leather on the sheath match the belt she wears with other items. She attends medieval fests and markets here in Germany. Easy enough. The sheath will be done in russet with a medium to light brown stitching. So, the other day, a friend stopped by and dropped a wee subtle remark about an additional item to the sheath that the woman would like. As I do know the lady, the additional work fits, but colour matching is not so much my strong skill. The additional item is to paint a certain phrase on the side of the sheath that rests against the lady's back. I've used Angelus paints before and have quite a few various colours. So, the sheath is done in a russet colour, but what colour or colours would be good for this writing? I am a wee colour-blind, but more importantly I have always had difficulties matching certain colours. Would a dark bone colour be suitable for the actual writing and a dark brown for outlining? I worry it's too bright against the russet? Which colours would be best against a russet? Any suggestions would be truly appreciated. Cheers,

@Thor, you are correct on the planer item! It took quite some researching, but that is what it is used for. I could only find one that was similar called a Planer Bench Unit. Used to position the planer upside down. Excellent! Thank you!

Seems I have found the answer to one item. Number 4 is a soldiering tool used by metal workers and is quite old - perhaps from the 1930s. Called a Lötkolben here in Germany. After cleaning the tip, discovered it's made of copper. Still working on the remaining...

@zuludog, yes I believe it to also be an adjustable spanner. Number 4 has a hard metal end or tip and I don't think it to be copper. Plus it is quite long to be used for soldering I would think. @Thor. Again, very helpful. I am thinking these tools were either for upholstery or someone working on sailing boot. But definitely not a Sattler...what is that in English? A Saddler or Sattlery Master? Sometimes English is easy and sometimes not. In English it's a pricking tool... in German...so many names (Locheisen, Reihenlocheisen, Zackeisen, uvm!) Urgh! Thanks for the responses!

Thanks Electrathon.

Hi TinkerTailor, thanks for the response and ideas. Here is another photo of all the tools...or most of them. Here are some others... 1. 2. 3. 4. There are also very, very large sewing needles. Large with a bloody handle! I agree this might have been used by someone who deals with sailing. There is a large lake nearby, but I rarely see a sailing boot.

Servus Thor, ja, echt kommisch. Gel? Alles war in den Werkzeugkoffer eingepackt. Ein Drücker Teil? Das Teil zieht als Sattlerwerkzeug lustig aus. I hob koa Ahnung! Yes, quite silly. Everything was packed in the Saddler's toolbox. A printer part? This part in a tool box is rather odd. I have no idea. There are other tools as well and I'll photo them and post them too. Thanks Thor!

Right then, I've been slowing learning the art of leatherworking for about 19 months. I had a very limited number of tools (needles, scissors, hammer, pricking tool, knife) and was mostly doing repairs. For Christmas, my wife found an old Saddler's tool box with numerous old tools and this was my present. Quite nice! Some of the tools I easily recognized from watching various videos and Internet searches. Some of these tools have left me wondering what they are. Any help on the names and their use would be truly appreciated. A B C D E Thanks in advance!

A slanted sheath... eine schräge Scheide? Not a bad idea, but I believe not so authentisch Mittelalter. The Schweifung on the fork is odd. I wondered at the reason for that while the knife is on one direction opposite the fork. Perhaps that could be the reason I am still feeling confused. If I have a Schmied work the curve on the fork, it might end working better. I suppose I need to continue drawing sketches until something clicks. Ich danke dir! Pfait di!

Greetings all from Bavaria! amongst the few items I'm presently making and repairing, I've been asked to make a belt sheath or case for iron cutlery. Would seem fairly straight forward, but it's not...at least for me. I can't seem to get my head around a proper idea. I considered a knife sheath to start then lay the for atop the knife and make a tubular off-set from the fork for the skewer. Place the knife and fork side by side with the skewer in between? I think having the skewer next to the knife is out due to the welt for the knife edge. While the cutlery is rather long (24cm), they aren't wide. And the wearer of this is a rather tiny woman (164cm). This is also for middle-ages festivals, so I'm keeing that in mind too. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? I would greatly appreciate it. i wünsch dir was! ~ Hondo