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A targe is a traditional small Scottish shield. If it was held in the hand, you'd call it a buckler, but it's kind of a weird thing, historically, because it's so small yet is strapped on the arm.

That's probably got a plywood core. Historically they had wooden cores.

Correct. Slip the arm through the leather and holds the grip but also, that same hand holds the Dirk in a "point down" orientation. The Dirk point sticks out about 3-5 inches and the strong hand swings the primary weapon.

Use the Targe to block an attacker's swing and thrust the Dirk tip downward into the lower abdomen or below...

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WOW WOW WOW!!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous!!

Ann

Hello to all!

I thought I would show off this piece after a bit of an absence. It is one of those projects that take on a life of their own and took way too long to finish.

But now it is and I can say that I really like the results.

Happy New Year!

Jana

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Your work really deserves all the praise here. Very clean.

Back to the bench,

Paul

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Correct. Slip the arm through the leather and holds the grip but also, that same hand holds the Dirk in a "point down" orientation. The Dirk point sticks out about 3-5 inches and the strong hand swings the primary weapon.

Use the Targe to block an attacker's swing and thrust the Dirk tip downward into the lower abdomen or below...

Ouch!!! I don't wanna play anymore!

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That is absolutely one very fine piece of museum quality of work!

But I must ask...

is it a arm held shield?

Is the leather covering a hard surface of some kind?

Again, very cool! You are an artist of the highest quality.

Joel

Joel,

I used 3/4 inch cabinet grade birch plywood for the core, originally a targe would've had two layers of wood laying cross grained to one another and then pegged.

This targe was a challenge and I am very glad it is now finished.

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This is beautiful! Very nice work, the embossing is superb!

Cheers,

Andy

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That is absolutely gorgeous!

Holly Moore

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Really awsome ! Il like the center part.

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