Tactical stick cover -viking stylee

[robs456]

So I've had this ashen stick for a while, the top weighted with lead shot to make a nice 'hittin' stick' for those occasions when a hittin' stick is needed.

After binge watching the viking drama 'Norsemen' on Netflix I decided this trusty but meager looking stick needed a make over. A viking make over. The result is as per the pictures below (no goats or thralls were hurt in the making over of this stick):

Yes, the yellow thingy is Mjölnir. Handy to have for invoking the power of Oden. 

Instead of the normal cross stitches I decided to go for the classier 'S' applique as shown below.

 

Handle(s) are wrapped with 2-3 oz leather strips, and tied not glued 'cos i'm not gluing on this stick...

And to prevent splinters when used as a walking stick (or in anger) I have a coin affixed to the top:

Thanks for watching!

 

[Stetson912]

"This drink, I like it, I'll have another!"

Hehe very nice work!

[Riem]

Man, that's classy! And invoking Mjölnir might entice the real @Mjolnir
 to come a-peekin'... Just saying!

[robs456]

2 hours ago, Stetson912 said:

"This drink, I like it, I'll have another!"

Hehe very nice work!

 

1 hour ago, Riem said:

Man, that's classy! And invoking Mjölnir might entice the real @Mjolnir
 to come a-peekin'... Just saying!

Thanks guys, and yes let's not invoke the wrath of @Mjolnir
Though I'm sure he'll enjoy a peek...  

 

 

[kiwican]

Everyone needs a hittin stick! Well done 

[robs456]

1 hour ago, kiwican said:

Everyone needs a hittin stick! Well done 

Thanks, and yes they do!

[rodneywt1180b]

Great stick!  i like the lace detail.

[battlemunky]

Really nice work!

[YinTx]

Is that tooled veg tan?  I like the lace work also.

YinTx

[robs456]

9 hours ago, rodneywt1180b said:

Great stick!  i like the lace detail.

 

9 hours ago, battlemunky said:

Really nice work!

 

6 hours ago, YinTx said:

Is that tooled veg tan?  I like the lace work also.

YinTx

Thanks guys.

Yes, it's tooled veg tan.  As this was a quick side project I just used that little plastic swivel knife beveller to bevel the thing and it seems to work fine. Though I wouldn't use it on more intricate designs.

The braiding idea came as a result of just having procured the Bruce Grant 'Leather braiding' book. Written 68 years ago it's old school and great, I recommend it if you are at all into lacing.