Martin's Station

Returned from Martin's Station

My wife and I had a great time at Martin's Station this past weekend, in spite of the hot weather.
We would like to thank those of you that stopped by to say hello.

This is my wife's first event that she has done in fifteen years or so. She said, in-spite of the heat she still enjoyed her self.
I'm glad that she did, for I would like to see her attend more events again with me.
Thanks' Dear for coming along and you looked great! 

Finished Belt Bag

Headed to Martin's Station

Over the Shoulder Carriage

I just finished making up these two over the shoulder carriage. I made one up for myself several years back to carry my belt ax and my long knife. I have since quit using the long knife and only carry the ax. I used a double frog and added a shoulder strap to it. With the knife gone I modified it to a single frog. It can be used to carry a hunting sword, ax or bayonet. Made from 4/5 oz. veg tanned leather, the strap is 1 1/2"wide with a iron buckle.
I made up the two, one is sold the other will be for sale at Martians Station. "The ax is not included"

  

Small Poll Ax & Leather Sheath

I just finished up this set. It's a much lighter alternative to a belt axe. This axe is made to be carried over the shoulder. The sheath is made from 4-5oz. veg tan leather, hand stitched and dyed a dark brown and treated with bee's wax. The strap is 3/4" wide and adjustable with a iron buckle.The head is forged from medium carbon steel with a slight hammered finish and it has an oval eye. The size is about 4 1/4" long and has a 2" in cutting edge. The axe is fitted with a 12" hickory handle.I pick up the ax head and handles from a maker in PA I fit the handle to the head and apply the finish

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Fringed Shot Bag #29

Special ordered bag for a customer. The bag is 6" wide by 6" deep, welted seams. There is a small inside pocket 4" wide by 3 1/2" deep. The flap has been trimmed out with a heavy linen. The strap is 1 1/4" wide then taper down to fit a 1" iron buckle. He also ask that the bag too be dyed black.
The bag is all hand done, sewn with waxed linen thread and treated with neetsfoot oil and bee's wax.

Finished Shot Bag #28

The finished size of the bag is 6 1/2" wide by 7 1/4" deep with a 1" wide gusset also welted seams.

There is a small inside pocket 4" wide by 3 1/2" deep. The strap is 1" wide with a iron buckle.

The bag is all hand done with waxed linen thread and dyed a dark brown and treated with neetsfoot  oil and bee's wax.