I am aware, both in theory and, as noted, practice. It was merely a commentary on using chain in SCA combat, in which there is no stabbing or slicing.
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I am aware, both in theory and, as noted, practice. It was merely a commentary on using chain in SCA combat, in which there is no stabbing or slicing.
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I've got a little more than half a side of 10 ounce (4mm) thick veg tan leather and have been seriously considering making some cuir bouilli out of it but the stuff is tough enough to cut already, as it is. I originally bought it to make boot soles.
I am not sure I understand. If you mean "it is good enough for armor already", fine.
But if you mean it'd be too tough to cut after hardening... well, you are supposed to cut it before hardening it. There is a skill in cutting the piece so that it is the right size after shrinking.
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I mean that it would be a lot of effort to cut it to shape, by hand, even before hardening. Extremely sharp blades take multiple passes and I have to stop frequently, due to the pain that it causes.
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Seriously, it is very much like cutting woodThe armorers I knew had a term that's relevant: Power Tools
EDIT And do you have any idea what it smells like when you use something like a Dremel or power saw on leather?
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Brilliant. I often find myself walking while awkwardly holding my (used) machete, with no place to put it! And I don't want to litter obviously. So it just winds up in the trash, which seems wasteful
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