The Whetting Stone.

18th century whetstones Nottingham University Museum Photo Robin Aldworth.

The Whetting Stone.

Whet means sharp, so by definition if a blade has been sharpened, it has been whetted. If you are sharpening a blade, then you are whetting that blade.

Keith.

“The language surrounding so called oilstones is very misleading. First off, there’s no such thing as an “oilstone.” Long ago, these abrasive stones were simply called whetstones. “Whetting” was the period word for “sharpening” and it had nothing to do with applying liquid to a rock”. https://www.popularwoodworking.com/article/what-is-an-oilstone-2

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whet

  (wĕt, hwĕt)

tr.v. whet·ted, whet·ting, whets

1. To sharpen (a knife, for example); hone.

2. To make more keen; stimulate: The frying bacon whetted my appetite.

n.

Something that whets the appetite or desire.

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[Middle English whetten, from Old English hwettan.]

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18th century whetting and polishing machine.

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Flintlock Hunting Sword.

German hunting sword with flintlock pistol, 18th century but no information on which part of the 18th century.

Australian Arms Auction.

Author's pistol and image.

There are some nice flintlocks & other arms in this catalogue. If I had not already got all I need, I would seriously be considering getting some of the items in this catalogue.

Remember, no licence required for antique flintlock firearms in NSW (elsewhere check you firearms regs).

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Some Of My Equipment. Crusoe's Plunder.

I called this image "Crusoe's Plunder". I have always loved the thought of being able to collect anything & everything I wanted from a wrecked ship.

An 18th century Asian sword has been found on a Welsh riverbed!

© Provided by Independent Print Limited The sword features a distinctive wavy blade patterning that helped Mr Evans identify its origins (Gavin Evans)

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The Kris sword has a distinct ornate bird on its handle, which may be made of bone (Photo: Carmarthenshire County Museum)

More information here: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mystery-surrounds-asian-sword-found-12981767;

My Leather Sword Scabbards.

Ben just emailed me asking about sword scabbards, so I thought to make my reply easier, I would post what images I have of my own creations. Ben asked if he could make one like a large knife sheath, well that is basically what I did for both of mine.

The leather for my basket hilt sword is quite heavy, and there were three layers to get through. So I found it easier to clamp the pieces together and use a drill in stead of an awl.

I did not have enough length of leather to make this scabbard in one piece, so I had to add a piece on the end.

At the hilt end of the scabbard I added an extra strengthening piece which you can also see in the image below.

After the main body of the scabbard was finished, I covered the whole in clothing weight leather.

The hanging straps are from some old horse tackle that I had laying around. I am not claiming that this is a copy of any original, it is simply the best I could come up with in my limited skills at scabbard making.

This is my hunting sword and scabbard, which was a little easier to make, because it is short and all one piece construction. I did use an awl on this one.

This is the leather scabbard frog I made up based on a Ranger frog used for a bayonet. I wanted an angle on the sword so it would not just hang down straight.

Original 18th century sword and frog.

The backs of two frogs.

More sword frogs.

More On Sword Frogs.

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Sword Laws/Regulations in Victoria.

No requirement for groups/clubs to issue photo ID - a membership card will now suffice as long as members also carry their own photo ID, such as driver's licence or passport.



No waiting period (for purchasing weapons) will apply to new members who hold any category of firearms licence (previously a 28 day waiting period was proposed for holders of some firearms licences)


Persons who have obtained a Chief Commissioner's individual approval under section 8C, a firearms licence, or a private security licence will not be required to undergo a Criminal History Check since they will have fulfilled this requirement already to obtain their approval/licence.


Groups/clubs are to notify DOJ when a member is deemed to be unsuitable for continued membership or a member has resigned (an email or a phone call will be sufficient).


The exemptions will now apply for 5 years (increased from the 3 years originally proposed).


If you have any queries about these changes or any other matters, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or telephone as shown below.


Kind regards, Di
Di Bunnett
Senior Policy Officer
Justice Policy
Department of Justice

Highland Warriors.

18th Century Swordplay.

I have recently become interested in swords, and how to use them. A good friend of mine is kindly making one for me. This will be a good extension to my period interests.