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Viking 'Lucet' Cord-Making Tool, Horn or Bone - Outlet
Do you want to master the forgotten art of the ancient Vikings and medieval artisans? With this authentic cord-making fork, known as a Lucet, you can. This surprisingly simple tool, crafted from genuine ox horn (black option) or bone (ivory option), allows you to create strong, square cords exactly as our ancestors did. It is an indispensable aid for any re-enactment, LARP, or historical craft enthusiast. Create your own laces, belts, pouch drawstrings, or decorative trims for your costume. Thanks to its compact size, you can take your lucet anywhere and weave by the campfire. Further product information ...
The following variants are currently available:
Viking 'Lucet' Cord-Making Tool, Horn or Bone
How to Use the Lucet
It might look complex, but the opposite is true. It's an elegant and meditative technique. The images show the process step-by-step:
- Thread your yarn through the lower hole (E) and anchor it.
- Wrap the yarn around the two "prongs" of the fork in a figure-of-eight pattern.
- Lift the bottom loop on one prong over the top loop and let it drop off the back.
- Repeat on the second prong.
- Wrap the yarn in a figure-of-eight again.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4.
As you continue this process, a strong, square cord will begin to emerge from the central hole (D). You can feed the finished cord through the lower hole (E) to keep it out of the way as you work.
A Glimpse into History: The Viking Tool
The lucet is a tool with a history stretching back to the 9th century, to the time of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. Archaeological finds of these forks made from horn, bone, or wood are relatively common. They were crucial for making durable cords used for everything from laces and belts to drawstrings on clothing and pouches. It was a simple yet incredibly effective technology used by men and women across all social classes.
| Material | Genuine Ox Horn (Black) OR Genuine Bone (Ivory) |
| Overall Length (B) | 4 in / 10.3 cm |
| Prong Width (A) | 1.1 in / 2.8 cm |
| Prong Gap (C) | 0.5 in / 1.5 cm |
| Centre Hole Diameter (D) | 0.2 in / 0.5 cm |
| Bottom Hole Diameter (E) | 0.1 in / 0.4 cm |
| Thickness (G) | 0.1 in / 0.3 cm |
| Brand | Mythrojan |
Care for Natural Materials
Whether you choose horn or bone, both are natural materials and require special care to last a lifetime.
- NEVER leave the lucet soaking in water for long periods.
- NEVER wash it in a dishwasher. The hot water and chemicals will irreparably damage it.
- Hand wash only in lukewarm water and dry immediately.
- Protect it from extreme temperatures (heaters, direct sunlight), as it could warp or crack.
- To maintain its lustre, you can occasionally polish it with a little mineral oil or beeswax.
Note: As this is a natural material, every piece is an original. It may vary slightly in colour shade, texture, or minor details.
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