Leather Belt Frog with Steel Ring for Axe or Mace

Black Leather Belt Frog with Steel Ring for Axe or Mace

Practical Application and Historical Context

This type of weapon frog excels in its brilliant simplicity and lightning-fast weapon accessibility. You simply slide the leather loop onto your belt and insert the handle of the axe or the shaft of the mace downwards through the steel ring. The axe head or the mace's flanged head catches securely on the edge of the ring, and the weapon hangs freely along your thigh. Historically, similar ring suspensions, or simple leather loops, were used throughout the Middle Ages. They allowed warriors and ordinary craftsmen to comfortably carry secondary weapons or tools, freeing up both hands for primary combat or manual labour.

How to Care for Leather Equipment

To ensure this frog serves you for many years and the leather retains its strength and flexibility, it requires regular care. When dirty, simply wipe the leather lightly with a damp cloth. From time to time, we recommend treating the frog with a high-quality leather balm containing beeswax. Never soak the leather in water and do not dry it near an open flame or on a radiator, as rapid temperature changes and excessive drying could cause irreversible cracking.

Principles of Safe Carry

Always remember that a weapon in this type of ring frog is not rigidly fixed and will swing freely when you run. If you are carrying a sharp steel replica, be extremely careful when moving to ensure you do not injure yourself or your comrades with the blade. Hold the weapon with your hand during rapid movement. For full-contact combat and buhurt, we strongly recommend carrying only padded LARP weapons or safe wooden training dummies in this frog.

What to Add to Your Gear

For perfect and secure weapon carry, we recommend purchasing a sturdy leather belt with a forged buckle that will not sag under the weight of the weapon. A safe LARP axe, which will fit into this frog like a glove, will also perfectly complement your equipment.

Parameters of the Leather Frog

Please note: The depicted chainmail shirt, tunic, belt, and forged axe are not included in the delivery. By purchasing, you will receive only the leather frog with the steel ring.