A couple recent sheaths

[SBranson]

Here's a couple recent sheaths for a couple knives I've made.

The tooling pattern is one I've seen on Paul Long's sheaths and have always liked it. Well when I saw it again on the youtube teaser for his videos I decided to try it. Not and easy pattern to figure out and this was the second try with the first attempt basically having to be tossed out. (and after doing the lining. )
Well now I have the videos so I will really learn how to do this.

I liked it so much though that I decided to try it on this other sheath. It's a knife for my brother who lives in Texas and is a US citizen but was born a Canadian. I put the maple leaves to remind him of his roots.

This was the first time that I did a panel on this type of sheath with a stud and I really like the effect.

Also, a thanks to Paul for the inspiration of using the edge creaser. I think that extra line between the edge of the sheath and the stitching really frames the sheath well and is a simple little thing that adds so much.

Thanks for looking.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

Wow! Very nice, I love your work!

Is that arrowhead pattern done with a straight basket weave stamp?

 

[ArtinNC]

Very nice work.

 

[Dusty One]

Outstanding leather work.....Thanks for pic's

 

[cramsey3006]

There is almost nothing that looks better than a great leather sheath.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

I like the way that pouch/pancake sheath looks. Might have to try one of those.

 

[kingsqueak]

Nice sheaths and that last knife is a winner too, very nice.

 

[sheathmaker]

Wow, Stuart, your brother's knife is spectacular. Great hamon!

Paul

 

[rayban]

Nice work Stuart...as per usual:thumbup:

That pancake isn't coming up for me, however......

 

[SBranson]

Thanks everyone!

Is that arrowhead pattern done with a straight basket weave stamp?

Yes it is. I highly recommend watching Paul's videos. He shows very clearly how to make that pattern. Wish I had watched them before I tried.

 

[amcardon]

I REALLY like those sheats, excellent work! What did you use for the lining? Any chance of somebody doing a tutorial on doing a lined sheath? I've wanted to try one for a bit but really have no idea what needs to be sewn, glued, etc...

 

[turan tactical]

Am I the only one that cannot see the pics?

 

[GrizzlyBear]

I 2nd the tutorial on lined sheaths.

 

[Whiskey River]

I 2nd the tutorial on lined sheaths.

For the BEST tutorial, you need to buy Paul Longs DVD... the basic pouch sheath DVD shows it very nicely! As well as many other tips and tricks.

Best money i have spent in a long time, and not that much money either!