A Sheath Threesome

Wild Rose

Wild Rose

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Finally! Got to do some sheaths. Been pumping out holsters and gun belts for weeks and finally got some knives to work on. :D
Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed making them.
Numero Uno
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I not only got to do the Mexican Loop sheath for this six inch customer supplied Bowie blade, but I also got to do the grip of red deer antler, and the ball end guard, which I handcarved with files and a hacksaw from a 1" x 1" x 3" hunk of brass - the whole thing then got well aged. Hadn't made one of these sheaths in a while so it was fun re-exploring the type.

Numero Dos
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This is a collaboration piece with compadre Ken Beatty of Waco, TX. It's a variation on the brass tack style made from vegtan and buffalo rawhide, with tin cones and copper, glass, & bone beads. Thanks Ken!

And last but not least Numero Tres
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This one was built for a Jim Largent Damascus bladed knife that unfortunately had to go to the engraver before I had a chance to finish the deco in order to go with it's owner to End of Trail.
So I stuck one of my shop knives that just happened to fit (darn
:rolleyes: ) in order to take a picture.
The beadwork on the brain tan cuff is by my wife Linda and the rest is buffalo rawhide, brain tan fringe (the owner LOVES fringe so I double layered at the top) and all the gee gaws.

Anyway let me know what ya'll think!
 
I'm not really sure what to say Chuck. Your leather work is like Bruce B's Damascus. I just never get tired of looking at it. Most of us get in a rut and repeat things that we do well. Your sheaths always look like one of a kind originals.

The details on all three are superb and the workmanship goes without saying. Just amazing!!!! :)
 
Chuck you are inspiring. I always look forward to your posts because I know I'm going to be amazed and happy, and these do the trick in spades. It makes me want to build a knife that could go in one of your sheaths just so I could see one up close. Thanks for sharing, frankly I wouldn't mind seeing some of your holster work too. :cool:
 
Man oh man, those are awsome! I love your leather work and from what I can see it's clear that you enjoy what you do. Great work.
 
Fantastic UB#1,

First rate work on the bowie and the sheaths. Tell Linda she done good as always on the beadwork. I saw the thread and got all excited. You know why ;)

UB#2
 
I like them. Looking at these makes me want to join SAS and go shooting. They are truly nothing less than excellent.
 
Thanks guys - Linda and I appreciate the kudos. As to holsters well you asked for em you got em: A Plethora of Holsters

And a little extra - here are the knives that go with sheath 1 and 2
As noted above I did the guard on the customer supplied blade which I aged.
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This one is by Ken Beatty - hand forged blade of 52100 age etched - this is the type of knife that is a real inspiration for my sheath work.
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