Apple skinners for Eugene

[Raymond Richard]

These will probably be the last few knives I'll be making for the Oregon Show. These are actually neck knives but I thought they would be perfect for skinning an apple. The steel for these blades came from a very old two man cross cut saw that I found when I help a friend demo an old barn foundation. When they poured the concrete they threw in all there scrape steel and iron. Other than a little rust on the old saw blade it was in pretty good shape. The handles are wrapped in leather with the same pattern as the sheaths. The blade on these three are 2 1/2", overall there just under 6". Each one weighs around 3oz. The blades have been antiqued.

 

[cbr900son]

How do you make the leather like that?

 

[Raymond Richard]

How do you make the leather like that?

A lot of what you seeing depends on what I do under the finish piece of leather. Here's a photo of Mr Wizard before I put the finish piece of leather on it.

 

[Phil Dwyer]

So where's the pic of you wearing a leather thong...with one of those neck knives hanging around your neck that is?!

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Those are some cool little knives, Ray. I'll bet that textured handle gives a great grip. Hope you have a great show in Eugene. I'm bummed that I won't be there to give you a good ribbing.

 

[Ochs]

Ray that is a truly amazing process and great craftsmanship! Very interesting to see the inside pic.

Mike I will try to give Ray some ribbing for you. He doesn't fluster easily though.

Best,
Eric

 

[Bigfattyt]

So cool! Thanks for showing the "wizard" behind the curtain!

That immediately gave me a few ideas. Not that I have that kind of skill, but I do have some ideas.

 

[Raymond Richard]

So cool! Thanks for showing the "wizard" behind the curtain!

That immediately gave me a few ideas. Not that I have that kind of skill, but I do have some ideas.

My leather work began with an idea and the skills were something I didn't know I had. Everything I have done is nothing more than a learning experience. Just got to give it a try.


Mike, I was thinking you would be in Eugene again this year. Sorry to hear you won't be there......

Phil, I only wear a thong on Thursdays.

Eric, I don't need no ribbing.....

 

[Burl Source]

So where's the pic of you wearing a leather thong...with one of those neck knives hanging around your neck that is?!

Phil, That's just wrong. Now I am going to have bad dreams. ...and I won't be able to talk to Ray without getting a visual.
I always thought school teachers were kind of weird.

Cool knives Ray!

 

[cbr900son]

I love your leatherwork! It is a art in itself!

 

[GTH11]

Cool stuff Ray