Boned Out And Done!

idahoskunk

idahoskunk

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here it is a day later, finished and a snap in perfect fit for my walking through the woods leather sheath. i also have kydex for the wet times like rafting and boating etc. :thumbup:



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Great job Skunk, Looks like you've taken your boning skills to the next level. :thumbup::D
 
Looks awesome Skunk!!,,:thumbup::thumbup:

Hey,,so as to make sure that mine comes out with that same nice fit,,you wouldn't by chance ship that little Black Micarta number with the sheath as well would you:D:D:D
 
well i wished i could but that's my user, it's kind of beat up and i'm really growing fond of it, one of a kind you know....

but i would bet that if ol garth and young amy-0 would sober up they could find a whole butt load of those to send us :thumbup: :cool:






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idahoskunk said:
well i wished i could but that's my user, it's kind of beat up and i'm really growing fond of it, one of a kind you know....

but i would bet that if ol garth and young amy-0 would sober up they could find a whole butt load of those to send us :thumbup: :cool:


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HAHA,,,,,,now thats what I'm talking about!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:, Garth,,,,Amy,,,,,,we're waiting.............:D:D
 
Looks like satin/black canvas to me. It's pretty but I'm still waiting for the Blue/Black G10 flavor!
 
Hey Skunk, how did you make your sheath like that? What was the process? That came out awesome!
 
i ran some warm tap water in the center of it and soaked it all the way through, inside and out. then i stuck the knife in to where it was supposed to be,

i used a sharpie and molded the sheath to the knife, both sides.

i set it in the sun for a couple of hours then removed the knife

i used my fingers to make sure everything was still good and tight after pulling the knife out, kind of returning it to the knife in shape or tighter.

then let it dry over an air vent or just leave it in the sun, no hairdryer, no oven, no hot heat for 24 hours or till crispy dry.

as for the knife, i personally did not put anything on the metal but i would suggest maybe some wd-40 or gun oil for the folks who are worried.

after the sheath is dry i put on some leather conditioner of any sort but not to saturate and make soggy soft.
 
altow90 said:
Hey Skunk, how did you make your sheath like that? What was the process? That came out awesome!
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=742615

If I read correctly, he soaked the sheath until nearly dripping wet, used a sharpie to "trace" around the knife until it was molded, and let dry, then possibly a water-repellant oil or wax to finish, am I correct Skunk? Very well done, and I am considering this once my sheath from you and SAR3 from Javadog arrive.

Looks like Skunk and I were posting at the same time.
 
that's correct! just make sure that your boner is very smooth so you don't scar or scrape the leather. pros use the tips of antlers for boning.

just ask any bull elk or mulie, they'll tell you! :thumbup: :cool:






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idahoskunk said:
i ran some warm tap water in the center of it and soaked it all the way through, inside and out. then i stuck the knife in to where it was supposed to be,

i used a sharpie and molded the sheath to the knife, both sides.

i set it in the sun for a couple of hours then removed the knife

i used my fingers to make sure everything was still good and tight after pulling the knife out, kind of returning it to the knife in shape or tighter.

then let it dry over an air vent or just leave it in the sun, no hairdryer, no oven, no hot heat for 24 hours or till crispy dry.

as for the knife, i personally did not put anything on the metal but i would suggest maybe some wd-40 or gun oil for the folks who are worried.

after the sheath is dry i put on some leather conditioner of any sort but not to saturate and make soggy soft.
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Thanks Skunk! I was wondering myself how it's done! Think I'll try it! Yours look great. I have some handgun sheaths that are overly tight I may be able to loosen a little!:thumbup:
 
idahoskunk said:
thanks! has anybody boned a black one?



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They say you aren't a true Texan until you do... ;)



I don't take any chances so I've boned several... and plan on boning some more! :thumbup:

Boned one for a BAD the other day...It was good. :D :thumbup:
 
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