Carved sheath #2 and 3

[SBranson]

I am working on 3 sheaths for a guy up north and he asked for something Canadian in theme like a maple leaf carved into them.

I've finished 2 and the third is still being made but I sent him this pic of the first 2.

I haven't done much carving and I learned on these that the compression of the leather around the edges really affects the absorption of the dye so it's like they are a back lit. Not too bad an effect but not intentional.

I did the larger one first and I think I hit my stride on the second. I think that second is maybe the nicest sheath I've made, well it's my favourite so far.

-Stuart

 

[shanto]

That's one of the most beautiful pieces of leather work i've ever seen !!
Congrats Stu ! When is Stu's Knife-and-leather-emporium going online !?

Cheers

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I am NOT a fan of carves leaves on leather - it has been done SO MANY TIMES - it just gets old...


BUT THESE are hot! I would be proud to wear those. Man - nice work!

I love the simplicity!

TF

 

[cdn_Bulldog]

I like it a lot! I love the clean lines and the colouring. For some reason I think of Dare Maple cookies when I look at them, and that's not a bad thing.

On a side note, Fallkniven F1 and WM1?

 

[rayban]

I am NOT a fan of carves leaves on leather - it has been done SO MANY TIMES - it just gets old...
TF

It's an art form to be able to carve such a good looking leaf....you should try it sometime.

 

[banana-clip]

Thats really nice...beautiful sheaths

 

[felizalde55]

Wonderful jobs.

Pancho

 

[Greg45]

Beautiful work. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Frostyfingers]

Those are great! I was expecting something "shield" or "medallion" like, but these are much more artistic! Great job.

I'd love one of these with an oak leaf on it, but I don't think any of my knives deserve such awesome pants!

 

[Diomedes Industries]

It's an art form to be able to carve such a good looking leaf....you should try it sometime.

Oh I try - and it looks terrible.

TF

 

[lepto]

Beautiful!!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[SBranson]

Thanks everyone. Your words mean alot to me.

Good eye Craig... you nailed the knives. Dare Maple cookies eh? I should have used them as a template.

Thanks Shanto... Approaching the artistry of your basses maybe?

 

[North]

Good job!

 

[C_Kyle]

Those leaves are awesome! Would you mind sharing the tools you use/how you do that?

Aspiring sheath makers want to know.

 

[ArtinNC]

very nice

 

[SBranson]

Thanks everyone.

Those leaves are awesome! Would you mind sharing the tools you use/how you do that?

Aspiring sheath makers want to know.

I am finishing up the third sheath and took some process pics.
I'll put them in a new thread.