(David Brown please read!!) BGAD prototype sheath giveaway photo challenge

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Hi everyone :)

In a way of saying thank you to everyone who has been ever so nice to me on this forum I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway. I currently have a prototype sheath I made for a BGAD up for adoption.

The only change I made to the final version is the mouth where I made it snugger to the handle. However the retention is fine you can still shake it up and down without fear of it falling out (its a butterfly sheath so most of the retention comes from the sheath hugging the blade) and the edge sanding (I'll try and sand it more when I have a chance but my neighbour and my sander are mortal enemies!).

To spice things up I asked Jaxx if I can do it as a photo challenge and he said yes (thanks Jaxx)!!

Here is the challenge:

- Please post a pic of your BGAD in any photogenic environment of your choice.
-extra points for black+red micarta/G10 or white/ivory G10
-extra points for mosaic pins
-one pic per knife
-coated BGAD only (coating makes a bit of difference in thickness)
-no classic AD unfortunately as it has a different blade profile


One apology is that I am only a mere hobbyist who has recently started making sheaths so my work probably will fall short in quality compared to the more experienced smiths out there with stars and stripes on their epaulette. However as far as I can see it should be ok (pic below).


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Prototype with larger mouth:

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Mouth post-redesigning:

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The sheath is made from burgundy latigo, hand stamped and hand threaded.

Its by no means a requirement but if you could very kindly give me some feedback on the design and build quality that would be lovely too.

The challenge is open from today for a week. I'm not sure if mods and sheathsmakers usually hold back on these challenges but please don't hesitate to apply. I owe a big thank you to everyone on this forum.

Sorry its not the perfect product but I believe every safe sheath should be given a chance to shine so here goes :)

If you have any questions please ask away!

Finally Jerry thank you for designing such a nice knife it is by far the most fun knife to make sheaths for!
 
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Very cool of you to do the give away.

Very nice sheath work.

Thank you for the give away.

Beautiful design and well executed.

I would love to be entered please. I will get a pic up later today.
I do not have many all leather sheaths but would be honored to win your generously given sheath.

Thank you.

Sorry it took so long here is my entry :)


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I just got into leatherworking a few months ago. That's a nice looking sheath. Wish I had a BGAD for it.
 
Looking good buddy! I've got a veg tanned shoulder to work on. Just have to decide how adventurous I'll be as far as cimplexity of design and what blade to make one for as all of mine are sheathed already.
 
Thanks guys! :)

I'm flattered a seasoned pro like you would like my work David! Looking forward to your entry ;)

Timmy let us see what you made when you've finished :)
 
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Kaizo! That is awesome looking!! Very jealous of your skills sir! How did you tweak the mouth? Or did I miss that part

Edit: I really love everything about this sheath!
 
Thanks redwood :)

I didn't tweak it I made a new one. I'm putting the prototype up for adoption ;)
 
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tinfoil hat timmy said:
Looking good buddy! I've got a veg tanned shoulder to work on. Just have to decide how adventurous I'll be as far as cimplexity of design and what blade to make one for as all of mine are sheathed already.
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Sounds like you need another blade :)
 
Very attractive sheath. Thanks for the giveaway.

Not an entry, as I don't have a BGAD.
 
Thanks Bigfattyt :)

I've used the sander so the edge of the sheath on offer is now much flatter! ;)
 
Hi everyone :)

I know we still have a few days to go but I just wanted to make one announcement. As some of you may know from my last giveaway I like to do a surprise giveaway at the end as well. Last time it went to duramax who was kind enough to enter multiple knives. Well, this time I though it is a good time to reflect and remember the people that has given so much to the community and to say a word of thank you. I have gone and made another sheath out of veg tan calf with a shark skin overlay. The shark skin originally belonged to Omega Leather Works from the Sheath and such sub-forum. We traded leathers and it was such a nice piece of leather I kept it for a special occasion. He has gone off the radar and I've heard unfortunate rumours that he has befallen on some misfortune and my thoughts and prayers are with him. Omega if you are reading this please let us know how you are. Anyway, this is the sheath:

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Now the one apology is that I have recently adopted a new sanding method. Meaning that I am not very proficient at doing them yet and the edges are rather bumpy as you can see in pic 3... I am very sorry, hopefully I will get better with practice.

I would like this person to choose one of the two sheath that I am offering and I will let the other one go to the winner which I will announce on the 27th. There is still time to enter so please do so!

Sorry for dragging this out but let me announce the special giveaway winner now...

MR DAVID BROWN!!

Congratulations and I think I speak for everyone here when I say a big thank you for your countless and generous giveaways as well as being a very nice person. People like you really do makes the world a better place. Thank you David and please let me know which one you want and your address of choice to sfa2560@gmail.com.



Now before I go I just wanted to show you my guitar fish inlay sheath that I was working on for the BGAD but failed due to miscalculation.

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When I eventually buy the classic AD with Jerry's maple handle (or ivory G10) I will make it again! ;)

Anyway thank you all so much and please keep entering as we still have time!!
 
Great work !!!! The wallet I received from you is awesome :-) thank you and thank you for the chance at giveaway :-)
Let's get some pics in :D

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Muddy black canvas
 
Hold on here's # 2 :)

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Muddy orange black g10
 
Very nice looking sheaths Kaizo.

Congrats DB! Kaizo said it perfect. It's nice to see someone who does so many giveaways themselves and contributes so much to this obsession of ours win one of these giveaways.
 
Wow Thank you very much I am honored that is so cool.

Thank you very much.
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words! :)

Duramax thanks for the multiple entry!!

Dave has chosen the shark! Meaning the winner of the photo challenge will be getting the latigo basket weave sheath :)

The challenge is open for 2 more days so please keep entering!
 
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