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[naccibobacci]

I like it too. It´s the one I like the most amongst the last works from Tai. I would choose another sheath style though, one that goes better with the simple looks of the knife. I do love Chuck´s sheaths, but I guess this one called for something cleaner in the looks.

Jeff Velasco

Well said, I agree.

 

[Wild Rose]

Thanks for the comments....

Jeff and naccibobacci -
1) This sheath was customer choice and he loves it! which is what counts most to me and I like it too. Much/most of my influence (in both attitude and style) is from the Native American sheaths of the 18th/19th century, who often sheathed cheap trade knives in very fancy sheaths. This one was influenced though by the tribal styles of SE Asia...
2) I spent many years making "plain" even when I thought differently - so I now get to make what makes me (and my customers) happy

As always beauty is in the eye of the beholder and different strokes are what makes the world go round........

 

[Tai Goo]

I think the sheath goes great with the knife.

... Nothing wrong with a dressy sheath!

 

[2knife]

There is a melding of influences that i like about this. I think its a perfect blend.

No risk, no reward.
David

 

[Kevin Jones]

As if it's not difficult enough to make a beautiful and functional sheath it's also very important for a sheathmaker to be able to successfully match or carry on the theme of the knife.

This is especially true of higher end custom knives where the sheath is more an accompanying work of art than a practical apparatus to house the knife.

IMO, Chuck does this wonderfully as demonstrated here. Even considering what little I know about sheathmaking, I have to believe this particular blade shape must be difficult to even make a plain sheath must less this beautiful work of art that turns this nice EDC into a outstanding art set.

 

[Wild Rose]

I have to believe this particular blade shape must be difficult to even make a plain sheath

yep - any knives with a curved back edge are just a bear to build properly (the only thing "worse" is a trailing point , especially those long thin filet knives)- getting them to glide in and out of the sheath without puncturing the edge takes just the right shape and amount of tension - unless ordered other wise all my sheaths are made (even when I use a retention strap) so one can turn it upside down, give it a shake, and it won't fall out, yet the draw will be smooth - this can take anywhere from 1/2 na hour to 2 hours.
As for plain jane I can do it - here's one I built a few years ago for a Hossom with a real subtle back curve, but it was real bear to get it just right - I about tore my hair out (and I've got a lot of hair - about 36" worth ! - the thing is though in that market there's lots of competition an many of the "hobby" makers can usually charge less (nothing wrong with "hobby" makers - many are as good or better than the full-time pros), on the other hand there are few out there that do what I do...

 

[xaman]

VERY nice sheathwork bro, VERY nice!