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Hi folks.
Just wanted to show off a little sheath/edge guard I made to compliment an antique cleaver that I refinished for a Christmas present. The cleaver is from the Meriden Cutlery company Established in 1834, who went out of business in the 1960s. I did some research and this cleaver is thought to be from the 1930s-40s era. It was in really great shape when I found it on eBay and others were selling for $50+....I snagged this one for $5.00 with $3.00 shipping, I'm thinking because the seller listed it as Meridan Cuttery instead of Meriden Cutlery. With some time and love, I brought it to the state you see it in now. Hopefully for another 70+ years of service.
Leather: 8/9oz veg tan.
Stitching: Hand stitched with artificial sinew
Dye: Fiebing's Pro black and Pro mahogany
Finish: My own combo of Neat's foot oil/beeswax/paraffin
Hardware: Brass Line 24 snap
I got a little off kelter with the basketweave on the front side because I got ahead of myself and set the snap before I did the stamping. So, when coming around the snap, I had a booger of a time lining things up right. It's not something most people will notice, but it stands out to me like a sore thumb.
I gave the completed package to my friend the other day as an early Christmas present...mainly because if it stayed at my house any longer, I was going to claim it for myself.
Just wanted to show off a little sheath/edge guard I made to compliment an antique cleaver that I refinished for a Christmas present. The cleaver is from the Meriden Cutlery company Established in 1834, who went out of business in the 1960s. I did some research and this cleaver is thought to be from the 1930s-40s era. It was in really great shape when I found it on eBay and others were selling for $50+....I snagged this one for $5.00 with $3.00 shipping, I'm thinking because the seller listed it as Meridan Cuttery instead of Meriden Cutlery. With some time and love, I brought it to the state you see it in now. Hopefully for another 70+ years of service.
Leather: 8/9oz veg tan.
Stitching: Hand stitched with artificial sinew
Dye: Fiebing's Pro black and Pro mahogany
Finish: My own combo of Neat's foot oil/beeswax/paraffin
Hardware: Brass Line 24 snap
I got a little off kelter with the basketweave on the front side because I got ahead of myself and set the snap before I did the stamping. So, when coming around the snap, I had a booger of a time lining things up right. It's not something most people will notice, but it stands out to me like a sore thumb.
I gave the completed package to my friend the other day as an early Christmas present...mainly because if it stayed at my house any longer, I was going to claim it for myself.
