The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Randy, is that hand stitched? It looks great! Horsewright, I’m waiting on a couple of tools to get in and I’m going to copy one of those pancake holsters. The border on that 1903 holster is great. Where did you purchase that?
Thanks, Jon
Another popular carry option is called an Askin's Avenger. It does not pull the front of the gun in quite as tightly as Dave's pancakes but they are very secure and stable and seem to fit my body better. Here is one I made to carry my baby Springfield 45. I carry it a lot and really don't notice it being there. I also have one for my full size 1911 and it works equally as well. Proper belt fit is critical though.
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Hey Hengelo_77, yes the threads are melted. In the first pic you can see it at top right and bottom left. It’s the first time I used this thread. It’s heavier than what I normally use. It didn’t melt well. Thank you duramax! That’s sound advice. Horsewright the letters were traced then transferred to the leather. I used a bolder pattern backgrounder I thought looked nice. I can see it now compared to your pics. I guess I just sort of stamped around the lines not really insetting. The only letter stamps I have are 1/4”. I use them for my makers mark. I shall improve on the next project (I hope). I guess I’ll keep adding to this thread when I get something done. Always looking for tips and feedback!
Thanks, Jon