Finished tomahawk sheath (fail)

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grumpy_grinder

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It didn't turn out like I had hoped ... Nevertheless I learned a lot making this one. I will re-engineer the next one I make. The flap never ce down right I should have gave it a bigger angle and bigger flap. I might try to wet it and shape it more. the sheath is all died , the is no blotchy patch it is just the light reflection

And yes the snap is off ... I had to off set
It to put tension on the flap on that angle so it didn't look as retarded.

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Here is a little explanation on how I went about doing this sheath.

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Here is a welt I made for under the chopping blade
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I don't think you failed. It isn't terrible. Looks quite functional. The next one will be way better.

Good luck,

Todd
 
That doesn't look like a failure. Make sure you ware it and use it so you will know how well it functions in real life. Keep up the good work.
John S.
 
Grumpy, it's looks like a success to me. By that I mean, look what you learned not to do next time and also what worked just fine. Experience is the toughest teacher, but also one of the very best.

Paul
 
sheathmaker said:
Grumpy, it's looks like a success to me. By that I mean, look what you learned not to do next time and also what worked just fine. Experience is the toughest teacher, but also one of the very best.

Paul
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Thanks Paul , I just have a hard time with the actual design and pattern making.
 
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sheathmaker said:
Grumpy, I'd suggest you get some 1/4 inch grid paper and make the pattern on paper first. Obvious errors begin to show there if they are going to be. Also if it does turn out badly, you still have the original pattern and know where to make adjustments.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1305147-Paul-Long-Butterfly-sheath-pattern-tutorial?highlight=Paul+Long+pouch+sheath+tutori

The link is for a pouch sheath, but the idea works for anything.


Paul
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Good idea

Thanks Paul
 
The flap is the biggest fail , it did not turn out how I had planned. I will stitch it , buff it , oil it then super sheen it and see how it performs in the field
 
I have to agree: not a fail. Consider it a lesson paid for. Had it smacked into my head that there are only 3 ways of learning: 1) Through your own mistakes, 2) Through someone elses mistakes or 3) Not learning at all. Its just a dead cow. Finish this one and then start over.
 
learning through mistakes for sure. Dave I know you use a round knife , i've been considering one to cut out my pieces more accurately , seems like the physics of the blade would be able to cut corners and rounds with more ease then an old utility blade.
 
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