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Well here I go again! Here is the first sheath I have completed this year.
I built this one as a prototype for one I plan on making for my ASH1s when they arrive. I incorporated a few suggestions I received from leathercrafters here and elsewhere. I have also decided on a few changes i will incorporate on my next sheath, now that I have built a dangler. Now I really can't wait on my ASH1s. I need to place that order PRONTO!
Aesthetically speaking I try follow the Busse school of design, pioneered by Jerry and Dan Busse. I hope to fall somewhere in between their two styles
.
The sheath is made from some of the leather I bought at Tandy, I am moving up to some better leather here soon for the ASH1 sheaths. The sheath is finished using Obenaufs LP. It does not shine up all pretty, but it provides the leather conditioning and protection I want for use outdoors in all climates. I burnished and sealed the edges using bees wax they are very smooth but once again not too shiny. By using these two finishes I can easily restore the finish if need be and avoid the hassle of chemical finishes and unpredictable results.
Anyway on to the pics. Standard disclaimer about not being a photographer
applies.
Thanks for looking any input is appreciated.
Regards,
Nick
I built this one as a prototype for one I plan on making for my ASH1s when they arrive. I incorporated a few suggestions I received from leathercrafters here and elsewhere. I have also decided on a few changes i will incorporate on my next sheath, now that I have built a dangler. Now I really can't wait on my ASH1s. I need to place that order PRONTO!
Aesthetically speaking I try follow the Busse school of design, pioneered by Jerry and Dan Busse. I hope to fall somewhere in between their two styles
.The sheath is made from some of the leather I bought at Tandy, I am moving up to some better leather here soon for the ASH1 sheaths. The sheath is finished using Obenaufs LP. It does not shine up all pretty, but it provides the leather conditioning and protection I want for use outdoors in all climates. I burnished and sealed the edges using bees wax they are very smooth but once again not too shiny. By using these two finishes I can easily restore the finish if need be and avoid the hassle of chemical finishes and unpredictable results.
Anyway on to the pics. Standard disclaimer about not being a photographer
applies.
Thanks for looking any input is appreciated.
Regards,
Nick
