Geez you're good Paul.

SBranson

SBranson

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I had to post this over here and hope Paul doesn't mind but everything about this one just blows me away. I get excited by your work Paul but the extra groove between the stitching and the edge is a touch of design genius. It complements the inlay so much and I am really in awe at this sheath. It seems a step above even from someone who's every sheath is so far beyond in the first place.

Bravo!

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That little extra groove (burnished line) is so easy, and it can go on even the most simple and plain sheath and really dress it up. That, my friend is the track of a number 5 groover,(mis-wrote groover should be #5 creaser) readily available any most any place that sells leather tools. Groovers (should read Creasers) come in 2, 3, 4, and 5. That number 5 is the ONLY one you need.

Thanks for noticing.

Paul
 
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I have a groover, not sure of the size...:p The trick is knowing when to use it for great effect and this Paul is one of those times that I just didn't think of putting it between the edge and stitching. I've played with the space between the darkened edge and the stitching, trying to get the best "frame" but this is an extra touch that I don't remember seeing before and boy it looks nice.

This sheath, with the beautiful inlay, the scalloped and tooled border for the inlay, the warmth of the colour etc.. etc... It just has all the elements so beautifully put together.

I had to comment.
 
Absolutely astounding work. Thanks for sharing it. Moose
 
SBranson said:
I have a groover, not sure of the size...:p The trick is knowing when to use it for great effect and this Paul is one of those times that I just didn't think of putting it between the edge and stitching. I've played with the space between the darkened edge and the stitching, trying to get the best "frame" but this is an extra touch that I don't remember seeing before and boy it looks nice.

This sheath, with the beautiful inlay, the scalloped and tooled border for the inlay, the warmth of the colour etc.. etc... It just has all the elements so beautifully put together.

I had to comment.
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CORRECTION...CORRECTION...CORRECTION

I wrote number 5 groover. The tool is actually a number 5 CREASER.

A groover is what you use for stitch lines. A creaser does not remove anything or gouge anything out of the leather. It embosses and then burnishes the line.

Sorry for the brain fart on my part. I edited my original post to reflect the correct information.

Paul
 
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Paul may LOOK good but he cheats!







I have no clue what that means - but I keep telling myself that to make myself feel better.

TF
 
The # 5 creaser is an abolute "MUST" in any leather workers tool rack. It is one of the small things that brings large results!! Paul is a master in the use of that tool---even if he originally identified it as a groover---After all, he is getting a little long in the tooth like me!! haha ----Sandy---
 
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