Koster Bushcraft (in progress)

[Martin Swinkels]

Not that I'm any expert but why don't you get some small diameter rubber tubing (surgical), slit it and slip it on the lip of the clamp. I just thought of this because I love those suckers too but hate the marks and having to move them.

Yeah.
I tried cushoning it with closed cellfoam, which works great, but to be honoust. I really don't mind that much. They are meant to be users, and are bound to be scratched anyway. If you want something really pretty there are other guys doing a waaaaay better job then me. And in the overall package, it doesn't look too bad I guess. There are loads of toolmarks to be found when you look really critical.

Thanks.
martin

 

[Martin Swinkels]

Maybe it's shrunk so tight that it will stay put?

No.
Without coming up with a tutorial: It's a combination of wetmolding, and shrinkage to fit. Applied heat during the process, and the finish also have a role in that. But if I had to name it, I'd call it molded to fit, not shrunk.
That goes for the halftanned.
The lappleather is another story. I haven't really cracked that yet. The sheath worked out fine, but there's a very very little space between the leather and the kydex. You can feel it when you push it in.

Thanks.
martin

 

[Martin Swinkels]

The one on the right is my favourite.

I won't use these rivets anymore until I get a decent rivetsetter.

The look is great, but it feels a bit 'plastic' compared to the halftanned..

 

[trestle]

Nice work Martin, I'm beginning to agree with you.

 

[Martin Swinkels]

This setup worked best after all.

Check the whole story on my blogspot !
follow the link below..
lots a pics, hope you like it

Thanks

martin