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SBranson

SBranson

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I was asked to do the honour of making a sheath for Tad Lynch's Best New Maker award winning knife from Blade 2010.

Well of course I keep saying it that Paul's work is the nicest out there and so I can't help but follow much of his style. Here's what I came up with.

The pattern in the loop and the panel is semi Persian themed stamping and the outer border is my first custom stamp I made from butchering a Tandy stamp that I never use.

I consulted Paul's video again for this and every time I watch it I can't believe how much info there is in these videos. That and how precisely and accurately Paul works. I have to sort out my cutting methods as I think I made enough pieces for 2-3 sheaths due to problems with my cutting tools.

The inlay is ostrich leg. These pics were taken shortly after finishing so after a day and a half, the colour levelled nicely.

Anyway, here's a couple pics.

First Tad's award winning knife.

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Gorgeous!

Fantastic work Stuart - Full P.L style.
I really like how you replace the grind line - Your are stamped, not made with swivel knife which I've seen to this moment. Soon, I must contact with Paul and buy his complet video for me.

Best regards
Sly
 
Beautiful, Stuart. You really nailed those subtle little things that make a sheath very special to the knife it carries. The loop contour for instance. Your small stitching is perfect which is no mean job considering the size of your machine. I'd be proud to have my name on that sheath.

I also like the shape of your retention strap tip better than mine........so now I'm going to copy yours!

Paul
 
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Another beauty Stuart! The excellent work aside, I think it's goes with the knife extremely well.

Best,
Dave
 
Thanks guys. I worked all day on this one so I'm glad it looks alright in your eyes.

sheathmaker said:
I also like the shape of your retention strap tip better than mine........so now I'm going to copy yours!

Paul
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:p:p It's about time you got something back :p:p
 
Another beautiful example of leather art. Thanks for sharing this. I have a Cd full of your and Paul's work just to get inspiration. Trav
 
Outstandind leather work for a great looking knife. Thanks for the pic's !
 
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