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Gadsden
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Nice work. Did you use a different finish for these two? It looks like one is a little darker. Also did you make the knives too? I just finished a pancake style sheath for a guy at work for his two pistol mags. It was a lot of fun trying something new.
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Those are cool Chris. The knives look great too. You got a pic of wearing one?
Thanks fellas.
Gadsden, the difference isn't nearly as noticeable in hand. I did the exact same finish to both and both sheaths are cut from the same double shoulder, though I can't swear the one on the right didn't get slightly more oil. Someone might know better, but I think what has happened was the sheath on the right has "aged' a bit more from being cut out and laying on the table for a month or so and the one on the left was cut out this week and spent the rest of its time with me tucked back in the corner.
Here you go Dave. Sorry, my wife doesn't wear a belt so my model isn't nearly as attractive as the one who does a lot of your modeling.
The first thing my wife said when I was putting these on was that I need a new belt(and apparently a new shirt lol). Though I could still bend over just fine, over the front pocket just felt awkward, but I am sure it would be much better after break in. The most comfortable to me was behind the back with the belt going over the knife though I would not want to try and resheath the knife while occupied doing something else. I do think if I were to wear this style on a daily basis it would be behind the back with the belt under the knife. I think after the belt and sheath both broke in, it would be the most comfortable, least restrictive for me.
Chris
Gadsden, the difference isn't nearly as noticeable in hand. I did the exact same finish to both and both sheaths are cut from the same double shoulder, though I can't swear the one on the right didn't get slightly more oil. Someone might know better, but I think what has happened was the sheath on the right has "aged' a bit more from being cut out and laying on the table for a month or so and the one on the left was cut out this week and spent the rest of its time with me tucked back in the corner.
Here you go Dave. Sorry, my wife doesn't wear a belt so my model isn't nearly as attractive as the one who does a lot of your modeling.
The first thing my wife said when I was putting these on was that I need a new belt(and apparently a new shirt lol). Though I could still bend over just fine, over the front pocket just felt awkward, but I am sure it would be much better after break in. The most comfortable to me was behind the back with the belt going over the knife though I would not want to try and resheath the knife while occupied doing something else. I do think if I were to wear this style on a daily basis it would be behind the back with the belt under the knife. I think after the belt and sheath both broke in, it would be the most comfortable, least restrictive for me.
Chris
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Just gonna have to make her a beltless sheath! Those look good on. There certainly is a break in period with pancake sheaths for sure. I'm sure I've mentioned it before but it seems like pancakes aren't for everyone but those that like them really, really like them. Nice job. That color difference just happens. Can be about a hundred reasons. Give them about a week and I'd be surprised if ya could see any differenece.
More of an "and such" but I sat down tonight and did some tooling with the Hide House leather.
It's hard to explain but the leather just feels different while you're working with it compared to Tandy leather. The tools seem to make a cleaner impressions and like I said in the other thread, the nap on the back side is SO much cleaner.
Still need to stain and stitch yet in the next few days of course. The cross showed me that straight lines are harder than the organic flow of the oak leaves I've done in the past. I used a straight edge with the quilting, no clue why I tried to freehand the cross.
Thanks for looking,
Chris
It's hard to explain but the leather just feels different while you're working with it compared to Tandy leather. The tools seem to make a cleaner impressions and like I said in the other thread, the nap on the back side is SO much cleaner.
Still need to stain and stitch yet in the next few days of course. The cross showed me that straight lines are harder than the organic flow of the oak leaves I've done in the past. I used a straight edge with the quilting, no clue why I tried to freehand the cross.
Thanks for looking,
Chris
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Thats looking good Chris. Real nice! Glad you're liking that leather. The more I look at it the more I like the cross freehand, kinda a rusticness to it that contrasts well with the straight quilting.
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Ah there's the knife. Looking good Chris. That ironwood finishes nicely doesn't it? One of my favorite handle materials. That horsehead makers mark resemples some decal I got on my leather toolbox out in the shop. You're developing a distinctive style in your knvies and your leatherwork.
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Very nice work! We have so much talent in this forum!
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Shipping some cattle today and monday morning. Otherwise I'll be around and in the shop.
I don't do it very often, but I played with a little kydex this weekend.
Lots of room for improvement with the kydex but I did stumble upon what I think to be a legitimate alternative for bending loops on the kydex sheaths.
Found it in a farm store if anyone cares to guess what it is.
Chris
Lots of room for improvement with the kydex but I did stumble upon what I think to be a legitimate alternative for bending loops on the kydex sheaths.
Found it in a farm store if anyone cares to guess what it is.
Chris