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This is my original sketch/mock-up...
Here are the materials I will be using. I spent most of the money I had on the leather, so I didn't have what many would consider to be "professional" items...
I got the template cut out for three of the four pieces (excluded: belt loop).
I cut the pieces out after tracing the shape onto the leather using the templates. They were warped, so I soaked them...
...I then laid them out to dry in the shape they needed to be in whether flat or curved...
Once dry, I drilled the holes for the artificial sinew (by hand...makes it kinda ugly) and started threading it.
After that, I got the snaps put on and that's where I've stopped for now.
I now realize how hard it is to do this without the proper tools and may hire someone like Pipeman to make it for me (love his work). However, it was fun and a great experience; It didn't come out TOO bad. Only thing I have left to do is clean up and burnish the edges along the welt. I like this style because it has the sheath and belt loop all in one, I can change the handle while it's in the sheath and the sheath can hold only the head if I decide to make a haft in the field.
So what's your verdict?
EDIT: Feel free the use the pattern. I'd like to see what the pro's can do.
Here are the materials I will be using. I spent most of the money I had on the leather, so I didn't have what many would consider to be "professional" items...
I got the template cut out for three of the four pieces (excluded: belt loop).
I cut the pieces out after tracing the shape onto the leather using the templates. They were warped, so I soaked them...
...I then laid them out to dry in the shape they needed to be in whether flat or curved...
Once dry, I drilled the holes for the artificial sinew (by hand...makes it kinda ugly) and started threading it.
After that, I got the snaps put on and that's where I've stopped for now.
I now realize how hard it is to do this without the proper tools and may hire someone like Pipeman to make it for me (love his work). However, it was fun and a great experience; It didn't come out TOO bad. Only thing I have left to do is clean up and burnish the edges along the welt. I like this style because it has the sheath and belt loop all in one, I can change the handle while it's in the sheath and the sheath can hold only the head if I decide to make a haft in the field.
So what's your verdict?
EDIT: Feel free the use the pattern. I'd like to see what the pro's can do.
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