My little piglet snag...

KnifeAddictAK

KnifeAddictAK

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Since the rule is pics must be posted of new pieces, here ya go...

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I love this little critter :D :cool:

(Some day, I'll try to work on my camera stills... Right now, Ashton is calling)
 
I recently got one just like it, and think it`s a great EDC. (I had a black one since they first came out, but it was stolen from my car) Who made the sheath?

John
 
I missed one with that kind of sheath on the forums awhile ago. Really like the sheath. Any info? Thanks
 
Yeah... 1/4". Mics out around .265/.270 ish on the handle spine. I believe the sheath is called a Bad-assed leather? Can't remember. Got this off a buddy.
 
Great, Thanks KA! I didn't know Dwayne made those. I just bought a few sheaths from him. Well, here' s the next one!! :D
 
technically that's a as-ass; as the bad ass is for a ba3.
dwayne's making me the bad ass, as ass, lms ass, and lrmrs ass, and perhaps a sk ass.
very coool fat das, bry!
 
voracious said:
technically that's a as-ass; as the bad ass is for a ba3.
dwayne's making me the bad ass, as ass, lms ass, and lrmrs ass, and perhaps a sk ass.
very coool fat das, bry!
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Another technicality...... that is an ASS Shaker :p the BAD ASS is for the AD, the BA3 sheath is the BAss ASS, then theres the Howling ASS for you Rats, and (gods help me) the Coot's ASS :barf: Next up for Vor is the Meaner ASS, then the Leaner ASS, and theres that Boney ASS (Skeleton Key), Coming soon is the enevitable Rats ASS (for the Rat Tail), and the ASS Skinner (!!! :eek: ) What can I say, I'm an ASS man! :D :confused: :rolleyes:

Did I miss anything? :p

KAAK, we might arrange a finders fee ;)
 
That's alotta ass... Thanks for the correction. I'm still learnin'. Short attention hey wheres the folder?
 
leatherman,

mmmm... so if i sent you a busse 3 finger whould it be a "3 fingers in ass" :confused:

question, how is the wax finish diff than the others? oil finish?

which is more natural looking for a "saddle tan" or "oiled" looking finish?

just got through browsing your site, very nice work on both your leather and the web site, very nice :cool:
 
idahoskunk said:
leatherman,

mmmm... so if i sent you a busse 3 finger whould it be a "3 fingers in ass" :confused:

question, how is the wax finish diff than the others? oil finish?

which is more natural looking for a "saddle tan" or "oiled" looking finish?

just got through browsing your site, very nice work on both your leather and the web site, very nice :cool:
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Uh, ya, that one would be one of those "with a name like that its gotta be good, cause its just plain disturbing!" :D

The different finishes have different uses, purposes, and definite differences in the looks of the finished product. Waxes leave a mellow shine, protect well, but dont last a whole long time under constant use, you simply wax it up when you shine up those boots. An oil finish is an "internal" finish, it soaks in deep, protects the leather from water induced hardening but the leather will still get wet. The oil finish is the most "rustic" as no shine and it shows scratches and impacts a lot easier. Now, coatings, ie Varnishes, acrylics, laquers, etc are surface sealers, they will shed water, protect against sun damage, impact resistance is good, but it will crack in time, seals oils out of the leather ie, you cant oil or wax the leather after its sealed, Most are incredibly glossy, though there are some satin, and flat finishes. They tend to give the leather a "plastic" appearance, which is why I tend to shy away from it. There is a second type of wax treatment that is internal, sheds water very well, conditions the leather very well, isnt shiny at all. It involves heating a wax/oil mix and applying it to the leather and then heating that so the mix sinks deep into the leather. This is referred to as a Wax impregnated sheath, I love the look of this method, its labor intensive, takes friggin forever to get all those coats of mix into the leather but the finished product is both beautiful and is virtually waterproof, even the inside of the sheath is treated. Its messy, hot, and noisy with the hairdryer on constantly, but the result is absoluty stunning on light leather colors, and so deep on dark leather colors. Dark brown and mahogany look especially well with this treatment.

Thanks for the kind words on my work and my wifes web mistressing. She added over 150 pictures to our site and its really looking awesome, gotta love having a computer geek for a spouse!:D;)

Whew! hope that wasnt info overload, sometimes it helps to come in with a little basic knowledge. And I love doing all the research on leather, its history, all the treatments, and all the ways it can be manipulated. Been doing a lot of Medieval studies lately, now that is some interesting stuff! Curboulli-the term for the wax hardening of leather for use in utensils and armor. Now I have a new thing to experiment with!:D
 
Thanks for that info Dwayne. I'll be printing that for furture reference... and will be giving you a shout as well! Peace
 
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