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[Wovoka]

Hey everybody! I just received Mountain Bowie #1 and the Tarwar from 3/13/09 DOTD. First impressions:

Mountain Bowie- This is definately what I would call a hard use camp knife. It arived quite dull, but that's ok. I will put the working edge on it myself. It screams "take me to the woods!". Not quite sure what to make of the sheath, tho. Will probly get a leather sheath made.

Tarwar- OMG! This beauty was made by Royal Kami Bura, and it shows. Fit and finish are something to behold. Zombies BEWARE!!!

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Congrats

You might try your hand at leathercaft. It's really not that hard, and can be kinda fun. about 10 bucks in materials, a little forward thinking, and a couple hours can yield a very personal accent to your knife

 

[Wovoka]

I dable in kydex, but have never made a leather sheath. Where would I get the materials? Thanx for the help.

 

[DaddyDett]

Try Tandy Leather's site, or the local craft shop. Many local and chain craft/hobby shops carry Tandy products.

 

[DocH]

Kewl Snag Sir!!
Soooo The Tarwar is a Pretty Neat Blade, Eh Wovoka?
I think the next Blade I would like to add is the Giant Chitlangi Bowie and maybe a Tibetan Sword.....
But right now I am Tickled Pink with My Everest Kats!!
Doc

 

[Yvsa]

Kewl Snag Sir!!
Soooo The Tarwar is a Pretty Neat Blade, Eh Wovoka?
I think the next Blade I would like to add is the Giant Chitlangi Bowie and maybe a Tibetan Sword.....
But right now I am Tickled Pink with My Everest Kats!!
Doc

Doc, you really, really, need a Manjushree Sword!
Methinks your prized HI Katanas would rapidly take a back seat to a Manjushree...

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[b.c.molin]

Doc, you really, really, need a Manjushree Sword!

Methinks your prized HI Katanas would rapidly take a back seat to a Manjushree...

Doc, I followed Yvsa's comments and hunted down an original 2005 made 17inch Foxy Folly ... its now my favourite and most used Khuk!

I know that I will now be putting a Manjushree on my sword list!:thumbup:

But back OT: good mini-review Wovoka but where are the photo's?

 

[Wovoka]

Don't have a digital camera. Crazy, huh? I will obtain one soon, and post pics. thanks for the interest.

 

[b.c.molin]

Don't have a digital camera. Crazy, huh?

Not crazy at all! I only have one because I won it in a phone in competition- the best thing ever won so far

Due to the pace of change with anything to do with digital technology, what you buy today is out of date, not to mention almost worthless, within months. :grumpy:

The retained value in knives and such is one of the main reason's I buy them ...after love, and practical usage of course.

 

[titus010782]

Congrats

You might try your hand at leathercaft. It's really not that hard, and can be kinda fun. about 10 bucks in materials, a little forward thinking, and a couple hours can yield a very personal accent to your knife

Yeah, not hard at all. There a re alot of leatherwork tips on youtube aswell.

Tandy is a but pricy. I went with local smaller suppliers.

10oz - 12oz Vegtan is great for a thick blade because you can wrap you knife in cling film and mould the leather with water, cut the final shape out and sew it together. i have recently gotten a whole shoulder in anticipation of the sirupati I have coming in (when those customs vultures release it)
After that, either tool it a little or seal it with some finisher.

Leather looks alot better on a natural materials knife, amiright?:thumbup:

 

[Wovoka]

titus: uright. will research and proceed. thanks to all for the guidance!. Happy birthday Yangdu.