New piece from Nick wheeler for Jim Cooper

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Here's a sheath I made for Nick Wheeler to accompany his knife made for Jim Cooper ( Sharp by Coop).

The leather is my old stand by Wickett & Craig in russet, and the inlay is Ostrich Leg.

Photography is, of course, by the master himself.

Paul
 
Paul, you really did some spectacular work on this one. (as usual ;))

It is a fantastic package from 3 great artists in the field.

Hats off.
 
Gday Paul,
Stunning as usual.
As this knife has no gaurd to stop the blade descending further into the sheath and then the stitching, how do you overcome this on this type of knife/sheath combo???

Cheers Bruce
 
Well, I've got a couple of things going for me on this one with regard to your question.

No. 1. This is THE safe queen of all safe queens and it may not ever go back into the sheath after the photo session although it will be displayed along side the knife.

No 2. the sheath has a really tight semi molded friction fit at both the top and all the way down the blade. It just doesn't want to go deeper in the sheath than I intended. It is not seated in the photo at the intended depth.. All but the last line of the bolster is within the sheath when seated correctly and it wants to lock up right there.

No 3. If all else fails there is a nice little guard dam of JB Weld in the tip which will resist an amazing amount of penetration pressure if exerted by an absolute IDIOT which the owner is not.

Paul
 
Well, I've got a couple of things going for me on this one with regard to your question.

No. 1. This is THE safe queen of all safe queens and it may not ever go back into the sheath after the photo session although it will be displayed along side the knife.

No 2. the sheath has a really tight semi molded friction fit at both the top and all the way down the blade. It just doesn't want to go deeper in the sheath than I intended. It is not seated in the photo at the intended depth.. All but the last line of the bolster is within the sheath when seated correctly and it wants to lock up right there.

No 3. If all else fails there is a nice little guard dam of JB Weld in the tip which will resist an amazing amount of penetration pressure if exerted by an absolute IDIOT which the owner is not.

Paul

Well explained Paul, thanks. Ive got a few knives that havent got gaurds and was pondering how to go about the sheaths on the off chance they do end up in the hands of an IDIOT.
Cheers Bruce
 
Simply Extraordinarily Beautiful Paul and Nick and of course Jim for bringing that to life for us to view!
 
No 3. If all else fails there is a nice little guard dam of JB Weld in the tip which will resist an amazing amount of penetration pressure if exerted by an absolute IDIOT which the owner is not.

Paul

:eek:what an awesome idea!
 
Paul, my friend, given enough time (another 50 years) and I might equal your superlative rendition of what a sheath should look like!!!!! The cooperative effort with you, Nick and Jim being the principals, is without a doubt, a work any museum would be proud to acquire. ---Sandy---
 
Hey Lorien... It's a great idea but be sure to use the quick set stuff. I did it the first time with the regular.. oops. It stays messy for a long time. :p

And Paul, I've said it before but you really have taken sheaths to the peak of design and execution. It's so hard to do nice work without stealing at least a little from your style. Not that others out there aren't doing nice work in a different style but for the upscale work, yours is unparalleled.
 
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Lorien and Stuart, Yes I use the "5 Minute" JB Weld product. It is well hardened before the final assembly. In fact I use the 5 minute stuff exclusively anywhere I need the help from the Justice Brothers.

Paul
 
Hmm, how do you actually apply the JB in practice? Do you create a cavity for the JB to sit in? or just give your self a bit more depth?

Interesting. I learn something new every day.
 
Hmm, how do you actually apply the JB in practice? Do you create a cavity for the JB to sit in? or just give your self a bit more depth?

Interesting. I learn something new every day.

No cavity created. The junction of the two sides of the welt create am adequate "dam" on two sides to hold the fresh JB. I apply it with a tooth pick and put as much as is necessary to protect the end from puncture. I then apply the top piece of a blade sheath or do the fold over of a pouch sheath and that little pocket down there is sealed against the sharp point of the knife should it ever make it that far. I know the sheath is set hard and ready when the JB on my mixing patch is hard and ready.

Paul
 
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