New Sheath for an AK Bowie and Ganga Ram (Pic Heavy)

pugs75

pugs75

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Hello All,
Ive been a busy beaver, about two or three weeks ago I picked up an AK Bowie from the DOD, Ive been waiting for a wood handled bowie and when it came up I pounced. I am very impressed with the new bowie's coming out, I like the balance and the thinner spine compared to the old 1/2 inch spine blades. As always I like to make my own sheaths for my blades so I decided to do one for this and one for my 18" Ganga Ram that I got in a trade from a friend. Both were made from 8/9 oz leather, and stitched with artificial sinew. I did some stamping and texturing on both and used some new snaps I had. I really like how they came out. The colors look brighter in the light but they actually match very well. Hope you like the pic's and as always thanks for looking.

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Ganga Ram
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Thank You very much for the kind compliments, they are very much appreciated.
 
Those sheaths look good! The embellishment is simple and looks good. I like it. Those edges are really nice also. Keep up the good work!
 
Thank You again guys, I really appreciate it, Yesterday I upgraded my account to Craftsman and will offer my services to anyone interested in my sheaths. As soon as I can update my title I will post this to the general forum.
 
I sold my Ganga Ram a few years ago. I loved the knife, it really was a pretty thing. But it seemed totally impractical with the standard sheath. I live close to Claremore so I asked Terry about making something practical for it but he was busy with a million things already. Somebody offered me good money for the knife, so I sold it. Regret it... of course. Anyway, that sheath looks like it has potential. I especially like the way you made it with a swivel.

My son is 15 and a Boy Scout. Thinks he wants to stay in long enough to get his Eagle Scout. I've thought about gifting him a decent blade but lack of a really practical way of carrying something like a 15" HI has stopped me.

IMO... there is a real market for something like this.

Gregg
 
tulsamal said:
I sold my Ganga Ram a few years ago. I loved the knife, it really was a pretty thing. But it seemed totally impractical with the standard sheath. I live close to Claremore so I asked Terry about making something practical for it but he was busy with a million things already. Somebody offered me good money for the knife, so I sold it. Regret it... of course. Anyway, that sheath looks like it has potential. I especially like the way you made it with a swivel.

My son is 15 and a Boy Scout. Thinks he wants to stay in long enough to get his Eagle Scout. I've thought about gifting him a decent blade but lack of a really practical way of carrying something like a 15" HI has stopped me.

IMO... there is a real market for something like this.

Gregg
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Thank You very much, I have used the D-ring from the start, I like how it allows the blade to move with you without binding.
 
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