One of the great things about Paul is that he freely gives information that he took many years to perfect. He is the man when it comes to giving great advice and showing his personal technique. My sheaths would not look anything like they do now if he was not as forthcoming in the techniques that he invested so much time in. He led me in the direction of the Cobra sewing machine (and let me tell you, I can't wait to stitch sheaths now...I'm not kidding, I want to finish a knife so that I get to stitch the sheath on my new machine, that is how much I love it!). Anyways, knifeleather, I am slightly green with jealousy for your opportunity to hang out with Mr. Long. I live in NY and have rarely made it down to Texas, so the opportunity is not there. BTW the sheath looks great, and I can see Mr. Long's influence in it. I mean that as a compliment. I hope people can say the same about my sheaths.