question for Dan Koster - burlap wrapped sheath

The burlap wrapped sheath would provide good concealment in a survival situation. Other than that why wouldn't you want good leather to show.

Ice
 
Green Ice said:
The burlap wrapped sheath would provide good concealment in a survival situation. Other than that why wouldn't you want good leather to show.

Ice
Click to expand...

It was a Kydex sheath. :)

Steve
 
wow...haven't thought of that one for a while...

sorry, KM, the customer changed his mind and when with leather over kydex instead. I lost the burlap in the move, or else I'd go out and try it now. It was cool burlap too - camoflauge colored.

I had two plans in mind - 1. wrap several layers of burlap around the kydex and stitch it scabbard style. or, 2. overlap a few layers and seal it with epoxy (or fingernail polish, etc) to the kydex.

To be honest, I got the idea from Terry Sisco - he probably has better information on fabric wraps. He does a lot of canvas "socks".
 
Hmm. I was just messing around with the burlap and noticed that it comes apart easily at the edges, since it has such a coarse weave. Also, when you pull on the burlap, it stretches out and the fibers bunch up or pull off in your hand. So it seemed to me that it would be tricky to wrap it well, which is why I asked about it.

Another question, did you have time to put the Bura forging video online? And does it show how the kamis make the fullers? Thanks!
 
no luck putting it online yet. I still need to find a software that will convert the video - need to go back and try again.

the fullers are put on with an angle grinder, btw. I about fell off my chair laughing. I expected some elaborate forging voodoo...:rolleyes:...had myself all twisted up with suspense...:p....anyway, I'll give it another shot.



re: burlap

Yes, I had the same difficulties the first time I tried it. Somebody gave me the idea to "seal it" with epoxy or something else. I was worried most about the burlap catching on something, getting a snag and coming apart. It certainly would have looked cool.....but maybe a bit impractical.
 
Of all the materials to wrap a sheath in, burlap seems to be among the least durable, unless as Dan suggests. it's embedded in some kind of plastic. What am I missing here? :confused:
 
Daniel Koster said:
no luck putting it online yet. I still need to find a software that will convert the video - need to go back and try again.

<snip>
Click to expand...

What format do you need it in, and what format is it in now?

I have(or have access to) a LOT of video processing software.
 
Hmmm...

What if one were to mix up a big batch of epoxy and paint a thick coat over the scabbard; then, a long strip of burlap, as wide as the scabbard is long, is wrapped over it. After each turn the exterior of the burlap is given a heavy coat of epoxy and another turn is put on until it's built up to the desired thickness. If the epoxy is good and tacky it ought to hold everything together until it's cured.

Burlap Micarta?

I wonder what this would look like.
 
jamesraykenney said:
What format do you need it in, and what format is it in now?

I have(or have access to) a LOT of video processing software.
Click to expand...

It's in VCD on 3 CDs and I need to do a little cut-n-paste into segments...and then stream those segments over the internet...probably mpeg4...?

I can convert everything except VCD...:rolleyes: :(
 
burlap micarta....I like that idea. :D :cool:

It would have a neat 3-D effect.
 
Daniel Koster said:
It's in VCD on 3 CDs and I need to do a little cut-n-paste into segments...and then stream those segments over the internet...probably mpeg4...?

I can convert everything except VCD...:rolleyes: :(
Click to expand...

You need some sort of VCD ripping program. I did a google search and it looks like a lot of the stuff is junk. I'm trying to find a free/open source program now.

There's a GNU program called VCDImager/VCDRip. the VCDRip lets you convert the VCD format to mpeg. http://www.vcdimager.org/software.phtml Unfortunately, it will only run on Linux (you can also run it under Windows, but you need cygwin, which is like a Unix command line for Windows). There's a version built specially for Windows which will run on its own, but it only can convert mpeg to VCD, not the other way.
 
Khukuri Monster said:
You need some sort of VCD ripping program. I did a google search and it looks like a lot of the stuff is junk. I'm trying to find a free/open source program now.

There's a GNU program called VCDImager/VCDRip. the VCDRip lets you convert the VCD format to mpeg. http://www.vcdimager.org/software.phtml Unfortunately, it will only run on Linux (you can also run it under Windows, but you need cygwin, which is like a Unix command line for Windows). There's a version built specially for Windows which will run on its own, but it only can convert mpeg to VCD, not the other way.
Click to expand...

I use cygwin all the time... It is a great piece of software... I am SO glad that they do not charge for it anymore!!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top