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- Dec 27, 2001
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As usual, it was all going great until..... a pouch sheath for a fillet knife. I used a little lighter weight leather, I'd guess 5-6 oz. Of course being for a fillet knife, it was a long, thin sheath. I even got online and re-read a sheathmaking tutorial on CKD. When I dipped the sheath it curled and shriveled at the tip. It would still work, just looks really funny. The wax/ mink oil mixture was just beginning to smoke when I dipped it. I've done it with heavier leather before, was that my problem? Leather too thin? Wax too hot? What do you think, and what is your technique? Thanks.