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Just takes a little getting used to.
Harry, I actually did. It was odd at first but found a niche where the pocket sheath I settled on also has a place for my bullet pen:thumbup: I do find at times that I'll extract the knife and set down the sheath and relocate the knife only in my pocket
I must admit the Pauls pictures of his knife /pen combo slip got me interested and I put together a combo slip quickly to try one out .
My idea was to carry a Pencil ( remember when everyone used Pencils ) rather than a Pen .
I thought that combination would be more appropriate and symbiotic because a knife is needed to keep the pencil sharp .
I havent really got to many pics that i can show because its not a Traditional knife that lives inside it , but Im amazed at how much I have used the Pencil and this little combo has become a constant accessory in my daily world
Ken
I must admit the Pauls pictures of his knife /pen combo slip got me interested and I put together a combo slip quickly to try one out .
My idea was to carry a Pencil ( remember when everyone used Pencils ) rather than a Pen .
I thought that combination would be more appropriate and symbiotic because a knife is needed to keep the pencil sharp .
I havent really got to many pics that i can show because its not a Traditional knife that lives inside it , but Im amazed at how much I have used the Pencil and this little combo has become a constant accessory in my daily world
The leather I made this from is quite thick and I purposely did that so the slip will retain shape and form even when the Knife and Pencil are not in it .
The leather has and will continue to mold itself to the shape of the knife and that adds to the retention .
To extract the knife I manually pull it out rather than shake it .
The stitch lines purposely only go just over half way up the slip so that the top / flaps can be spread apart .
Once you have access to the knife you just pinch the end of it and extract it
This slip was made Roughout ( the Rough side of the leather faces outwards ) for a reason .
When you make something Roughout you get an instant lined slip or sheath ( see the first pic above - the smooth less abrasive side of the leather is now in contact with the knife ) , many top custom sheathmakers line their sheaths or pouches for that reason .
Also the Rough outer is very wear resistant and has the added benefit of being more " Grippy "in the pocket , it wont slip out as easily . As you can see from the recent pics the slip is already taking on a much used look , but I have given it a very hard time in its short life .
Hand sewing is like everything , the more you do the better you get
Thanks for the kind words about my hobby
Ken
Here is my front pocket wallet with orange cadet.
Room for a few credit cards and some cash folded in 3rds.
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Here is my front pocket wallet with orange cadet.
Room for a few credit cards and some cash folded in 3rds.
), now well battered - and the Ohta.
) now unused leather tools and get to work.
