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Ok, first some sheath pics...

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I figured this Nessmuk (gorgeous) isn't selling because of the lack of sheath, so now there is a sheath...

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Wade A. Martin...

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Also, I have decided the Karda's and BLJ's really would do great in kydex. I have not been doing kydex because of 2 reasons.
1) Wife hates smell and won't allow in oven
2) My press was a hastily done POS

So I built a new press, and tooK Tracy Mickley's advice and got a griddle to heat the kydex on! This works fantastic, and no need for an oven at all! I figured since I was really going to make the thing right, why not get some really good foam, and so I ordered some nice stiff foam from McMaster-Carr

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Now kydex is a breeze. And this AM within an hour I turned out these 4 sheaths.

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And pics of the bench. The third BLC is in the oven at this time.

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You guys check these out. This is truly a sneak peek. Another forumite and I are working on a little run of rehandled OLD nice ass machetes.

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Awesome! I'd almost forgotten how impressive your leather work is. Just lovely.

I heard a little something about that machete project, I'm very excited to see the results! I believe they will be popular.

And glad to see you got some more functional kydex pressing equipment, lots of your work would go well with that.
 
nice. i think the leather goes better with the looks, but maybe the kydex will be better for some. looking good
 
I've tried to do a little kydex at home and it's trickier than I thought. I suspect that a good press is key.

That's nice work Andy. The leather is great looking.
 
like the sheaths, the nessmuk, and the machete collaboration...but just love the bow legged choppers!! simply kick-ass! can't wait for my 2nd one:D
 
KJ. You need a good companion knife for your Bow Legged series knives. A knife with a point. Look at the Woodsman, Hunter, Bushcrafter, or Ladyfinger. JMHO.
 
Fiddleback said:
KJ. You need a good companion knife for your Bow Legged series knives. A knife with a point. Look at the Woodsman, Hunter, Bushcrafter, or Ladyfinger. JMHO.
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I agree with you Andy. However, all of a sudden that nessie is growing on me real fast:eek:
 
Thats a Ladyfinger with a Scandi grind and penetrator tip. I'll be making more. God help me get that tip right again!
 
damn Andy!!

I havent seen that much good lookin fiddleback leather in one place for years!!!! You still do the best leather man. You aint lost your touch thats fo sho.

Machetes???? Ohhhnooos. Dont forget bout me when you make em up.
 
Good ole school Collins Machete's too. Long bastids. You two guys wanna be on the list?
 
right on Andy.. great stuff man...:thumbup: your kydex looks nice... i have to give it a try one of these days...:)
 
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Thats a Ladyfinger with a Scandi grind and penetrator tip. I'll be making more. God help me get that tip right again!
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Andy

Could I get on a list for this model with sheath? What steel are you using on those?

Black and tan G10 handles - same as my order of BLC.
 
That nessie is gorgeous!!!! Nice work on yoru sheaths. Is that my BLJ in that pic?
 
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