Another reason I'm leaning towards it is that it seems like an inevitable step because of that very reason. My fingers already cramp up from leatherwork and the heal time is just going to get longer and longer. Kind of like how I used to be able to drink until 2am and then get up at dawn to run 5 miles. Now I need a whole day to recover from a few beers!Saves your hands from a lot of the wear and tear involved with hand stitching
I do as well, it's extremely satisfying. What's counter-therapeutic for me is knowing that one of you guys has a knife that's finished and are waiting a long time for the sheath. I don't like that, it bothers me.On a personal note, I find hand work to be rather therapeutic and quieting - it makes sense to those who know, I guess.
I hope this isn't being done at a restaurant Fondle your pepper in private!John, as I sat down eating lunch today, I was fondling both my Serrano and my Cowbell.
Thanks Jared, that's exactly what I'm going for, simple, effective and with attention to detail. I think detail in clean work is more impressive that intricate tooling.While simple and understated (certainly not a bad thing!), there is an attention to detail present that would easily be overlooked by someone that didn't know better.
Some jokes write themselves!Sorry Jared, that was way too easy.
I think you'll be in good shape, Scott sent 2 large pieces and they're thick enough to rip in half to make a set.but something tells me there won't be any more denim when it comes around again
Ooh dat's nice! Looks like a quick strop sharpens things back up?It's starting to develop a nice patina.
I do as well, it's extremely satisfying. What's counter-therapeutic for me is knowing that one of you guys has a knife that's finished and are waiting a long time for the sheath. I don't like that, it bothers me.
Only in private, I'm not an animal...I hope this isn't being done at a restaurant Fondle your pepper in private!
You're welcome John. I couldn't agree more.Thanks Jared, that's exactly what I'm going for, simple, effective and with attention to detail. I think detail in clean work is more impressive that intricate tooling.
Yeah, expected some razzing from that. Oh well. :shrug:Some jokes write themselves!
Agreed.Can't speak for others, and I know it's only one factor, but I have no problem waiting for an awesome sheath for an awesome knife. But also realize that as the volume goes up, something's gotta give, so if a machine makes your life easier then go for it!
Denim is definitely in the line up and I have plenty Embry, no worriesHey, I apparently didn’t read through all the posts thoroughly enough to realize that the denim isn’t a new stock material. If it’s in short supply I’m happy to go with something else. Seriously not a problem. I don’t think I’ve seen a color I didn’t like.
Only because we loves yaYeah, expected some razzing from that. Oh well. :shrug:
Only because we loves ya
Good deal, thanks, John.Denim is definitely in the line up and I have plenty Embry, no worries
Yep, I just hit it on the flannel wheel with some compound and shaving sharp again.So much to respond to here, I'll try to hit some of the points. Thanks for the compliments and feedback on the leatherwork. When it comes to a sewing machine, I didnt want to transition one day and have everyone go "Hey wait a minute, is this machine work?" That's something that needs to be known, not because it's a compromise, just a construction change.
Another reason I'm leaning towards it is that it seems like an inevitable step because of that very reason. My fingers already cramp up from leatherwork and the heal time is just going to get longer and longer. Kind of like how I used to be able to drink until 2am and then get up at dawn to run 5 miles. Now I need a whole day to recover from a few beers!
I do as well, it's extremely satisfying. What's counter-therapeutic for me is knowing that one of you guys has a knife that's finished and are waiting a long time for the sheath. I don't like that, it bothers me.
I hope this isn't being done at a restaurant Fondle your pepper in private!
Thanks Jared, that's exactly what I'm going for, simple, effective and with attention to detail. I think detail in clean work is more impressive that intricate tooling.
Some jokes write themselves!
I think you'll be in good shape, Scott sent 2 large pieces and they're thick enough to rip in half to make a set.
Ooh dat's nice! Looks like a quick strop sharpens things back up?
Definitely want to get another one with the Pocket sheath and clip like @greatscoot has, but something tells me there won't be any more denim when it comes around again
Oh, and SpyderPhreak , reading your post, just sounds like you like to fondle things!
Minimum 3/16 Greg, I can always try to rip down a thicker piece if you can't find scales. I'll keep an eye out.John how thick do the scales need to be?
I’m try to find some rag Micarta
Yes but those are after the pocket warnysThose look nice. Are you planning a Pocket Camp Knife build at some point?
Hah, you laugh, but think about it - a Pocket Camp Knife with a matching Pocket Hatchet, in a piggyback pocket sheath. See!Yes but those are after the pocket warnys