W46-8 rescue and new leather

Ebbtide

Ebbtide

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This was in pretty rough shape when I got it and the factory leather just wouldn't do :)

As it arrived


And now with new pants


 
Very nice looking sheath. I've got a W-36 I'd like to clean up. What steps did you take to get yours looking so good?
 
Thanks everyone!
NCB, this one was pretty rough so I started with (gasp!) 220 grit.
That'll get your attention and show your commitment lol.
Then progressed up thru the grits, wet sanding with WD40 all the way up to 1500.
I had the sandpaper backed up with a mousepad that was mounted on a block of wood.
After that I gave it a good going over with Mother's Mag Polish.

All sanding strokes in one direction with much care.

Guard, handle and pommel got a buff with the dremel and white compound.

Hand sanding tutorial here

http://beknivessite2.homestead.com/guard.html

I've really grown to like this style sheath.
Even if it is a lot more to sew...
It fits into my modular carry system as well...
 
Ebbtide said:
NCB, this one was pretty rough so I started with (gasp!) 220 grit.
That'll get your attention and show your commitment lol.
Then progressed up thru the grits, wet sanding with WD40 all the way up to 1500.
I had the sandpaper backed up with a mousepad that was mounted on a block of wood.
After that I gave it a good going over with Mother's Mag Polish.

All sanding strokes in one direction with much care.

Guard, handle and pommel got a buff with the dremel and white compound.

Hand sanding tutorial here

http://beknivessite2.homestead.com/guard.html

I've really grown to like this style sheath.
Even if it is a lot more to sew...
It fits into my modular carry system as well...
Click to expand...

Looking at mine again, I can see where I would have to drop back to 220 to get out some of the deep scratches. I was hoping you had some secret to getting that great finish without the hard work :) Maybe the aged look is not so bad after all.

Thanks for the info!
 
After a while it gets to be a zen thing.
But yes it is some hard careful work.
Really satisfying when it is done though.

Makes one appreciate every handmade that they own :)
 
Ebbtide said:
After a while it gets to be a zen thing.
But yes it is some hard careful work.
Really satisfying when it is done though.

Makes one appreciate every handmade that they own :)
Click to expand...
I agree, my only hesitation is when I look at my workbench, I see plenty of opportunity for achieving zen.

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I made a new sheath for the W-36 and although the knife is not in that bad of shape, looking at your fantastic sheath and refurbish got my wheels spinning.

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The sheath is great and that knife doesn't look bad at all.

I won't complain about the W46's original shape since it helped with the price :)


The sharpening 'oops' scratches were significant.
We're doing much better now.
 
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