Whacha Been Up To......

[jfk1110]

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Some great work on that sheath Coleman!!!!! Classy!!!!

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Some great work on that sheath Coleman!!!!! Classy!!!!

Thank you, J.

 

[Mendoman]

Been a while since I've posted some work here:

A Carlos border stamped belt is one of our staples.

We were packing up some In Stock items. We were setting up a table at a cutting horse clinic I was riding in.

Been some years since we've made reins and headstalls.

Had a few knives to take too:

Finished off another batch of sheaths and knives:

More belts:

Old and new:

Whaha been up to?

That Ironwood with Jade is a gorgeous combination, and the darker sheath is a great match for it. As usual, everything else looks great too. One day I’ll spring for a Ranchero. My Tapadero gets a lot of use all the time but especially when I’m running my firewood bundle machine. I cut the wrap with it on every bundle and I’ve made a lot. Also bonus pic of the new donkey that arrived today as a companion for our other donkey that recently lost her buddy.

 

[Horsewright]

That Ironwood with Jade is a gorgeous combination, and the darker sheath is a great match for it. As usual, everything else looks great too. One day I’ll spring for a Ranchero. My Tapadero gets a lot of use all the time but especially when I’m running my firewood bundle machine. I cut the wrap with it on every bundle and I’ve made a lot. View attachment 2912399Also bonus pic of the new donkey that arrived today as a companion for our other donkey that recently lost her buddy. View attachment 2912400

Very cool! Glad you are liking that Tapadero. Thanks for the kind words. When you are ready for a Ranchero we could do that ironwood and jade.

 

[Lorien]

finished this rig up today.

 

[jfk1110]

finished this rig up today.

Nice job

 

[Horsewright]

finished this rig up today.

Very nice edges!

 

[Lorien]

while I'm not really digging the general shape of this sheath, (it's close but not quite there) its function makes me very happy. I'm always looking to create sheaths that have an easy, quiet draw, that also retain the knife well enough that it doesn't rattle around or fall out willy nilly. This one works as perfectly as any sheath I've ever made, and better than most.

Now I can start thinking about how I want to design the carry system...

 

[PenisMightier]

Here is a pocket sheath I recently completed for my custom modified Russel Green River patch knife.

My edges definitely leave something to be desired, but I was tired of sanding, and since this will live in a pocket I just shot more for functional than beautiful.

 

[jfk1110]

Here is a pocket sheath I recently completed for my custom modified Russel Green River patch knife.

My edges definitely leave something to be desired, but I was tired of sanding, and since this will live in a pocket I just shot more for functional than beautiful.

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Better than I could make...

 

[PenisMightier]

Better than I could make...

Thank you! It definitely takes time and practice, but I bet you could do it. This is not my first pocket sheath, and I am still learning, but with each one I learn what not to do and how to improve.

 

[Horsewright]

Some recents:

One order here. Two Rangeflap holsters and one Pancake with water buffalo overlay:

Finished off a roughout rifle scabbard at the same time but didn't get any pics. It was a gun leather weekend.

Had a friend come over. He'd ordered a belt and wanted to watch me make it for him. He wanted to see all the steps. That idea kind of morphed into me just doing the tooling, fitting the buckle set and cutting the tapers. He pretty much did the rest with me showing him how. He even ran the sewing machine for the first time. We showed him how, sewed a small section and he did the rest.

This pic is kinda cool cause he's workin on his belt on the finisher while wearing a Horsewright belt:

While here he took an old Leatherman case apart and used it as a pattern to build a new one. This was all him, I just directed.

I think he did a pretty darn good job on both.

 

[navman]

While the handle cures in glue up, got this one done to compliment a "jeans" handle theme. Brown leather with blue ostrich leg and blue stitching:

 

[EMCEE]

Lot’s of practice (trying new techniques) have led to this nearly complete sheath. It’s made of 5 layers of dyed vegi-tan w/ top overlay and ray skin inlay.

The belt loop can be detached by removing 6 Chicago screws. Stold this trick fair n square from the great duramax .

The sheath is specific to the Carothers (CPK) FK2. I sincerely hope it serves its new owner well, for years to come. He challenged me to increase my humble skill/experience level on this one.

Btw, I’m Michael and have been making leather sheaths for about two years. It’s purely a hobby unless I’m commissioned to make one for a specific knife that both the requestor and I own.

A few of you on this sub have inspired me and even offered pointers. Thank you !

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

While the handle cures in glue up, got this one done to compliment a "jeans" handle theme. Brown leather with blue ostrich leg and blue stitching:

Looks great, Josh!

Lot’s of practice (trying new techniques) have led to this nearly complete sheath. It’s made of 5 layers of dyed vegi-tan w/ top overlay and ray skin inlay.

The belt loop can be detached by removing 6 Chicago screws. Stold this trick fair n square from the great duramax .

The sheath is specific to the Carothers (CPK) FK2. I sincerely hope it serves its new owner well, for years to come. He challenged me to increase my humble skill/experience level on this one.

Btw, I’m Michael and have been making leather sheaths for about two years. It’s purely a hobby unless I’m commissioned to make one for a specific knife that both the requestor and I own.

A few of you on this sub have inspired me and even offered pointers. Thank you !

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Very nice, Michael! You’ve come a long way, my friend!

 

[duramax]

Lot’s of practice (trying new techniques) have led to this nearly complete sheath. It’s made of 5 layers of dyed vegi-tan w/ top overlay and ray skin inlay.

The belt loop can be detached by removing 6 Chicago screws. Stold this trick fair n square from the great duramax .

The sheath is specific to the Carothers (CPK) FK2. I sincerely hope it serves its new owner well, for years to come. He challenged me to increase my humble skill/experience level on this one.

Btw, I’m Michael and have been making leather sheaths for about two years. It’s purely a hobby unless I’m commissioned to make one for a specific knife that both the requestor and I own.

A few of you on this sub have inspired me and even offered pointers. Thank you !

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Very nice my friend !!!!
Excellent layout with the inlay and overlay , well done

 

[EMCEE]

Looks great, Josh!


Very nice, Michael! You’ve come a long way, my friend!

Very nice my friend !!!!
Excellent layout with the inlay and overlay , well done

I appreciate you both ! Means a lot, especially considering the tutoring you’ve both offered my rookie ass !

You may have noticed that I haven’t installed the snaps yet on that sheath. I have an arbor press but not compatible dyes for 15mm snaps. What do you fine leather whisperers use ?

 

[duramax]

I appreciate you both ! Means a lot, especially considering the tutoring you’ve both offered my rookie ass !

You may have noticed that I haven’t installed the snaps yet on that sheath. I have an arbor press but not compatible dyes for 15mm snaps. What do you fine leather whisperers use ?

Thanks for the kind words my friend Always a pleasure when we get to talk.

Press ????? What press ???? lol I use old school hammer with setter lol. I find the key for me is multiple light taps vs Thor hits lol.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I appreciate you both ! Means a lot, especially considering the tutoring you’ve both offered my rookie ass !

You may have noticed that I haven’t installed the snaps yet on that sheath. I have an arbor press but not compatible dyes for 15mm snaps. What do you fine leather whisperers use ?

Thank you. Always a good chat with you, Michael and you are eager to learn.

I do the same as Bill duramax . Oldschool setter and taps. Give you more control and you can “feel” what’s happening, if that makes sense.

 

[EMCEE]

Thanks gentlemen. I’ll go that route. I used to have a couple setting tools but can’t find em. Time to go shopping! Happy Independance Day !