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SwissHeritageCo
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Am I wrong in assuming that I'll end up paying more when ordering from a supplier rather than direct from the tannery?
In any case, hopefully I like the brown color and the split belly will last me multiple sides. 2/3 week turn around only sucks when you're out of leather
Time to have a fiddle with some of the 4-5oz hermann oak I have around.
Horsewright
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Yep it's about the same price wise. I did notice a big difference in the cost of shipping though. Now this was some time ago and I haven't checked lately but the tannery's shipping was much more. Like a lot.Am I wrong in assuming that I'll end up paying more when ordering from a supplier rather than direct from the tannery?
In any case, hopefully I like the brown color and the split belly will last me multiple sides. 2/3 week turn around only sucks when you're out of leather
I meant to post this earlier this morning. Everyone should take a look see.
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Interesting video, thanks for posting it! John
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Amazing video, Dave. Got anymore of these videos? Haha.
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Ya bet guys. Friends with the tall saddle maker in the video, John Willasma. We've had 3 or 4 of his saddles over the years. Known him for quite a while, camped together at a show several years in a row, He's helped me over the years too with an occasional leather question. We've roped together too, at a branding and in several competitions.
I found that video just a couple of days ago. Don't have anymore but if I find one I'll post it.
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Got some work done.
Our IWB holsters in horsehide are very popular. Nichole makes these. Lately, the holster for a Smith J Frame has been the most popular. She's made quite a few for this series of revolvers last couple of months.
She's also been doing a few purses recently too.
This tapered belt for a very good friend that has lot quite a bit of weight. She had one already with this heart buckle but it no longer fit her.
She'd also had a set of eight steak knives on order that I finished up. First real knife roll I ever made. a lot of research and thought went into this deal. First I was surprised at how much some of these things go for, $300-$500 was pretty normal for a good one. Second they are way more complicated to build than it might seem. Day wise I had less time in making the knives the I did in making the knife roll. My normal on steak knives or kitchen knives has always been a slip sheath. Like on this set made before Christmas.
But our friends had requested a knife roll so out of my comfort zone I go:
There's a water buffalo flap that covers the handles:
And slots for all eight steak knives:
The knives themselves are handled in ironwood with a buckeye burl spacer. This is the opposite of a full set of kitchen knives I made them a couple years back, which I thought was kinda a good idea.
Here in the rough while under construction. This is the 220 grit stage and I take them up to 600 grit on the grinders and then hand sand. The blades are AEB-L at 62-63 RC with heat treat by Peters.
Our IWB holsters in horsehide are very popular. Nichole makes these. Lately, the holster for a Smith J Frame has been the most popular. She's made quite a few for this series of revolvers last couple of months.
She's also been doing a few purses recently too.
This tapered belt for a very good friend that has lot quite a bit of weight. She had one already with this heart buckle but it no longer fit her.
She'd also had a set of eight steak knives on order that I finished up. First real knife roll I ever made. a lot of research and thought went into this deal. First I was surprised at how much some of these things go for, $300-$500 was pretty normal for a good one. Second they are way more complicated to build than it might seem. Day wise I had less time in making the knives the I did in making the knife roll. My normal on steak knives or kitchen knives has always been a slip sheath. Like on this set made before Christmas.
But our friends had requested a knife roll so out of my comfort zone I go:
There's a water buffalo flap that covers the handles:
And slots for all eight steak knives:
The knives themselves are handled in ironwood with a buckeye burl spacer. This is the opposite of a full set of kitchen knives I made them a couple years back, which I thought was kinda a good idea.
Here in the rough while under construction. This is the 220 grit stage and I take them up to 600 grit on the grinders and then hand sand. The blades are AEB-L at 62-63 RC with heat treat by Peters.
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Got some work done.
Our IWB holsters in horsehide are very popular. Nichole makes these. Lately, the holster for a Smith J Frame has been the most popular. She's made quite a few for this series of revolvers last couple of months.
She's also been doing a few purses recently too.
This tapered belt for a very good friend that has lot quite a bit of weight. She had one already with this heart buckle but it no longer fit her.
She'd also had a set of eight steak knives on order that I finished up. First real knife roll I ever made. a lot of research and thought went into this deal. First I was surprised at how much some of these things go for, $300-$500 was pretty normal for a good one. Second they are way more complicated to build than it might seem. Day wise I had less time in making the knives the I did in making the knife roll. My normal on steak knives or kitchen knives has always been a slip sheath. Like on this set made before Christmas.
But our friends had requested a knife roll so out of my comfort zone I go:
There's a water buffalo flap that covers the handles:
And slots for all eight steak knives:
The knives themselves are handled in ironwood with a buckeye burl spacer. This is the opposite of a full set of kitchen knives I made them a couple years back, which I thought was kinda a good idea.
Here in the rough while under construction. This is the 220 grit stage and I take them up to 600 grit on the grinders and then hand sand. The blades are AEB-L at 62-63 RC with heat treat by Peters.
Sweet knife roll, nice centering on your stamp too
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Thanks! That's a brand not a stamp. All done by eyeball. We always test drive the brand to make sure the heat is right before doing the project. Thanks, Nichole always does those.Sweet knife roll, nice centering on your stamp too
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New shape…new slips.
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Very nice!
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Thanks, Dave.
I’ve been asked to do a couple knife rolls as well. You did and absolute killer job on yours.
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Thanks. I really recommend Google images on this deal. Spend some time there looking at the different ones. It'll save ya some leather.Thanks, Dave.
I’ve been asked to do a couple knife rolls as well. You did and absolute killer job on yours.
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As always, beautiful workGot some work done.
Our IWB holsters in horsehide are very popular. Nichole makes these. Lately, the holster for a Smith J Frame has been the most popular. She's made quite a few for this series of revolvers last couple of months.
She's also been doing a few purses recently too.
This tapered belt for a very good friend that has lot quite a bit of weight. She had one already with this heart buckle but it no longer fit her.
She'd also had a set of eight steak knives on order that I finished up. First real knife roll I ever made. a lot of research and thought went into this deal. First I was surprised at how much some of these things go for, $300-$500 was pretty normal for a good one. Second they are way more complicated to build than it might seem. Day wise I had less time in making the knives the I did in making the knife roll. My normal on steak knives or kitchen knives has always been a slip sheath. Like on this set made before Christmas.
But our friends had requested a knife roll so out of my comfort zone I go:
There's a water buffalo flap that covers the handles:
And slots for all eight steak knives:
The knives themselves are handled in ironwood with a buckeye burl spacer. This is the opposite of a full set of kitchen knives I made them a couple years back, which I thought was kinda a good idea.
Here in the rough while under construction. This is the 220 grit stage and I take them up to 600 grit on the grinders and then hand sand. The blades are AEB-L at 62-63 RC with heat treat by Peters.
Fine job there young man!!!
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Thank you sir!!As always, beautiful work
Fine job there young man!!!
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Thanks, J!As always, beautiful work
Fine job there young man!!!
And for calling me young.
.......Pull my finga!!!!!!
Great work, love the picsSweet knife roll, nice centering on your stamp too