Cowhide Holster Front?

[Wishful]

I was considering making a holster (The Tandy minimal) but want it to match a knife/magazine holder that I made with cow hide (hair on) on the front.

Do you think the cowhide only would be OK for the front of the holster but still use the kit back (about 7-8oz)? If so, do you think I should use a backer or stiffener (what do suggest?)

As an alternative I suppose I could do this with cowhide as an inlay only and put a 1-2oz liner.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Edited April 24, 2011 by Wishful

[DCKNIVES]

The last one I did, I did as an inlay in the holster and an overlay on the collar.Dave

[Wishful]

The last one I did, I did as an inlay in the holster and an overlay on the collar.Dave

That looks nice Dave, and probably the way I will go but did you line the holster front since it has the inlay?

Also, did you sew the inlay by hand or machine? Thanks.

[DCKNIVES]

I line all my holsters with veg-tan completely, this particular one is lined with 4-5oz. I handsew everything.Dave