Brad Johnson

Yep you are right, I oil with a good quality neetsfoot oil and set in the sun to acheive an even color (reapply if necessary) and give everything a double coat of Febings Harness Dressing. The basket stamp is a medium Barry King but it looks longer because it is stamped at an angle of approx/30 degrees. Hope this helps

Greetings all, Those pictured here come from one of my more popular patterns. Both have Wickett&Craig 7/8oz tooling leather and both have been treated to Barry King stamping. Enjoy

Two new sheaths one with Barry Kings Crazy legs stamp and the other in basketweave. The leather is W&C 8oz. Thanks in advance for looking and comments

Hi Y'all! Can anyone describe how to do a rope stitch? Thanks in advance, Brad

Greetings all, Just posted this Semi-skinner to my site. Its CPM 154 with the most beautiful Quilted Maple scales. The sheath is tooled and hand sewn. Thanks for looking any comments are welcome. Regards,

Frank. I love your stamping, very nice! Brad

I am a smith, Yes could you make a sheath with rolled edges, sure, it would be an ugly sheath. I would agree with Ellen part of building a sheath is how it looks. Building a nice sheath with a welt is easy and does not take up that much leather.

Ya done real good! Excellent results for a first timer, I would not show you my first sheath Brad

RWP, The only secret in knifemaking is "There is No Secret", I have found the majority of knifemakers will help you to improve your work. When you are ready to make those first knives just ask and I will help if I can with advice and tips. Brad

Greetings all, I just posted these two to my web site, http://bradjohnsonknives.blademakers.com Both have handstitched 7/8 oz sheaths that are tooled. Enjoy

Big O, Most sheaths are made from7/8 or 9/10 oz leather depending on the type of knife and its intended use. I have posted several knives and their sheaths here and will post two more tonight. Regards,

RWP, I round and burnish the edges of my knives so it may appear that they are not together. Brad

Guys/gals, I need some feedback on my work. Thats the only way I can get better. Any and all comments are welcome Brad

Thanks for the compliment, if I can help or give advice just ask. Brad Johnson