Elephant Overlay Knife Sheath (Folder)

[c2369zulu]

Hello All.

This is a bit of overkill for a knife sheath I guess, but it was fun to work on.I am trying to learn more about using elephant, using exotic leathers and doing inlays. I still need to do some finishing on the edges and belt slot. This sheath has matte cognac elephant lined with horse hide. I messed up on quite a few things that may or may not be obvious. The sewn on belt loop on the back is cowhide with no finish. I was going to use the fiebings dark brown oil dye, but here lately, the leather seems to get brittle and split or crack after using this dye. I did not have my slot punch (out of town for work for a few months), so I had to punch the slot with a hole punch and cut the sides out. I hate this method!!!!...........................Rory

[Imapeopleperson]

Nice sheath, Where do you get your elephant hide from? Whats the going cost of it? Thanks

[c2369zulu]

Thanks Imapeopleperson. I have only bought my elephant from Springfield Leather when they have it in stock. I have seen it recently advertised on their home page at $11.99 SF. Sometimes their exotic scrap bags will have it in there too I hear. Thanks for looking.......Rory