'nother Sheath

[katsass]

From the old grump: Back on the 7th I posted a few pics of a pretty simple sheath. It was one of two that was ordered by a custom knife maker --- both knives being of identical pattern. With the first one almost done, I found that i miscalculated and had to dump it --- a loss of time and a chunk of nice brown sea snake. The new 'first' one included a chunk of 'gator, and came out OK. Now I have finally finished the second, which includes a chunk of skin of a big bird. The pair are different alhough they use basically the same pattern for construction. Here they are --- the 'second one first.. Mike

[Sylvia]

I really like the yellow and black one with the little corset

[katsass]

I really like the yellow and black one with the little corset

Thanks Sylvia, I appreciate that --- It's actually very dark brown, to match the dark areas of the Sambar Stag scales in the haft. Mike

[benlilly1]

That first one's a beauty!!! Nice sheathes!

[Eaglestroker]

I'd like to see the back of that second, Mike. Top notch work as to be expected!

[katsass]

I'd like to see the back of that second, Mike. Top notch work as to be expected!

Eaglestroker: No sooner done than said --- or something like that. Here it is. Mike

[renegadelizard]

i love the ostrich..very cool Mike...i may have to borrow your technique for inlay..ive got some elephant i haven't found a use for yet, and i got a buddy that wants a sheath for one of his custom damascus buck skinner knifes...awesome work!

[katsass]

i love the ostrich..very cool Mike...i may have to borrow your technique for inlay..ive got some elephant i haven't found a use for yet, and i got a buddy that wants a sheath for one of his custom damascus buck skinner knifes...awesome work!

Thanks a bunch. This was the first time I used 'gator --- just had a small piece and had nothing to do with it until a custom knife maker contacted me and asked for something 'different' for two of his blades. With he 'gator I was a bit cautious, with but the ostrich (being on of my favorite 'exotics') i was less so. He was pretty happy with the results. Mike

Edited June 14, 2012 by katsass

[Abram]

Beautiful sheaths and I really like the color combos.

[Eaglestroker]

Thanks for the picture Mike. Like the way you wrapped the lining around on the front, seen that a lot on El Paso Saddlery lined rigs. The two tone really sets them both off.

-Robert

[katsass]

Thanks for the picture Mike. Like the way you wrapped the lining around on the front, seen that a lot on El Paso Saddlery lined rigs. The two tone really sets them both off.

-Robert

Robert: Thanks for the comments. That front piece CAN be integral and actually serve as anchor for the belt loop. I didn't do it that way because it's a bit more economical to cut a single,more narrow strip to make the body of the sheath than to widen it out and cut the straps in, or cut a big bulge in a nice shoulder of leather. It may be false economics, but I end up with a straight edge off the shoulder piece, rather than odd shape with a chunk out of it. I also feel this way the belt loop is more secure with the same appearance on the front. I bring the lining over on the front on a lot of my sheaths, and almost always on the back, but, even though almost all of my holsters are lined, I don't do it much on them. Mike

Edited June 14, 2012 by katsass

[DoubleC]

I'm sitting here with a leather needle, awl and a big bird leg. You posted this just in time, well but I guess I found it late. I'm looking at my stitches and your left over veg tanned isn't any wider than mine but you did two rows of stitches, and I have mine situated where there's just room for one. And my stitching looks gigantic next to yours Mike. Your work is just so classy and beautiful. I was going to send you a picture of the inlay tomorrow but I may rethink that :-) Sometimes I can hear you bellowing clear to VT. Seriously, just really beautiful work. Cheryl