Jaymack

Wow! I like it, and haven't worked with exotics either. Maybe I need to stay away from exotics based upon your post! I like Ostrich leg and Beaver tail because it has a great pattern and most people don't know what it is.

I use a combination of GIMP and logo creator. GIMP is free on the web and very powerful. Logo creator is relatively inexpensive.

Hey Peter, I lived in the old town part of manassas for about 12 years, on Battle Street. I moved from there about 14 years ago. Small world!

Nice work! Do you mind sharing the color dye you used on the K-22?

Looks great, nice lines and very clean!

Here's a picture of the first sheath I've done other that a couple tandy kits. I created the design myself. I thought I was doing pretty well until I put the snap on. Unfortunately for me, I'm right handed! I guess this will make a nice Christmas gift for one of my left handed relative!

I asked this same question a year or 2 ago. I know that one of the tools he used is the E294 stamp at different angles. I've always admired his technique, but I still want to know the dyes, antique etc he used. He called it "post apocalyptic". I've attached one of his belts that he posted here.

I agree with Northmount and think black is a tough color regardless of the dye manufacturer. I have used eco-flo and fiebings and have good results with both. I like USMC black from fiebings, but I have used this method for the best results. I first Vingaroon the piece and let it dry. I oil the piece with neatsfoot and let dry. I then put a final coat of the USMC black dye. I've been happy with the results. John

Very cool! I like them!

Kevin, Thanks for the quick response and I liked your pun! John

I've used the search engine, but I can't find a post about sharpening a diamond shaped awl blade. Any help on this topic would be appreciated. Thanks, John

Great holster! I like the design, especially the ability to tuck your shirt in while wearing it. John

I like it! i'd be proud to carry a wallet like that! Great job! JOHN

Here's one I was going to use to make an outline for a butt cover for a friend's shotgun.

I really like your design, especially the thumb rest!

This has probably been posted before, but I just found this site. There a pretty big section ont sheath making. http://www.knivesby.com/knifemaking.html

Yep, I've learned from his tutorial! http://wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/tutorials/_leatherstitch.html

Very nice! Your work is beautiful!

Very nice! I love Barry King's tools!

Good idea where the loops in the front and back hold it closed with the pen! John

Also, what tool did you use for the border? Thanks, John

I have not idea, but i once saw a post where they stacked a bunch of x-acto blades together within a swivel knife to make a hair blade.I think they used X-Acto x616, # 16 blades

Nice work! I'm impressed by how well you've formed this to the butt of the gun. Is there a trick to this? I also like how you've attached the sling. I'll be stealing your method when I try my hand at this! John

Nice work! The first one looks like it has a texture on it. If you don't mind me asking, How did you texture it, and what dyes did your use? Thanks, John

That's an odd request for a Bible cover! lol. I really like it. The skeleton really jumps out at you. I also like the background and the textures that you've created. John