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    Ill check out the edging tutorial. I take it down smooth with a 120 grit drum sander and then use a piece of wood to burnish it and after about 5-6 minutes and a bead of sweat I think Im done, I cant get that glassy slick jet black edge. Ill read up on it and try it again. The only image pic is on the drill press and the edges are not finished then. They are the last thing I did except for the one like the strap, the front piece bottom and the loop. Sounds good and I appreciate the help.

    I appreciate the input, makes it worth posting here.

    Steve

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    WOW thats a lot of time invested! Im sure ROZ is one happy camper! Its amazing to see the creativity on forums, you think you got it all down pat and then you open a forum up and all these ideas and designs show up. Looks like a lot of leather, last a lifetime! Thanks for showing.

    Give us a tip you might have corrected to make something easier for construction, shortcut, Oopsy, Im glad I did that first!!!

    STEVE

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    Alright guys, I beat myself up for the bandsaw blade delima and the MAIL RAN today.... brought me a package with my Black USMC Dye! Ive been working on a few designs for my buddy and the other week when we went diving I stole his knife out of the truck!! Im mean but its all good! He is going to get it this coming weekend wrapped in this new sheath! He is a Marine, served with President Bush as his detail. He has a lot of stories and just the real Bush temperment! Oh well we dive and flintknap together and just like a brother we have a freaking hell of a time when we get together! Im in my practice stage and I felt he wouldnt miss the knife ... if not he would be relieved to get it back in a better condition.

    Decided a straight sheath, laminated, looped with a high handle, If you see the images he is also a County Deputy and my first design was a Star for the LEO! Then I was looking around Ebay and saw the Marines Ensignia and the next day went to the local Surplus store and grabbed a few for 3-5 bucks each, new or used. This is the Collar pin. A little Enlistment knowledge was that the Anchors are left and right, make sure you get the anchor headed where ya going not DRAGGING!!! Hey if its gonna be right better make it right! So for the offset of the USMC Black sheath and the black pin I felt a change in color for that section might set it off better. Good Move! Cant tell ya how many hours it has but I worked on it pretty much all day today off and on between the kids. I tried Olive Drab but I guess I didnt have the right combination and after an hour of being Dr. Jekyll I gave up and went deep green. I used a rag to apply it not the brush wanted it kinda thin. Gun Metal hardware and black stitch. Here she is!!!!!

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    The pin has a brass stud with screw nut, you will have to grind or cut it off and file or grind the nut a little to set it flush. Also you must sew the outter piece to the front BEFORE you glue them up! Lots of steps in these sheaths, Im getting closer to figuring it out! IM still having issues with drilling the sheath and grooving being the same. Im off a hair. You can see in the pic I use some cardboard to level the sheath off instead of drilling out the top or way off the bottom groove on the back. Im sure its a trick I just dont know yet but keeps ya thinking. Hope you enjoy it. Support all Law Enforcement and our Military, they work hard for our FREEDOMS!

    STEVE BOHUNTER HOLLOWAY

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    Hello, Im new to leather working. I started playing around with some knife blanks and now im into leather and its very exciting making awesome last forever items. My first sheath was a large knife project. Plain and simple no details but clean. Took me 9 hours! I had no idea the time invested. I see works on here and Im in awe at the hours spent making some of the master pieces. Gives me a new look at it!

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    Here is my second attempt, took more than 6 hours. Desided to try something different. Colors and details. I was going to put a strap hole on the tip thats why its higher than centered, once I finishe d the piece why strap around your upper thigh! LOL

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    If you dont have patience this isnt the hobby you want. Now all my buddies want one .. HA where were they a week ago!!

    Thanks for looking.

    Steve

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    VERY CREATIVE!

    When you say swivel knife technique. Can you explain your tools to us.. or me. Im very new but each bit of info goes into my mental rolodex.

    Swivel knife, this still is unclear to me. The Blade as I received from Tandy on their beginner kit, is the blade supposed to be RAZOR sharp or just have the edge to crease the leather as the knife is pulled. Do you use the 3/8 inchish blade or the smaller blade.

    When you painted/dyed the piece, did you use a resistor on any of the areas. What was your steps from a blank canvas from color to color paint brush or rag. Im going to post my two leather sheaths on this show and tell area and this is my first two pieces. Im learning but very paticular so bear with me!! LOL

    STEVE " BOHUNTER " HOLLOWAY

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    Im new to Leather working and I havent even hit a stamp yet actually awaiting some material, but I know this is kinda a dumb like question but its something I have no idea about so Im gonna ask.... the purpose of the swivel knife is to tool an out line or create a crease, it is not an actual "CUTTING" knife? Nice work on the tools too. Clean!

    Steve

    Newest obsessive leatherworker to be!

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    Hello,

    In as green to this as Im guessing you all were once. I happened upon some youtube videos and well.... here I am. Im usually pretty handy and after watching a few videos I was amazed at the abilities of some of these artists. Im a flintknapper, I make stone points and projectiles. Ive played with knife building and have always wanted me a nice bowie knife. Problem is they are really expensive and I like making stuff, so I felt its time for me to make one. Then Ill need a sheath.... ok Im back to why Im here again..

    I understand the tools of the trade, watched and took notes of the basics. Purchased a few already. My question is this though.

    What kind of leather am I looking for. I know its got to be thick, stiff, well what the heck is it called in the leather works world. Im looking to make a nice sheath. Ill probably make some designs too. I would like to buy some leather now. Its very clear that the dyed, suede like stuff isntr the ticket! I see some posts on here say that 4-6oz is good but some prefer 8-10oz for sheaths....

    Is there a chart to show what an ounce scale is? How thick is what? This is my only question so I can buy me some stock to work off of.

    If your looking for flintknapped stuff or have a question about this craft, whooo I can answer anything you got! LOL

    Appreciate your time, I need some leather to work! I tried the saddle stitching tonight... good grief that a tedious process,,,, LOL

    STEVE H.

    BOHUNTER

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