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Talk about a Traffic Stop waiting for a place to happen ! That said , It's very classy work . Chris

Nice work . Chris

That is seriously badassed ! Is that shottie an AOW under the act . It's hard to tell the barrel length from your pic. Remind me not to get on the wrong side of the dude who owns it ! Chris

Interesting concept , "smart phone " cases attract 0 attention , and can be worn with anything from a business suit to beachware . I've given thought to prototyping something . I'd worry about speed of access . Chris

Thanks all , for the great info ! I wasn't just worried about Border services , but also the Food and Agriculture types . Chris

Lee Valley tools have a scalpel system , takes #4 blades , spare blades store in the handle . Blades can be resharpened ( with care ) . Warren woodcarving tools make a very nice clicker knife , with replacable/resharpenable blades ( Lee Valley carries them too . Chris

As a private individual , as opposed to a large corporation , is Canuckastan Customs going to give me a hassel . I'm not talking about exotic skins , just thigs like saddle skirting . Chris

Kydex is OK if you control the heat range ( don't excede 325 F. ) and do gentel bends , if you overheat or overbend it can get brittle . Delrin would be just about ideal if you can get it at a reasonable price . Chris

Very nice work ! Ditto on closed toes , holds ice , snow and mud . I'm a fan of cross draw , especially for CCW type applications . Chris

An outfit called Bladetech makes them . They make one designed as a joint venture with Spyderco . They also make Tech Lok's and paddles for holsters . Well proven , and well executed stuff . Chris

His Son has the same Gerber commorative set , and wants the same basic sheaths . Chris

In a pinch mechanics handcleaner works as a fine finishing product . Corse grained linen + chalk is used by some straight razor owners . Diamond paste on MDF offcuts can make a very fine hone , of any dimension you choose . Heavy felt , and old canvas firehose take up abrasives really well . Chris

A while back i decided to go with a small horse for more detailed work , and a saddlers clam for the more detailed stuff . I wanted maximum flexability , so I can use it at a bench , on my lap , or with a chair . The "pony" is attached to a "T" piece , which can be attached to either my bench , or chair . There is a wide range of adjustment . For lighter work , the jaws are held closed with a concealed loop of bunji cord . When heavier pressure is required , a rope passing thru the stationary jaw , centerpost , and base can be activated . ( improvised stirrup on the end of the rope) . The jaws , baseplate , and "T" piece are oil finished red oak ( note hole for the placement of a cake of beeswax ) . The centerpiece is oil finished butternut . Chris

Here are pics of two sheaths I did for a Buddy . On the small FB , he specified the square shape , and massive welt . Chris

Ya nailed it ! Chris

I strop when the "feel" of the cut changes . One of the biggest things with stropping is learning ( mostly by trial and error ) the right pressure . Chris

A trick i just heard about , rub mechanics hand cleaning compound into the leather , It contains mild abrasives , penetrates the leather well , even tho it discolours it some . On hanging strops , the back was often corse linen dressed with chalk , old canvas hose is also good . A lot of woodworkers are going with diamond pastes on MDF offcuts - the MDF is stable( as long as it doesn't get wet ) - you can have any size hone/strop you want . Chris

I get where you guys are comming from . Just call me Uber coservative . I much prefer ruff out for IWB and pocket rigs , tends to stay in place better . A stiffening band /trim is a tad bit questionable for civilians , where "tactical reholstering " isn't likley . It also makes a pocket rig more likley to print . For LE , at least for plainclothes duty rigs it's quite important . Just the ramblings of a conservative old fart . At the end of the day , it's what the customer wants . ( unless his concept is downright dangerous ) Chris

With much due respect , why do makers decorate IWB , and most especially pocket holsters - they are afterall concealed ? I'm a big fan of pocket holsters , simple and easy to ditch and don . Chris

Very nice , clean work . This isn't directed at you , but why decorative accents ( exotic trim ) , on a concealment rig . Guess I'm jus a form follows function type guy . That said , great work ! I like the pocket holster ( an unappreciated genere ) , and the Jakester best . Chris

Very nice , super clean . Your pen treatment is very smart . Chris

I've used it in that capacity , no issues . Caveat , not a lot of holster work up here in Canuckastan ! Chris

As a sweeping generality , pay lots of attention to belt loop build quality and design . They are a pain to repair . Chris

Randall Knives used to use an oil/wax ( bee's + Paraffin ) hot melted dip, it worked . I'v used similar preps , you need to add drain holes , you also need to warm the project prior to dipping , dip it , then hit it with a heat gun to suck up any excess . Try on a few test pieces first . Done properly , this witch's brew will work , and resist rain , dunking , even diving . Exact proportions are done by eye , and by experiment . Chris

I like the pancake for the S&W pocket rocket . All are nice pieces . Chris