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Nice work .
Chris
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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
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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
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Thanks all , for the great info ! I wasn't just worried about Border services , but also the Food and Agriculture types .
Chris
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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
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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 .
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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
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Very nice work ! Ditto on closed toes , holds ice , snow and mud . I'm a fan of cross draw , especially for CCW type applications .
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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
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His Son has the same Gerber commorative set , and wants the same basic sheaths .
Chris
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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
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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
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Here are pics of two sheaths I did for a Buddy . On the small FB , he specified the square shape , and massive welt . Chris
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Ya nailed it !
Chris
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Very nice , super clean . Your pen treatment is very smart .
Chris
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well named and suprisingly looks good... how long did the paint job take?
Q. could kydex be used and added into an IWB holster to help reinforce the opening instead of metal or specila fomred plastics you can buy? just askin...
I've used it in that capacity , no issues . Caveat , not a lot of holster work up here in Canuckastan !
Chris
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As a sweeping generality , pay lots of attention to belt loop build quality and design . They are a pain to repair .
Chris
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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 .
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I like the pancake for the S&W pocket rocket . All are nice pieces .
Chris
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Talk about a Traffic Stop waiting for a place to happen ! That said , It's very classy work .
Chris