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Thank you, but why sigh?

I can't do it... Must make statement! Thank you! I see you're in Amsterdam. Will you go to the ELWATS show in October?

Thanks, Tom! I should probably know that! Thank you, wish I could show you, but I don't have it. HK P30L Have to have good edges. They'll be better today. Thanks Fred! I ordered from a company in CA since Greece doesn't have a lot of this stuff on the island. Thanks, Jack! Wish I had a regular hardware store here!

They are a washer and a chamfered screw. No idea what the technical name is for them, sorry. Thank you. Funny you mention that, there is a video on my website, www.learnleather.com, but I'll tell you the secret. Cut the final shape with a sharp knife as opposed to trying to line up the pieces. Nothing is smoother than a freshly cut edge. Then bevel with slightly moist leather. After that, its just dye, burnish wax and sand. Repeat as necessary..

Thanks double D!

Edges still need work, but I wanted to catch the light for a pic. They'll be smoother when I'm done. Thank you. I dye after I stitch in most cases so if there are any areas that need touch up they get attention during the dye process. If I do happen to stitch after color, I poke tiny holes, so the stitching takes up the opening. If I have to touch up afterward, I do it with a small paint brush.

Middle pic shows the blade halfway out of the sheath. The design is based off of artwork found on pottery from ancient Greece, but there is some debate on the materials that would have been used. I had a little creative freedom in the process.

A sheath I made for a Greek re-enactment company recently.

Nice work, man.

The dye technique is something I learned from Freddie Matara in this class, “Hand applied sunburst fade.” This is was my first attempt at it, and it’s not nearly as good as his, but the overall affect is pleasing. The circle is part of the filler tool. It’s a bit tricky to line up and it really shows if you miss hit the stamp, but looks awesome when you get it right.

Shoot. Ritza. Stupid auto correct.

Thanks, man. Rita .6 mm thread and a combo of a Jueschke border stamp and a Barry King filler tool. Thanks, guys. Have to carry coffee for me and Natalie from the shop on my motorcycle. This fits the bill nicely.

Keith, my pleasure. Make sure you post it for all to see.

It was an added bonus! It’s 5 oz with a 4 oz liner. I’d probably build a gusset on the pocketbacause there’s not a lot of room between the cups.

I use it all the time!

LOL! Well shit.

No problem. Just send me your address and all your spare cash

And sometimes, they do just the opposite I really like how the stitching came out on this on though!

Thank you. This is an easy project to make. Fun too!

Shhhhh. If I had packaging that good, I wouldn't have to work so hard!

That is some next level awesome right there. I hope to one day have that level of professional packaging.

Here are some pics from my latest article in the Leather Crafter's and Saddler's Journal. Detailed instructions and a pattern are included in the issue, along with why this is a necessity in my life!

LOL! Truth.

Exactly! I always tell myself I'll one day have a wall for all my tools etc, and that I'll put them back immediately after using them. Pfffft.