DCKNIVES

test A little different than other forums, Thanks Johanna

Thanks you all, Can't seem to edit and fix my error so this is the right link. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200775289 Thanks Johanna, I even tried thumbnails and it didn't work but it did work for an avatar. This is the only place I have had a problem with image tags.Beats me. Dave

Figured I would repost some pics and add a few new ones. Sorry still having trouble posting pics but the links work fine. I hope you like them. Dave This one is for a H.Brown knife, inlayed in Tejus lizard http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200753741 This one is for a Strider knife, laced and inlayed with stingray http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200755512 These two are for one of my utility knives, one is setup for IWB carry and the dress sheath is inlayed in Crocodile http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200755546 This one is for a DeWitt knife, inlayed in Tejus lizard http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200755664 These were tooled in a Faux Snakeskin pattern taught to me by Sandy Morrissey who did the sheath, The knife ,cheek piece and sling are mine http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200755926 These are some of my friction folder sheaths http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1200756232

Don't mean to be a pest but any ideas. Thanks, Dave

I love doing inlays. Those look real nice Luke. Dave

Ken, thanks but all the pics are JPEG and all are between 50 and 200 KB. No problems with any other forum but here. The pics do come up in the preview window but I get the error warning. Dave

A little help please. thank you. Dave

I have all my pics on Photobucket and all are sized for the various forums, but when I post here using the image icon, I get a message saying Dynamic pictures using img code not allowed. I'm a little confused. Dave

Sadly though, it doesn't say much for the maker when the knife drops out of the sheath, but I will say he sure can carve.Dave

I use a piece of smooth deeer antler for slicking and boning. Works great. Dave

Jens, glad you made it my good friend and welcome. Dave :biggrin:

Very cool, we need that kind of thing.Just got to meet my "long lost" grandson over Thanksgiving, he's 10 and already had him in the shop. He made his first knife sheath and actually had him try out my knife grinder.I don't know who was having more fun. Dave

For 3/32" lace, I use 3/16" center to center.Hope this helped. Dave

Never seen it used for a watch strap, bet thats pretty trick looking.I use a Variable Speed belt sander running very slow to round the edge and a buffer to polish it using a soft buff with white compound. If your using a Dremel, I would use a small fine sanding drum to start then handsand it. Then dremel has small buffing wheels and you should be able to pick up white compound at most hardware stores.Set it on the slowest speed you can when buffing. Hope this helps. Dave

No, you are probably doing doing it right, just need to add another step.If your stamping on thinner leather it will move especially when doing extensive stamping like done in a Basketweave pattern.You can apply Rubber cement to the back side and glue it to some cardboard or apply clear packing tape to the backside.This will keep it from moving.Good luck and welcome to the wonderful world of leather.Dave

Romey and Don thank you. Don, the names are the other maker's knives. The only knife shown that is mine is the top one .I also do sheaths for other knifemakers as well as collectors.The dagger was made by Joe Brum, and the second knife was made by Strider Knives.That is a nice collection you have by the way. Dave

Billy thank you. Stingray is very tough, but with a sharp awl it should be ok.I use a drill bit with a sharpened shank and punch it with my drill press. Works for me. Dave

Here's a few I recently finished.I hope you like them . Dave This is one of my utility knives in Maple Burl.I did two sheaths as the new owner is a LEO. The dress version has a Crocodile inlay and the working version is setup for IWB with a swivel belt loop. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1195394701 This one is for a Strider SA knife. The sheath is laced with a Stingray inlay http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1195394793 This one is for a Brum Dagger.The sheath has a Python inlay. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1195396176

Nice work Romey, on both the knife and sheath. Rayban, I make that sheath design often and yes the welt folllows up the other side as well then is ski ved at the end. Dave

Patrick,Thank you for the nice compliments.As for your sheath, I think its looks great.Your lacing looks tight and even.It looks like you used 1/8" lace, you may want to try going with 3/32" lace on upcoming projects.While I still use 1/8" on some larger projects , I think the smaller lace lends itself better for sheaths.It does require more lace but the pattern is looks a little more intricate.I tend to dislike customers that want that many carry options, since most who choose that just can't make up thier mind and will finally use only one style.But you did a good job on meeting his wishes.The Croc inlays also look good.All in all , very good job.Glad I could help. Dave

Ring's Mfg. makes Bluegun's. They look good.They are also a stone's throw from my day job. Dave Try here: http://www.blueguns.com/

Beautiful Work. Dave

Not always a woman thing. I am a knifemaker/sheathmaker living in Florida.I open carry a fixed blade everyday and both me and my wife have permits for concealed carry of handguns.She's all for knives and guns and has a few guns of her own.While I don't agree with your stance on gun control, I won't give you any grief for it.We just have to agree to disagree. Dave

Let's see if this works.Dave http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/PRODIMAGE/6004-00-M.JPG

Our Lovely Johanna thought some of you might like to see this technique that I use for some of my sheaths.I learned how to do this from an old pamphlet that Tandy has called "How To Lace".I typically use 3/32" lace, Superior Cow or Kangaroo will work.Round holes work best with this also.I use a 3/32" drill for the first 3 holes from the top, then switch to an 1/8" drill for the remainder.I use the flat needles and a small pair of needlenose pliers help with pulling through.The amount of lacing I use depends on the thickness of the sheaths but runs from 8-12 times the distance being laced, but go long if in doubt. 1. Start from the back side first hole and pull all but about an 1 1/2" thru. 2.Cross over the edge and come thru from the back on the fourth hole, then tuck the 1 1/2" tail down under the lace you just pulled thru. 3.Bring the lace from the fourth hole back up and over and come thru the second hole to the front side.You should now see your first "X". 4.From the second over and back thru the fifth hole. 5.Then out the fifth over one lace,then under the other and thru the third hole 6.Thru the third hole under one lace, over the next and thru the sixth hole 7.Out the sixth and over one,under the next and out the fourth,and so on and so on 8. When you get to the end,pull the lace thru and slide the neddle up thru the lacing and come out about an inch up and cut off lace with an Xacto. A warning is this is very time consuming but I like the look of it, and more importantly so do my customers. That said, I do charge extra for this.Dave Here's some examples, have some fun http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1193803605 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1193803635 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1193805961 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1193806078 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK...pg?t=1193806137