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    Maybe this is the one you were looking for? YinTx
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    I made a post some time back on a wallet I did with tiny stamps, and listed the ones I had used. Not sure if that is the one you are looking for, if so I'll try to find it. YinTx
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    Neat design. One thing I have run into with these phone wallets is that the tab with the snap tends to either get in your face or snag hair if you have long hair if you talk on the phone. How does yours fare in this regard? YinTx
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    Thanks! And I presume the blade is not your style? Oh, yeah, I'm never really _happy_ when my Spirit Stitch shows up, but I've come to expect it and accept it, because it's gonna be there, and it's proof I'm not perfect! YinTx
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    Awesome gift, nice work! YinTx
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    100% agree. Couldn't know that until it was there, then of course, too late. Grommet would have made it even worse. Frustrating for me, as I'd spent over 100 hours and lots of leather on this build, and already past the expected delivery time frame. For the small $$ I got for this, I had to call it done. Customer loved it, so onwards. If he didn't of course I'd do it again. Future designs I'll be doing differently. Appreciate the honest feedback. YinTx
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    Oh yea, around the Sam Browne Stud is 10 spi. ! Awesome, I appreciate that. YinTx
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    Appreciate it. Original design didn't have it in there, but he requested it, so I redid everything to accommodate. I didn't notice that, but you are right! I debated for a few days about whether to completely flatten the pattern inside, or leave the raised section in the middle. I opted for the raised, I think it gives it some dimensionality. Thank you. Wish I had seen yours, I could have maybe taken some design cues from it instead of starting from scratch! Thanks, and yes, for a leg tie. I liked the look without it, but then in this case, function trumped style, so there it is. Many thanks. I used 9 spi, and 532 Juane Fil Au Chinois Lin Cable. And I must say stitching through that thick of leather is a chore. Hands still hurt! Would not have been possible with any of my newer awls, had to use a very long very old blade. YinTx
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    Thank you! and that would be the errant stitch that always makes an appearance in my work. Navajo rugs have a "Spirit Thread," and other cultures have similar themes to the imperfections that arise in crafted work. So I refer to it as my "Spirit Stitch." YinTx
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    Thank you, and yes, I suspected it would be difficult, and I discussed this with him before I started on the design. Due to the knife shape, I also feared it would require a bit of finesse to insert and remove it from the sheath. It goes in and out better than I expected, and sits snugly. Interestingly, the tab kind of pops out of the hole on its own, you can kind of see that in one of the photos. I discussed with him that it would be in the way as you try to insert the knife as well, but in practice does not seem as bad as I told him it would be. Only time will tell how it works out for him. Wow, thanks! Journeyman maybe, only apprenticing I have done is via this site. Master level is a bit away for me though.. you should see the pile of bits and prototypes that stacked up as I made this one! I am glad you think so highly of it. We'll see this evening when I deliver it to the intended recipient how he likes it! Jeff, many thanks. It was an interesting blade for sure. YinTx
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    Thank you. Unique shape and the most challenging aspect. Pretty thick at 0.22" as well. Every single piece of the 7 layers was cut, fit, cut, fit ad nauseam. But, it does now sit pretty snugly, no wobbling about. Thanks! I was reasonably happy with it. Some things I might do different in the future, but I think the customer will be happy. Appreciate it. Knife is in there, so maybe only bent the rule? Here's the overall look for you... YinTx
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    Awesome work with exotics. Edge work on the ostrich looks like it is a bit of a challenge? I've not tried to do anything other than edge paint on it. YinTx
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    Finally after 2 months of cogitation and prototyping, finished this guy up. As I don't do sheaths very often, open to critiques as well! And yes, as always, it has the inadvertent requisite Spirit Stitch. YinTx
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    Thanks. Cutting curves is a joy with a round knife once you get it down. That pancake knife sheath you made would be something you could do with a round knife. This was actually 1/2" of leather, 1/4" would be like hot knife through butter. YinTx
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    Hard to justify having two of the same size, and have always been wanting a Rose blade. Night and day difference, but took about 6 or 7 hours of labor to get it to this condition, and the price difference to go with it. The other served me well for years, now enjoying the fruits of my labor on this one! Hopefully the other is working out for you also. Thanks for the compliment! YinTx
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    Yeah, a bit far away, but this sounds pretty small, so I'd think it would fit in an envelope, which is one postage stamp to mail to any corner of the States, or to your next door neighbor. YinTx
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    Thank you both. Seems the sheath is protecting other things in the drawer from the round knife also! I can see where it has inadvertently added some "patina" to other things in there... YinTx
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    Be happy to send some pieces. PM me what dimensions you are looking for (thicknesses, etc) and I'll pop them in the mail. I have a splitter so I can get you several different thicknesses if you would like. YinTx
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    Not everything is as it should be, but at least the blade is safe and sound in there for now. Decided to let the thing be as thick as it was going to be, turned out to be 1/2"! This was some of the old Tandy 10 oz veg tan shoulder leather. The Rose blade cut through it without a complaint. What a joy to use. YinTx
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    Phenomenal attention to details. Beautiful piece! Look forward to seeing other samples of your work. YinTx
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    Looks outstanding! I think it will do the job with style. YinTx
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    Snazzy. Congrats! YinTx
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    Made with honor.

    YinTx replied to immiketoo's topic in Art

    Knowing you, I wouldn't guess. That's why I asked. Figured you might have some nifty secret technique up your sleeve better than the obvious 3 layered setup I was guessing at! YinTx
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    Made with honor.

    YinTx replied to immiketoo's topic in Art

    That turned out fantastic! such intense colors. Is there stitching underneath that to hold the holster shape over time? YinTx
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    Wow, I can't imagine the type of patina that might show up on veg tan leather being used in a restaurant for a seat. Prior to using the resolene, I think I'd make sure the leather is well oiled with neatsfoot, and probably would put a very serious coat of a beeswax/oil mixture into the leather to make sure spills do not soak in and have an opportunity to be wiped off or could bead and run off some on their own. Resolene will help as well. You may have to apply the resolene on a regular basis, since it will be worn down regularly as a seat. I think experience will tell you how often you will have to apply. Best of luck, and post some photos, before and after, so we can all learn as well! P.S., hopefully someone with some experience in making things like motorcycle seats will chime in with some related input...or you could do some research on that and see what you come up with... YinTx
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