CaptQuirk

@Rossr- I know there are patterns out there, these easy open cases have been around. Imagine the case sort of like a taco, because it folds over the top of the knife, with the bottom being sort of open. The picture above has the blade of one knife showing out the bottom of the case. That is where the tunnel I mentioned is, right behind the belt loop. When you insert the blade, you unlock it, and push the blade down into the tunnel as you push the handle forward. The rivet pinches the leather tight, so the blade can't go anywhere, so it folds mostly closed. When you pull the handle back out, the blade is pushed up by the rear rivet. A little downward pressure on the knife locks it open. Best suited for cross draw, but works fine either way. The belt loop is one piece all the way around the case, so it can be worn on either hip. It isn't the safest, or the most secure way to carry a folding knife, but it works, and some folks think they are great. Not much to make one, can use scrap leather, and easy to do.

@Rossr- Thank you sir. The big knife does have a welt running the full length. I tried a new method this time. I have in the past, tried one long strip between 1/4" and 3/8", and running it around the outside, but it was always a nasty mess at the point. I have also tried cutting a piece to match the sheath, and cut out the material in the middle, but that is wasteful. This time, I cut a strip a tad over 1/2" wide, and split it down the middle, leaving about 3/4" in tact... with a stop hole. I wet it, and spread the two strips to fit the shape. Trim of the tip to shape. Mazle tov! The rivets go through the welt, so there is no contact with the blade. I have seen knives go through the sides of some sheathes, and the rivets should help deflect the blade, at least a little. Besides, they do look good. The little cases are quick open. The blade never closes all the way, it goes down a tunnel in the middle, and folds back until it reaches the stop rivet.When you pull the knife out, it opens the blade. The extra leather on the bottom helps keep fingers out of the blades way when opening and closing.

Ok, I have never heard of them, and was wondering what kind of backwoods hillybilly steel it was I actually used to know a guy who would make his own Damascus, watched him do it many times. My hat is off to folks who can not only do it, but do it well. That is more art than skill

Thanks Mutt. When I accepted the job, it was sort of a 3rd party deal- My Pops knew somebody with a big knife who was looking for a hip sheath. I was given the knife, and when I asked what the guy wanted, all I was told was, "Anything, it just has to be cool". That was so helpful. So, for a week, I thought on it, while getting other stuff finished (Second week of December Christmas rush jobs}, and this popped into my head. It didn't come out as good as I hoped, but better than I expected. I need smaller bevels and knife for starters. I also can't seem to get the depth I was hoping for. Other than that, yeah, I am very happy. In fact, I really didn't want to give it back. By the way, I am told that it was indeed cool enough for the guy. He was really stoked to get it.

Looks like Rossr and I were both doing some sheaths this Christmas His work is cleaner though, but I'm working on that. And I made some little ones to go

Very nice job on both! I gotta ask though... what is "Alabama Damascus"?

@Stetson912- Awesome! Does it have a hole for a wire, or is it just a stud? That is perfect though.

@motocouture- thanks! I'll check them out!

That looks mighty close, except I seem to remember them having prongs, like a stone setting. Thanks!

I have several Rattles from Rattlesnakes, and would like to put them to use. I remember years ago, seeing a sort of crown like bit that would fit over the top of the rattles, and secure it to a wire ear ring, or something else. I have no idea where I saw it, what it was called. Unfortunately, that makes it hard to find. Any ideas?

He done took the words out of my mouth... or fingers, in this case.

My hat is off to you Sir! I had one fellow who wanted a rifle sling to match a holster somebody had done for him. It had a diamond shaped Celtic knotwork on it. I should say it did not work for me. Several hours of trying to draw it out, and I had an excedrin headache of biblical proportion. I ended up ordering the stamp from Tandy

That is the guy... and I was sort of close with his location, right? Bulgaria, Romania... same neighborhood

There is a member on this board, can't remember his name... but he is in Romania I think. He makes some beautiful tools and stamps, and about a couple months back, showed off some very beautiful buckles that are close to what you want. Somebody is bound to know who it is, and you can go from there. I personally want a couple of them, even at the $40-ish price. They are well worth it.

@tearghost- How much was the set you got?

I'm not a fan of the tassels, but that is a beautiful belt. Can't wait to see the holster that goes with it.

This is the pattern I use for shoulder rigs. The holster attaches to the harness via a snap down belt loop, sort of like a Buscadero rig. http://smokewagonleather.us/holsters/Uberti 357 Shoulder Rig.html

That is an awesome idea! I know a bunch of boys at the CASCity forums that would appreciate this.

Outstanding work as always.

Question about presses and leather forming... What are you putting against the leather to form with? I mean, is it a foam pad, or something else to force the leather into all the nooks and crannies?

That looks beautiful @Dwight. But I noticed that you have your Chicago screws with the slot on the inside. I read that you shouldn't have the slot where it would rub against clothing. Is that just paranoia, or not?

Very nice look.

@Dwight- Did you measure out your mold for any particular mag, or is it just a generic "fit most mags" mold?

I've only made a few slings, and used some 2-3oz as a liner. I maybe shouldn't have used it on the 1" swivel straps, mostly because it tends to bunch up where the strap bends. Going to only line the widest part of the strap now.

That was soooo bad!