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sadly so friend but the stats don't lie.

Yes we do!!!!! The educational system has focused so much on disregarding parental knowledge that now only an "Expert" can teach them no longer do they learn from their parents. And the only way to become an expert is through gubment school and buying a college degree. sad but also true. There are exceptions only my opinion folks but the rural areas and ranch kids have the best chance to learn from their folks.

Thank modern gubment education! Young folks just aren't being taught to use their brains, pretty much anything they can buy in a box and stick to a page is about it for them. An that's what they call crafts! If they cant google it or YouTube it then its far to hard to learn. Sorry to the young folk here, you are the exceptions, and i'm sure i'll hear about it but the facts don't lie, the US was number 1 in education just 30 year ago now lower than 17th globally. Tie that in with the lil black brain tumor causing box they are addicted to in their hand and there you have it.

I agree wholeheartedly, sadly quality control isn't as stringent as it used to be. if you do buy an older used knife pay close attention to the edge, how much wear and if it has been properly sharpened, knives can wear out in that the overall grind angle is lost or worn away through sharpening, over use or improper sharpening. very easy to fix other issues such as loose or damaged handles. I've bought a number of very good knives really cheap on ebay simply because the handles were damaged.

I like the design, and your dyeing technique. Is that sewing done with your patcher machine?

Thank you. Poor steel or more accurately a poorly made knife will hold an edge but not as long. Makers may forge the knives but they don't make the steel, just like the wholesalers of hides from tanneries and discussions here about quality and who is responsible for such they don't really know the quality control of steel they purchase to make their knives either. As a knife maker I can tell you there are dozens if not hundreds of different recipes nowadays for knife steel with minimal or no difference in edge holding quality after it has been tempered properly, and every type steel has different tempering and hardening techniques according to their particular composition. Saying its a certain type of steel sold as knife quality is of less consequence than the the hardening and tempering process that makes the quality of a knife and its ability to hold an edge. Kinda the same idea as buying a quality knife and using a rock from your garden to sharpen it when the guy who buys the proper stones and the cheaper knife will prevail and say his knife is the best. I wont say which knife brand is better because the quality or edge holding ability is more opinion than fact and is often skewed by the sharpeners ability. Two knives of the same measured hardness will hold the edge the same no matter the price paid or the steel therein and I would bet that info is hard to find for either of the brands mentioned. I too would hope the known names would produce better quality knives and that was an assumption on my part.

My take on this, I haven't done this type of thing, is that you should be upfront and simply tell them the cost of the stamp will be included in the price as it cant be used for anything else. That being said you cant charge them again for the cost every time they order but will keep it for them and reuse it or they can have it for someone else to use.

Take a look at hatchet sheathes. I think you could adapt the design to work very well.

Its not the cost or the name that makes a good knife its the person that sharpens that knife, either one is a good quality knife as both have good steel, spend the money you save for good quality sharpening stones and such.

Really nice!!!

Well said friend ! If a person needs a set of "rules" to act like a decent human being, or respect another person then its not saying much. I understand that a guy can get frustrated but they still need to control themselves and have respect for others, its something the new modern society has been taught not to do, gotta have them gubmint rules cause personal morals, respect or values are not taught in school or by the babysitter. Why the penal system is alive and well in merica! And why I quit face book! Good luck folks don't beat the guy to hard or your no different, we don't know why he is who he is. Some here know the story of throwing the first stone, I sure cant do it!

yes you should it looks pretty darn good for first try.

Tv made some radical holster inventions in order to please its customers. The holsters were often lined with steel or rawhide also so the cylinder could rotate as the gun was being drawn, this allowed for the shooter to cock the weapon faster it also led to the modern fast draw competitions we know today. I'll try and post a video about it that I ran across .https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=cowboy+action+fast+draw&qpvt=cowboy+action+fast+draw&view=detail&mid=CFF9431B379BBA2D6AA5CFF9431B379BBA2D6AA5&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dcowboy%2Baction%2Bfast%2Bdraw%26qpvt%3Dcowboy%2Baction%2Bfast%2Bdraw%26FORM%3DVDRE

so then how are 30 degree cant, crossdraw and shoulder holsters legal if that is the case? I'm just asking because I don't do this? They seem contradictory. seems the barrel could be straight down as it "leaves leather" even with a forward cant but the cant wouldn't help much

Very nice !

on some of my mountain man stuff i'll use a simple antler button and leather loop or two buttons with leather lace/cord wrapped around figure 8 style. I like that strap closer.

ditto and if your by yourself some will steal you blind while your back is turned.

great lookin bag friend!

Great looking knife and sheath!!

I have to agree with Tug also I posted a possible solution to his problem, That has been used for centuries by businesses, but as he always does just shot it down. So my new "theory" God helps those who help themselves. good luck friend.

wooden model here too!! Life is to short for math.Ten minutes with a scroll saw and your done.

That's where a more personal partnership would help, yea you cant trust everybody or anybody but you can trust somebody, its been done for centuries and still today businesses have buyers that handpick Think Japanese fish market just for an example. Its a sensible suggestion and would end your problems. Retailers obviously aren't doing it so have it done by someone you can trust.

I can understand completely the problems with ordering online and I have one suggestion as this is supposed to be a community of like minded people why cant someone who lives near these stores offer their service to those who don't and set up some arrangements to handpick hides for those who cant. It would be worth the headache and returns, lost time, lost money etc. just to pay or barter a bit to get what you need AND the stores would learn firsthand what the customer wants.

that's a great idea I see that also and I think it would be easier to search.

Nice leather for a nice iron friend, you will love both I'm sure.