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Here's one I had made. It was done twice as well. As above with hatchets and axes the welt really does need to be tapered . I have a double layer in this welt. I also used copper rivets on the corners. They are inside the welt.

Those are both really awesome! Like the file work on blade.

Thanks again! I really didn't want to have burned ends at both ends, it's a good idea. The sheet bend worked! Surgeon knot actually pulled out.

I finished a sheath the other day with two colors of tiger thread. Now I can't remember what knot I used to secure the two. I tried a square knot several times but keeps slipping apart. Tried melting the ends. Comes apart or too giant for the chiseled hole. What are you using??? Thanks again

Thanks again Chuck!

Thank you! Those scales are really tough to match up on the spine. I think these will be the only two with this pattern on the handle.

Thank you! Without counting drying times for dye, Neets foot oil and Resolene. All of those steps are overnight or longer. Depends when I get back to the project. Blue dye I dry longer for some reason it still bleeds after a few days and buff everyday. I guess about 40-50 minutes saddle stitching. Don't really watch a clock as I'm usually watching TV while I'm doing it. LOL It would probably be faster without the TV on, but relaxing to me saddle stitching. Thanks Chuck!

Yes, there is a welt. I do skive it down a little bit half way down. Just about where the blade meets handle area. I also groove the inside stitch line for the belt loop. So the blade won't cut the thread. So it's below the interior surface. Then tap down from the inside leaving a recessed line.

A friend wants a patriotic knife and sheath. Here's what I came up with. Granted the knife is not finished. Have a pair to make. Along with two sheaths. Wickett and Craig vegetable tanned leather dyed blue. Saddle stitched with red and white tiger thread. Glad I accidentally made the thread on the long side. Kept the dye from rubbing onto the thread. Especially the white! I believe it looks pretty good. Hopefully not too candy cane ish. Thoughts? Back side.

That's a great idea! Probably use that method one day!

Well, that was good luck and turned out great! Question...What's holding the end cap on the knife? Doesn't look like a through tang.

I like that a lot!

Very nice indeed! Like the way the hearts came out on the corners. Does that tool make that all the time on corners? Again nice work Chuck!

Thank you Battlemunky

As above...looking for good both bi-fold and tri-fold acrylic templates for men's wallets. With multiple card holders large enough to actually get several cards into each slot. Hopefully something you have actually used and really like. Thank you in advance

My two cents worth... I've only been saddle stitching for about 2 years now. I started with Tandy diamond stitching chisels in 3.5 mm. They worked fine for me at the time. Until I bent one (my fault). I replaced the single one I had bent. But after watching a lot of Nigel's videos on saddle stitching I purchased Kevin Lee stitching chisels. Made my saddle stitching 100% better!! Front and back. They are a little spendy but I think worth every penny. I have never used a groover as I don't like that look personally. Drilled holes same. I only make knife sheaths and the occasional small wallet and minimalist wallets. 1 st pic with Tandy tools. 2nd with Kevin Lee...much cleaner and more distinct angle. Which I prefer. 2nd pic

Yeah I really like this!! Well done!

Thanks for your reply ( along with everyone else's). Looks good

Hopefully in right spot. My sister sent me her horse brasses for a little help. I looked at them and saw they weren't even made from real leather. So, I re-did them for her. I have some from my parents that they brought with them in the early 60's. Top left is what Mom called a horseshoe carrier. Here's mine

Very nice !

Thank you NDphung...I like your explanation. What type of projects do you like it for? Wallets, bags? I've made ONE wallet! Now other folks want more made.

Hello all...for those that saddle stitch ...would you use Vinymo MBT thread? What's it like compared to Tiger thread? Which is all I have ever used. I mainly use 0.8mm on veg tan and don't want much thinner. I like all the colors it comes in. I know it's not waxed like tiger thread. I have a block of bees wax for that if needed. Does it flatten out like tiger thread? Thanks again for your time !

Thank you. Hindsight the clip could've been deeper in the leather. Next time.

Saw a friend of mine with a large paper clip he was using for a money clip. Figured I could do something a little better. Here's what I came up with. Used what I have on hand. It's a bit stiff for a money clip but it should work. Belt clip for knife transferred into this. What do you think?

Here's a really good video on sharpening an awl. Sharpening a Saddlers Awl - Bing video