Garyak Report post Posted July 13, 2022 Made this holster with turtle tail. Had to do quite a bit of fleshing to get maximum use from it. 6 sq inches of useable leather is hard to stretch. A 1” belt sander w/120 grit and a feel for what you’re doing and you can make use of the rock hard 1/2” thick outer edges. Turtle puts off more dust than any other leather I’ve used so it’s best done outside. It takes more work than other exotics, but it’s definitely an attention getter. Sewing it together was easy peazy on the 29k except in one area where I could’ve skived it thinner, but the China patcher handled that like it should’ve. Customer loves it and that’s all that matters. Be great to make a costume out of, And what I’ve been told they’re tasty too. I dunno about that, but I’ll eat anything with gravy… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted July 13, 2022 That is amazing, absolutely gorgeous , very nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted July 13, 2022 I like the look, just wondering if that wont catch a shirt purdy often Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyV Report post Posted July 14, 2022 I love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 14, 2022 Gorgeous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted July 14, 2022 Really impressive. I guess snapping turtles are useful after all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted July 14, 2022 awesome indeed , ditto on the gravy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Reaper Report post Posted July 14, 2022 That holster rocks! But the question I have is where in this world does one find a turtle tail for making a wallet????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted July 14, 2022 Now we are going to see some fine leather work Garyak, Have you any pictures of knife Sheaths? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted July 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Doc Reaper said: That holster rocks! But the question I have is where in this world does one find a turtle tail for making a wallet????? I don't know for sure but I would assume on the south end of a north bound turtle. Sorry, just kidding. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted July 14, 2022 That looks medieval! Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thescandall Report post Posted July 14, 2022 I love it. Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Report post Posted July 15, 2022 Innovative. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doubleh Report post Posted July 18, 2022 I agree that it is an attention getter. Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chakotay Report post Posted July 18, 2022 Very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 11:27 AM, jrdunn said: I don't know for sure but I would assume on the south end of a north bound turtle. Sorry, just kidding. Jim Sorry for the sarcasm. I did find this, though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/294369129812?chn=ps&var=592982284511&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1fKPvdja_QlGndLBZtofeKA82&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=592982284511_294369129812&targetid=1585159292091&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9026179&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1585159292091&abcId=9300697&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2GMsyb-EZZgkPyoTWsxGYkTz2LFqtR_nQTClKzYShb-lWWaHO-sNG4aAr4vEALw_wcB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonesCoLeatherworks Report post Posted July 22, 2022 A holster definitely for open carry excitement. Would hate to conceal something so beautiful. Nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyak Report post Posted August 10, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 10:32 PM, JonesCoLeatherworks said: A holster definitely for open carry excitement. Would hate to conceal something so beautiful. Nice work Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hurley Report post Posted August 16, 2022 Now that's beauty. Super nice craftsmanship right there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
