Swivel knife box

[bustedlifter]

Looks great! I would dye it black, .......just kidding. Some oil and antique would be about right.

[whinewine]

Beautiful, Marlon!

russ

[ClayB]

That really is nice Marlon. You did a great job on the carving. I bet Peter would be proud seeing what you did with his idea. Only one thing missing, that tiny signiture

[Rawhide]

Thanks for all the wonderful comments guys, I thought it came out pretty good. I think I may Neat lac it and antique it. I don't think color dying is true sheridan.

As far as the two AS swivel knives. The first one I got at cost from Tandy, because I fixed a piece of machinery for them. The second one, I bought with the 50% discount on one item sale they had about 2 months ago. The first silver one is also an AS, but the knurled type 3/8 inch barrel. The last silver one on the far right is a Henley with the Peter Main special blade (awsome knife).

I don't think you can have too many swivel knives. It beats having to change blades any day. Even though I have my screwdriver and allen wrench attached to some magnets in the lid. (you can't see the allen wrench because it's so dark.)

Clay,

I really thought about trying to do that, but I digress. That's just too darn tiny for me to try and match. Anyway I have one "small" initial there in the middle.

Marlon

[Sawyer]

Great idea and beautiful workmanship!

[Hidemechanic]

Marlon, you just doing the top or are you going to cover the whole box and stitch the parts together? More tooling, ya know"bigger canvas"? I also vote no black (sorry Tom), if anything I'd go deep brown on the outside borders and around your name and let the floral and lettering stay lighter, show off your work. Looks great.GH

[Cecil]

Marlin - The carving and tooling is an eye stopper. I just hope I can be that good some day.

Edited February 17, 2008 by Cecil

[outcast]

Awesome work Marlin, and a great idea from Peter. I'm one of those who like a little black in the background to give contrast. I think it makes the artwork pop out, but like most avid motorcycle enthusiests I've always liked black.

Steve

Edited February 17, 2008 by outcast

[Rawhide]

I think I will just cover the top.

Thanks for the additional comments.

Marlon

[leatheroo]

marlon, any chance you can show me a photo of the different cuts from the swivels with an explanation, i dont know much about swivels and i am looking to buy a new one, i think my 30 year old one needs to be retired!

thanks