Chux Report post Posted October 23 I upgraded a cheap nylon sheath to something with a little more durability and style. Is it perfect? No, I still haven't been able to reach the level of perfect, but I keep trying! Also this was my first attempt at freehanding a deer head. Looks like a Buck might have gotten into a dairy barn, lol, but overall I'm pretty happy with the final outcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted October 23 Nice work. It looks good. I really like your 2 tone edge treatment. Where are you hiding the gut hook blade in that sheath? On the back? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted October 23 4 minutes ago, DieselTech said: Nice work. It looks good. I really like your 2 tone edge treatment. Where are you hiding the gut hook blade in that sheath? On the back? Thanks. Thanks. Its actually behind the knife blade, the second picture shows the little "button" that it fits onto to help hold it in place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mablung Report post Posted October 23 Clever design---I like that. I like the deer, too, esp knowing that it was done freehand. I see what you mean about getting into the dairy barn, lol, but it still looks awfully good. The edges must have been awfully thick for stitching---did you pre-punch the holes in each layer and then fit them together, or did you use an awl after the edges were cemented (assuming you cemented them)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted October 23 13 minutes ago, Chux said: Thanks. Its actually behind the knife blade, the second picture shows the little "button" that it fits onto to help hold it in place Nice! Great design on that sheath. Much nicer & classier than the nylon or cordura sheath it sold with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted October 23 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mablung said: Clever design---I like that. I like the deer, too, esp knowing that it was done freehand. I see what you mean about getting into the dairy barn, lol, but it still looks awfully good. The edges must have been awfully thick for stitching---did you pre-punch the holes in each layer and then fit them together, or did you use an awl after the edges were cemented (assuming you cemented them)? Thanks. It just seems to make more sense than doing an offset. Yeah he's a little goofy looking but IMHO it's still recognizable as a deer lol. Yeah it's THICK! About 1/2 an inch on the blade side. Probably should have tried to skive more but was worried about it being too thin. Cemented, left to dry overnight then a diamond point awl. Do not recommend lol. It was not too fun stitching that's for sure! Edited October 23 by Chux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted October 23 7 minutes ago, DieselTech said: Nice! Great design on that sheath. Much nicer & classier than the nylon or cordura sheath it sold with. Thank you. It's kinda hard having a crappy sheath when people know you do leatherworking. Kinda like the shoemaker with barefoot kids! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mablung Report post Posted October 23 40 minutes ago, Chux said: Thanks. It just seems to make more sense than doing an offset. Yeah he's a little goofy looking but IMHO it's still recognizable as a deer lol. Yeah it's THICK! About 1/2 an inch on the blade side. Probably should have tried to skive more but was worried about it being too thin. Cemented, left to dry overnight then a diamond point awl. Do not recommend lol. It was not too fun stitching that's for sure! Agreed, the deer still looks like a deer. Years and years ago, when I was a young kid, I did an oil painting of a grizzly bear. It turned out rather plump, with a somewhat dog-ish-looking face, and its mouth alternated between too much toothpaste and a swollen tongue, as I tried to paint the tongue and teeth properly. You could just say your deer was stung on the snout by a bee. 1/2” to stitch is no joke, that’s for sure. Lots of patience and a very sharp awl required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted October 23 5 minutes ago, Mablung said: Agreed, the deer still looks like a deer. Years and years ago, when I was a young kid, I did an oil painting of a grizzly bear. It turned out rather plump, with a somewhat dog-ish-looking face, and its mouth alternated between too much toothpaste and a swollen tongue, as I tried to paint the tongue and teeth properly. You could just say your deer was stung on the snout by a bee. 1/2” to stitch is no joke, that’s for sure. Lots of patience and a very sharp awl required. Hahahaha!!! Now I'm seeing a grizzly with a toothbrush going to TOWN!! Thanks, like I need that vision in my head! Yeahhhhh....patience, something I don't have very much of. But, it's done so I'll try not to do that again any time soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mablung Report post Posted October 23 28 minutes ago, Chux said: Hahahaha!!! Now I'm seeing a grizzly with a toothbrush going to TOWN!! Thanks, like I need that vision in my head! Yeahhhhh....patience, something I don't have very much of. But, it's done so I'll try not to do that again any time soon. Glad to give a laugh! It's quite funny, remembering it; less so trying to paint it properly when 10 or so years old. You and I share the lack of patience---it's an exercise in growing patience to stitch this stuff sometimes. Good work on this one, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted October 23 I totally understand, I've been painting and drawing since I could hold a pencil and still don't like what I make. Thanks again!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
