Grunt Report post Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) Here we go again. Standard disclaimer about lousy pics is in effect. I have wanted to try a few different techniques in sheath making for some time now so I combined them in one sheath. Inlay. One of the things I like in a sheath is a nice inlay. This one is some lizard-print embossed leather I got from the scrap box at the Leather Factory. I figured the color would complement both the leather and the "snake skin" micarta handle. Besides I didn't want some to waste a perfectly good piece of lizard skin in case the sheath didn't turn out like I wanted. Horizontal/Crossdraw. I have seen others do this and decided I should try it. I decided to cant the belt loop a little bit to get the sheath to ride in a slightly "handle up" position. I think next time I will place the belt loop a little lower down. I left the edge un-colored. I like the wood-like look of the edge so I just burnished the edge and finished it "clear". I though this would also complement the "snake skin" micarta handle. I am not so sure about this part though. I don't think I will be using this edge treatment again. One thing I am happy about though are the stitches. Everything came out great both front and back. I think I may be getting this stitching thing down. Anyway here are the pics. Overall this sheath was a big experiment. Let me know what y'all think. Best Regards and Merry Christmas, Nick Edited December 18, 2007 by Grunt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Nick, thats a real nice sheath. I especially like the way you burnished the edges. Any special thing you're doing to get that effect? Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Very cool work! I like the overall design. Could you post a pic of the knife out of the sheath? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
