SCOUTER Posted January 9, 2008 Report Posted January 9, 2008 This is the kind of work that humbles us... Jim Linnell of elktracks made this; http://www.elktracks.net/gallery/other/knife_sheath.jpg Thanks Clay for opening my eyes! Quote
Members Romey Posted January 10, 2008 Members Report Posted January 10, 2008 I have seen that before, AMAZINING carving, stictching,not so much Quote Romey Cowboy inc highcountryknives
Members sheathmaker Posted January 10, 2008 Members Report Posted January 10, 2008 Jim had it at the Spirit of Steel Knife Show in Grapevine, TX last September. It represents fantastic carving talent and is 3D in the style of Robert Baird's "Anastasi Ruins" and other pieces he had done like that. It is what it is and that's way to fragile to be more than a static knife sheath, but it is really something to behold. I'm with Romey.......stitching, not so much. Paul Quote Paul long-----108 Briarwood Ln. W-----Kerrville, TX--78028------830 367 5536-- pfl@cebridge.net
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 10, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 10, 2008 Stiching is a heck of a lot better than anything i can do.... LOL Sheath is very nice.... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 10, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 10, 2008 Carving, stitching, colors...All Amazing. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Contributing Member Clay Posted January 10, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 10, 2008 When Jim was in Colorado Springs last year for a class he brought that knife sheath with him to show off. When he got it out of his car the knife fell out of the sheath and smacked the pavement hard on the end of the handle cracking off a small part of it. Jim knows that I also do some wood work so I got the envious chore of sanding it out. When I brought the knife and sheath home I showed it to my wife. She got all excited and wanted to know when I had made the sheath, she said that was the most beautiful piece of leather work she had ever seen me make. Then she saw Jim's signature on it.... Clay M. Quote Clay Miller
Members DCKNIVES Posted January 10, 2008 Members Report Posted January 10, 2008 Sadly though, it doesn't say much for the maker when the knife drops out of the sheath, but I will say he sure can carve.Dave Quote http://dcknivesandle...lademakers.com/
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 10, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 10, 2008 I would hazard the quess that it is a display only sheath, not your everyday working one. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members indypbear Posted January 10, 2008 Members Report Posted January 10, 2008 Most of Jim's work is "display only". He is a consumte leather artist in his carving and design creativity. Functionality is his weakness! If you make the opportunity to take one of his classes in your area-take it. You won't be sorry and you'll meet a really nice guy and resource. Indy Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 10, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 10, 2008 I sure would not want it to come in contact with the mud the blood and the beer. Quote
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