Members Huntbuck Posted November 22, 2009 Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 Received a dagger needing a new leather coat... Took me a few hours, but here it is... Tell me what I should have done differently.. this is the third sheath and I am still learning from my mistakes and this one has a lot of them.... This was my first time using the Sam Browne Stud... another learning opportunity... Areas to improve next time... Horizontal loop on back of scabbord is really tight.. narrow knife leaves little room for this set up, next time I think I will put a couple of loops around the entire sheath and snap bacl to the front... First time using a concho as well, this biker cross looks decent on the black with silver accents... Might need to go back and dye the thread. It is a green kevlar fiber that God knows where I got... Quote I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13 NIV
Members Storm Posted November 22, 2009 Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 Very nice sheath for the Sykes-Fairborne commando dagger!!! Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 22, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 22, 2009 Hell of a coincidence, I just got an order to make a sheath for one of those!!!! I'll get mine done and we'll compare notes. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Huntbuck Posted November 22, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Thank for the comments, did not know what the knife was, just that the guys dad brought it back... I don't think the sheath was original but close none the less. I would definately do some things differently on the sheath next time, but fun practice and learning... Twin Oaks, i would be interested in seeing what you come up with... Edited November 22, 2009 by Huntbuck Quote I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13 NIV
Members Zwack Posted November 22, 2009 Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 Thankfor the comments, did not know what the knife was, just that the guysdad brought it back... I don't think the sheath was original but closenone the less. I would definately do some things differently on thesheath next time, but fun practice and learning... Twin Oaks, i wouldbe interested in seeing what you come up with... Here's a photo of a Fairbairn-Sykes WWII 3rd Model in original package with original scabbard. The tabs on the scabbard are to allow you to sew it into the uniform. So, yes, the scabbard that came with the knife was probably not the original one, but frankly I prefer the one that you did myself. Z. Quote
Members Storm Posted November 22, 2009 Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 Here's a photo of a Fairbairn-Sykes WWII 3rd Model in original package with original scabbard. The tabs on the scabbard are to allow you to sew it into the uniform. So, yes, the scabbard that came with the knife was probably not the original one, but frankly I prefer the one that you did myself. Z. There I go again turning the name around. HA! This is a beauty! I have seen so many knock offs over the years and it is great to see an original Sheffield model. The British commando types used these to a high level of effectiveness during WWII. Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Members Huntbuck Posted November 22, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 22, 2009 So, knife experts... (Zwack and Storm) are these knives sharp, this one was not a razor sharp, but did have a useable edge... I am leaving it as it is... it looks like it had been sharpened once maybe... hard to tell since the edge is clean and even from the blued blade to the knife edge... the blade is nick free and has some staining on it but you can still read the maker name and maker mark.. J. Nowill & Sons Sheffield, England Established A.D. 1700 I think that is what is says, it is kind of light and right on the edge of the center portion of the blade.. nice heft and feels NASTY in your hand... GRIN! Thanks again for the comments and replys RJ Quote I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13 NIV
Members 8thsinner Posted November 23, 2009 Members Report Posted November 23, 2009 I like the work. Quote Doing the right thing is bleeding for the cause. Website Facebook
Members Zwack Posted November 23, 2009 Members Report Posted November 23, 2009 So, knife experts... (Zwack and Storm) are these knives sharp, this one was not a razor sharp, but did have a useable edge... I am leaving it as it is... it looks like it had been sharpened once maybe... hard to tell since the edge is clean and even from the blued blade to the knife edge... the blade is nick free and has some staining on it but you can still read the maker name and maker mark.. J. Nowill & Sons Sheffield, England Established A.D. 1700 I think that is what is says, it is kind of light and right on the edge of the center portion of the blade.. nice heft and feels NASTY in your hand... GRIN! Thanks again for the comments and replys RJ The one that I posted a picture of was also made by John Nowill and Sons in Sheffield. They're still in business although now part of another company. Their website. I'm not any form of knife expert... I've just heard about the Fairbairn-Sykes enough to know them when I see them. I don't know how sharp they would normally be either. Z. Quote
Members HC Leathers Posted November 23, 2009 Members Report Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) The one that I posted a picture of was also made by John Nowill and Sons in Sheffield. They're still in business although now part of another company. Their website. I'm not any form of knife expert... I've just heard about the Fairbairn-Sykes enough to know them when I see them. I don't know how sharp they would normally be either. Z. In close-quarters fighting there is no more deadly weapon than the knife. In choosing a knife there are two important factors to bear in mind: balance and keenness. The hilt should fit easily in your hand, and the blade should not be so heavy that it tends to drag the hilt from your fingers in a loose grip. It is essential that the blade have a sharp stabbing point and good cutting edges, because an artery torn through (as against a clean cut) tends to contract and stop the bleeding. If a main artery is cleanly severed, the wounded man will quickly lose consciousness and die have a look here http://en.wikipedia...._Fighting_Knife have a look here for the best description of the British FS fighting knife http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/fs/fs_knife1.htm and here for the original sheath designs http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/fs/more/fs_sheaths_english.htm Edited November 23, 2009 by HC Leathers Quote
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