Ostrich Buck Sheath

[MADMAX22]

Well got one more of these buck 110 sheaths done, probably the last one for a bit. This was a interesting one to do as first time Ive used a exotic and not had it be an inlay. Rocky helped out with a couple of questions answered which got me on my way. I think it turned out not to bad except the stitching could use a little work and could use a higher grade ostrich leg but wanted to experiment with a lower grade before I spent the money. Still it wasnt to bad a one.

HO leather, with 6cord linen dyed black and hand waxed. Used 6spi I think it is on this one. Used my beeswax/parafin wax/neatsfoot oil mix that I made then a couple coats of neatlac and a final nuetral shoe polish buffed up to finish it off.

Oh and wanted to add the ostrich is a dark dark brown, I used a dye for the leather first used dark brown feibings deluted 50 percent then did a second coat of angelus coffee deluted also. It ended up with a color that almost matches as close as you can get to the color of the ostrich. It is hard to see with the photos as they arent that great.

Edited April 15, 2010 by MADMAX22

[particle]

Hey, that looks great!! Did you have to back the ostrich? Or does it mold and hold the shape on its own? I haven't worked with exotics yet.

[abn]

Very nice. Is there a belt loop on the back? If so, I'd love to see a picture of it...

[MADMAX22]

Particle yes the ostrich is backed. The best way to do it is mold your vegtan then once it is dry you glue the ostrich to it then do your stitching. I put the vegtan with the grain side pointed in, figured the ostrich would stick better to the flesh side of the leather.

abn I will have to get some more batteries for the camera, left it on last night when it was plugged into the computer (doesnt auto shutoff when its plugged in). Anyways it is the slit type of belt attachment, guess thats what it is called, it just just two slits cut in the back piece of leather.

[jbird]

Very nice Max good work.

Josh

[DCKNIVES]

That looks great brother.Dave

[MADMAX22]

Thanks Josh and Dave, appreciate the compliments.

[Rocky]

Well got one more of these buck 110 sheaths done, probably the last one for a bit. This was a interesting one to do as first time Ive used a exotic and not had it be an inlay. Rocky helped out with a couple of questions answered which got me on my way. I think it turned out not to bad except the stitching could use a little work and could use a higher grade ostrich leg but wanted to experiment with a lower grade before I spent the money. Still it wasnt to bad a one.

HO leather, with 6cord linen dyed black and hand waxed. Used 6spi I think it is on this one. Used my beeswax/parafin wax/neatsfoot oil mix that I made then a couple coats of neatlac and a final nuetral shoe polish buffed up to finish it off.

Oh and wanted to add the ostrich is a dark dark brown, I used a dye for the leather first used dark brown feibings deluted 50 percent then did a second coat of angelus coffee deluted also. It ended up with a color that almost matches as close as you can get to the color of the ostrich. It is hard to see with the photos as they arent that great.

Very well done - looks realy great

regards from Germany,

Fritz

[rdb]

Pretty Spiffy!

Skin looks good, Lining, too. Edges are great. Once again, nice job

[MADMAX22]

Thanks a bunch guys.