Vikefan Report post Posted August 22, 2010 I've had one critiqe so far, maybe I'll get more here? Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted August 22, 2010 I've had one critiqe so far, maybe I'll get more here? Vikefan Looking over your project, I think you've done a great job! Stitching is nice and straight. Could use a LITTLE more work burnishing the edges but better than average. The only thing I could suggest would be to leave yourself a border. That texture looks great with a nice smooth border! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 5, 2010 Looking over your project, I think you've done a great job! Stitching is nice and straight. Could use a LITTLE more work burnishing the edges but better than average. The only thing I could suggest would be to leave yourself a border. That texture looks great with a nice smooth border! Thank you for your advice... I will try to incorporate it in future projects. Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted September 5, 2010 I've had one critiqe so far, maybe I'll get more here? Vikefan Vikefan, I agree that a border would make the end product look more 'finished'. It would enhance your texture work and allow it to stand out even more. I (just a personal preference) would try to shape the sheath a little closer to the blade shape, but that would have no bearing on actual quality of the work nor it's utility. JMHO Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted September 6, 2010 I think overall the quality is good, but I'm not crazy about the design.That style is typical of cheaper production knife sheaths and that type of retention strap is good for getting in the way and getting cut. The other problem is with a fat handled knife such as that is unless you wedge out the mouth of the sheath you get the bent belt loop syndrome.My suggestion for that knife would be a full pouch sheath or a modified pouch with strap and use a seperate belt loop.Dave Modified pouch with strap example Full pouch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) I think overall the quality is good, but I'm not crazy about the design.That style is typical of cheaper production knife sheaths and that type of retention strap is good for getting in the way and getting cut. The other problem is with a fat handled knife such as that is unless you wedge out the mouth of the sheath you get the bent belt loop syndrome.My suggestion for that knife would be a full pouch sheath or a modified pouch with strap and use a seperate belt loop.Dave Modified pouch with strap example Full pouch I like your suggestions (two very nice examples). Are picture examples your own work? LOVE THEM! I made the sheath to my customers specifications as that was the type of retaining strap he wanted; he was happy with it. As for the belt loop getting bent; I made it out of very substantial leather (two thicknesses); I don't think it will bend much unless it gets sopping wet. Edited September 6, 2010 by Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted September 6, 2010 Yes ,those are two of my sheaths.You can click on my website and see more if you like and feel free to contact me if you need any help.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
