Contributing Member Ferg Posted September 20, 2010 Contributing Member Report Posted September 20, 2010 Hi Everybody, Here is another Christmas present I just finished. It's a Knife Sheath & Knife, for my Brother. I know that when I can't think of anything else to make him, he always likes knives. This is a 12" Coffin handle knife, with a 7 1/2" blade. The knife was made using a blade from either Jantz, or another supplier,,, I've had it for quite some time. The Sheath, is made with a swivel. I started making thes swivel types of sheaths about 20 years ago. The "D" ring part of the swivel, is covered with some burgundy upholstry leather, stitched into a tube, & slipped over & sewn together. It's all sewn together with 7 stitches per inch. This Jesse Smith type of tooling design, is something I drew up, with some of my usual coloring. The finishing process: after tooling, & allowing to completely dry, a fair amount of oil was applied, & allowed to sit over night. the next day, it was put out in the sun for about 1 1/2 hours. I then applied all the colors, & let it sit overnight again,,, I always let things I color like this to sit overnight, because a lot of the time, I will need to re-adjust the colors before I apply a finish. Once the colors were done, I applied a NeatLac type finish. The edges were done, almost exactly the way that Bob Park describes in his "Edges" tutorial. Please let me know what you think,,, & Thanks for looking!! Ed the"BearMan" Excellent job all around. Did you use solvent based dye? Your brother will be proud to carry the knife and sheath. ferg Quote
BearMan Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Posted September 20, 2010 Hi Ferg, Yes, I use only spirit dyes, that I have reduced in varying degrees. I have some colors that are blends of two or more other colors also. Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members builderofstuff Posted September 20, 2010 Members Report Posted September 20, 2010 Beautiful work. I would definately be grateful for such a present, I'm sure he's going to love it. I still say the best presents are those that are handmade, I think there is so much more thought put into them. I'd much rather have a present that someone made for me, even something simple, than the latest gadget on the market. Chris Quote Just a man, a shop, and a long list of unfinished projects..... My Website My Etsy Shop
BWL Posted September 20, 2010 Report Posted September 20, 2010 Great job! It is a piece of art to say the least. I like the tooling and the dye job. Quote It's the impresion you leave that counts. Michael
Members dragonspit Posted September 22, 2010 Members Report Posted September 22, 2010 everything about this screams craftsmanship. very very nice. I had been wondering how folks cover a d ring like you did. its all those little touches that make the whole just so much nicer. well, u better get busy, Christmas is just around the corner. Quote
Members DSJackson Posted September 23, 2010 Members Report Posted September 23, 2010 That is one hell of a job right there. Quote
Members Rickey Posted January 16, 2011 Members Report Posted January 16, 2011 A PIECE OF ART. GREAT JOB. RICKEY Quote
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