Romey Report post Posted October 7, 2010 Thought Id share this one. Did this one for a friend who happens to be an African PH in Tanzania. Do to the Cite treaty laws I wasnt confident that the Zebra inlay sheath would be simple to fly in and out of the country so I made him a working sheath to go along with it. I was going to an 1900`s safari look as his Double rifle is an English rifle from that time period which he still uses as a Professional Hunter. Blade:Forged W2 high carbon steel Handle: AAA Grade Ambonya Burl Fittings:Stacked Nickle Silver Sheaths: Hand sewn Inlayed Zebra Hide Due to cites treaty I was afraid of flying in and out of country with the Zebra hide sheath so I made a Tiger striped working sheath I threw in. Both are High ride carry pouch style. I was going to a 1900`s turn of the century safari antique sort of look with the inlaid Zebra and still be very functional.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted October 7, 2010 Can you say holy cow? Wow! that is one sweet knife and those sheaths are pretty awesome too. I really really really like the tiger striped one that is cool effect. Great Job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWP Report post Posted October 8, 2010 those are super great! amazing job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 8, 2010 Outstanding. BTW, I've tried knifemaking once or twice... Always with disasterous results... Anyway, I have much respect for those of you who do it well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper Report post Posted October 8, 2010 Very, very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted October 19, 2010 TY TY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 19, 2010 If you dont mind me asking, where did you get actual Zebra hides? Id love to use some for inlays in belts and not have to use cowhide thats colored to look like zebra. Great job on the knife and the sheaths! CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin29 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Wow!! That is some amazing looking work. That knife is awesome!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fredo Report post Posted October 20, 2010 Yes please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Thanks. The Zebra was supplied by the customer who borrowed it from a Zebra Their taxidermist had some forelegs left from doing a rug for my customer. Only the forelegs would have worked for my use so it worked out. Zebra has a very interesting hide,real tough yet supple. That could be do to the high quality of their taxidermist though. Edited October 20, 2010 by Romey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted October 20, 2010 Dang I was really hoping you had found an actual supplier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boertjie Report post Posted October 20, 2010 One lucky PH! Yes, the stripe pattern on the legs of the zebra are much narrower and will do for small projects. Zebra skins are expensive because they are a bugger to tan properly - ask any taxidermest or tanner. Now on the detail - how do you get that tiger stripe effect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted October 21, 2010 One lucky PH! Yes, the stripe pattern on the legs of the zebra are much narrower and will do for small projects. Zebra skins are expensive because they are a bugger to tan properly - ask any taxidermest or tanner. Now on the detail - how do you get that tiger stripe effect? Thanks, Nothing special just dye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted October 25, 2010 I meant nothing special on the tiger stripe, just dye. Didnt want to confuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickey Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Awesome. Rickey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Romey, AWESOME. Beautiful work as always! Great combination of material in the steel, Ambonya Burl with the tiger striped sheath. Regards, Ben Edited January 16, 2011 by gtwister09 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
