Vikefan Report post Posted July 11, 2011 I am looking for the best advise I can get on doing a fish scale Filet Knife sheath. Can anyone give me any advise on this subject? Do you have a certain stamp you use? If so; what brand? Etc. Thanks, Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted July 11, 2011 I use two different tools. Barry King sells a 'scales' tool that is shaped like an upside down 'V'. I have also used a 'mulesfoot' to do scales when I teach my large mouth bass figure carving class. I also read in one of Al Stohlman's books where he used a scaled veiner tool to stamp scales on a fish. I haven't done a knife sheath, so I do not know how this would work for you, but if you check out my Facebook or blog pages, you will see the scales belt that I recently completed. It might be what you are looking for. Either way, good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonerider Report post Posted August 1, 2011 I too have trouble making it come out right!!! I must have 20 pieces of scrap around I've tried Fish Scale on, none look good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted August 1, 2011 search forum for fish scales, this has recently been covered before . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 10, 2011 I use two different tools. Barry King sells a 'scales' tool that is shaped like an upside down 'V'. I have also used a 'mulesfoot' to do scales when I teach my large mouth bass figure carving class. I also read in one of Al Stohlman's books where he used a scaled veiner tool to stamp scales on a fish. I haven't done a knife sheath, so I do not know how this would work for you, but if you check out my Facebook or blog pages, you will see the scales belt that I recently completed. It might be what you are looking for. Either way, good luck. Never could find scales on you blog pages and couldn't get you on facebook. What brand swivel knifes do you prefer as I am thinking of replacing my Tandy one's. Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikti Report post Posted September 10, 2011 How about a rounded mules foot? Damon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted September 11, 2011 I still say that you can make your own from pieces of tubing. You can oval it, leave it round, and make them any size you want. Cut to length, and then remove the backside to leave the scale shape that you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted September 11, 2011 I made a post on my blog earlier this year showing how I was taught to modify a seeder tool to make scales. You can see it here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 11, 2011 I made a post on my blog earlier this year showing how I was taught to modify a seeder tool to make scales. You can see it here Thanks for that info... I loved your fish you did...That is ART...Very beautiful!!! Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks Vikefan. I've been blessed with the opportunity to learn from some very talented artists over the past few years. One thing you'll find out when carving or stamping leather is that there are usually a lot of different ways to achieve the results you are looking for. For scales, you can use the seeder like I showed in the article on my blog, or a veiner or mule foot as Al Stohlman shows in some of his instructional books. Some of the custom tool makers are making stamps these days that are specially designed to make scales for snake skin or dragons. Try as many of the different techniques as you can and decide which one is easiest for you or which one gives your desired results. If you are not happy with any of the suggestions so far, experiment with different tools and see if you can come up with something that does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 12, 2011 I am working on a filet knife sheath right now and trying to get the fish scale down before I stamp my sheath. When I get around to finishing this I will post pics. This is what I think I am going with: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 13, 2011 I am working on a filet knife sheath right now and trying to get the fish scale down before I stamp my sheath. When I get around to finishing this I will post pics. This is what I think I am going with: Here's my finished sheath. I used an old Tandy stamp U 857, but it is very time consuming to do.... Take your time and I would recommend doing it from start to finish with no breaks, keeping your rhythm and spacing the same. Good luck and I am looking forwards to seeing your results. Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Looking great there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tannin Report post Posted October 2, 2014 Wow, nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Grizzly Report post Posted October 22, 2014 This is my version of a fish scale pattern I use on my fillet knife sheaths. Very simple and gets great reviews from customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
