sniper Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Not ornate, just utilitarian. A knife and sheath I just completed for my grandson's 12th birthday. He is an avid hunter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Not ornate, just utilitarian. A knife and sheath I just completed for my grandson's 12th birthday. He is an avid hunter. Wow, that's a gorgeous knife. I do have to say, while utilitarian as you mentioned, the sheath is a little bit of a let down. A blade that nice deserves a good looking sheath to compliment it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted July 13, 2012 I have to agree with Spinner. Though, not to downplay the craftsmanship on it because it is good work. Call it a temporary one to get the job done while you work on something beautiful and tough to really compliment such a nice blade . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniper Report post Posted July 13, 2012 Well, guys, I have to agree...but, my empahsis has always been on working knives and utilitarian sheaths...especially for a 12 year old. He weas this one out, and I'll make him a prettier one. Even my personal knife...a Helle #99 blade.( I love the Scandinavian form factor,even modded for contemporary tastes. Desert Ironwood handle with Cocobolo end cap, reconstituted Turquoise and Bone Corian. I didn't have Bloodwood thin enough for the spacers, soooo...vulcanized fiber!. Anyway, the sheath is also somewhat utilitarian: I got a really good deal on a black Stingray hide, and laminated it to 6oz. tooling shoulder. It didn't water form as well as I had hoped, and the perimeter hand stitching! Hoo boy! My fingers were sore for a week! But, I am happy with it for my first (and likely last) attempt with $tingray! Hey, if it was easy everybody could do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
