Four Sheaths

[sheathmaker]

I just finished this foursome for a trip to New Jersey when the post office opens again Tuesday. The large sheaths have my "removeable" retention strap, and the two smaller ones are set up for center of the back, right hand draw and right hand cross draw.

Paul

[Prince]

Those look awesome. Very very clean and professional. Perfect cuts and edging. I have a question, on the smaller sheathes, when you fold it over and where the seam starts, did you sand it and edge coat it to make it look that nice or what?

[sheathmaker]

Those look awesome. Very very clean and professional. Perfect cuts and edging. I have a question, on the smaller sheathes, when you fold it over and where the seam starts, did you sand it and edge coat it to make it look that nice or what?

The area you asked about is sanded really more heavily to produce a very smooth surface and contour. I start with 50 grit to remove as much as possible and then go to 100 grit, then 320, then 400. I then burnish with saddle soap and an old rag. I don't use edge coat at all, but I do use Feibing's Professional Oil Dye for color on the edges. Then the edges get the same finish as the rest of the sheath which is Neatsfoot Oil, followed by TanKote, followed by NeatLac. thank you for the compliments.

Paul

Edited January 20, 2008 by sheathmaker

[Grunt]

Thanks for great pics and the technical details!

Definitely some really nice work.

Regards,

Nick

[Romey]

Outstanding sheaths Mr. Long!!! I greatly admire the rolled lined edge you do.

Edited January 20, 2008 by Romey

[Prince]

I looked at some of your other posts; very nice stuff. I was wondering if you would give me an honest professional critique on my first sheath? If you're too busy I understand completely.

[Vikefan]

I just finished this foursome for a trip to New Jersey when the post office opens again Tuesday. The large sheaths have my "removeable" retention strap, and the two smaller ones are set up for center of the back, right hand draw and right hand cross draw.

Paul

Outstanding work!!!!

What stamp (who made it) on the largest knife sheath shown. I love the look you got. Oh how are you burnishing your edges?

VIkefan