roadking07 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 A co-worker of mine had a knife from Vietnam that had a plastic/pvc type sheath that was coming apart and he wanted me to make a new sheath for him - here are the results. This is my first sheath and my first project starting from scratch. I have made a tandy wallet kit and that is it. I am a beginner in the art of leatherworking - I have learned a lot from this forum and I thank all of you for the discussion that takes place on this board. Let me know what you think and how I can improve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Nice job! I think it looks a little out of place to have the border on the BW stamp on the sheath body, but not the retainer....but hey, it's a first piece, AND an original design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadking07 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Nice job!I think it looks a little out of place to have the border on the BW stamp on the sheath body, but not the retainer....but hey, it's a first piece, AND an original design. I agree - I did have the border on the BW stamp on the retainer but it was too wide so I had to cut off that part and go with the bastketweave only - oh well - you learn something new on every project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Very good looking job....I think it would have a very custom look if you contoured the opening of the sheath to fit the handle shape at that point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 15, 2008 R.K., I think this piece is really something special, and I'm sure your friend will feel the same way. You did a great job for a first sheath. I really like the smooth black color, the clean stamping job, and the fine stitching work. Two thumbs up on this one. Best, -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calanneh Report post Posted October 15, 2008 It is a hell of a lot better than my first basketweave stamp job!!! Looks great!!! cal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted October 16, 2008 I agree with the others, nice job on the first one.Especially nice basketweave too.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Lovely job. That basketweave is excellent. Now all you need to do is post the next one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
