Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 9, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 9, 2008 very nice.... whats the brass piece on the side? Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members sheathmaker Posted January 9, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2008 very nice.... whats the brass piece on the side? That is a diamond rod sharpener. Paul Quote Paul long-----108 Briarwood Ln. W-----Kerrville, TX--78028------830 367 5536-- pfl@cebridge.net
Members sheathmaker Posted January 9, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I really like the sheath, I admire anyone who builds a good one I've had plenty of them give me trouble, that brass button on the keeper strap really caught my eye, what a handy piece of hardware, if you don't mind sharing info could you tell me where I could source some? One source for the Sam Browne stud or button is Tandy/Leather Factory. Stock number is 1309-01 and 1309-02 and you will need the special little anvil to set them easily stock number 8112-00. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...=230&Page=4 Paul Edited January 9, 2008 by sheathmaker Quote Paul long-----108 Briarwood Ln. W-----Kerrville, TX--78028------830 367 5536-- pfl@cebridge.net
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted January 9, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 9, 2008 PAUL.... A GREAT LOOKING SHEATH. THE SAN BROWN BUTTON IS A PLUS.. Quote Luke
Members JRedding Posted January 9, 2008 Members Report Posted January 9, 2008 thanks for the info on the hardware, I really appreciate it. Quote
pepin1948 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Posted January 9, 2008 Yes I do, Randy. I do them pretty much the same as inlays in boot tops. In addition, I run the top piece of the sheath (block cut) through the hand crank splitter to about 40/60 and then cut my inlay window and do the installation and stitching and then I Barge the original pieces back together, and then cut out the pattern. This makes for neat edges and close inlays. I also skive the soft deer skin lining back from the seam edge before final assembly of the sheath so it won't interfere with the final edge finish.Paul Paul, Thank you for your knowledge,that is a fantastic tip.I live 6.000 miles far away but your advices arrives like I live you were my neighbour.Thanks for share that amount of knowledge.Please consider me your follower Quote
Members bcurrier Posted January 9, 2008 Members Report Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks for sharing the details. Your workmanship and attention to detail is impressive. I also like the Sam Browne stud - much nicer than a snap. One question: You mentioned that you assemble and cement the skived top piece(s) along with the inlay, stitch, and then cut out the inlay window. How do you avoid cutting into the inlay? (I sort of suspect the answer is something like "be really, really careful", but thought I'd ask!). Bill Quote
Members John D Dennehy Posted February 9, 2008 Members Report Posted February 9, 2008 Mr. Long, You are doing some fabulous work!!! For many years I have tried to help get the knife making and buying crowd aware of the need for quality sheaths. I tip my hat to you Sir. Outstanding!!!! John D Quote John D Dennehy the Wild Irish Rose Custom Leatherworks and Knives
Members BOOMSTICKHolsters Posted February 10, 2008 Members Report Posted February 10, 2008 Man, that is a beautiful sheath! You do some excellent work. How long have you been working leather? I would love it if you could explain your edging process (I'm kind of obsessed with edges right now). Keep posting pics of your outstanding leather work! Quote
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