alpha2 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Well, I did a molded one for my folder, quite a while ago, but this is the first fixed blade type. A co-worker won a knife at a Harley ride a couple of weeks ago and he wasn't impressed with the plastic, (maybe kydex...) abomination that came with it. Their VFW Harley riders club is the "Warriors", and I knew he was retired from the USAF, so I worked up something with that theme. The wings logo was interesting, I didn't have a stamp that would do it right, so I used a couple of small straight blade screwdrivers. Their colors are black and yellow, and I didn't have the means to do the lettering in yellow, so I went with yellow Tiger thread in .8mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Excellent job on the logo. I use screwdrivers for everything that they are not designed for, but that's a new one! Nice job on the sheath. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks, Mike! I have to admit that I'd read about screwdrivers on this forum. Just one more little priceless bit o' info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Your stamped letters look good - nice and straight and evenly spaced! What is your technique for stamping the letters so nicely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 This little gem here. I tape it in place and always leave the last letter in place while setting the next one. The only challenge is the "I". All the other stamps are the same size, the I is narrow. Also, you have to make sure to stamp the "I" lightly compared to the others ones. A lot less stamp going into the leather, so it comes out much darker if you give the same whack. The Tandy stamps have some flashing on at least one side of the stamp, so you have to sand them smooth to get them to fit in the guide properly. As for the "VFW", the angle was basically wing it and hope for the best. I admit I practiced it first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 24, 2017 I've seen this guide at the local Tandy store - looks like it works well. I may try making one and if that doesn't work I will bite the bullet and buy one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted May 25, 2017 That looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Very nice job. Good tip on the lettering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRV2 Report post Posted May 28, 2017 For under $3.50 shipped, this device will do the same job as long as you adjust opposite sides to the same length. (A small price to pay verses 30 bucks plus shipping for the Tandy stamping guide. An added benefit is that this tool can be used to find unknown angles as well! (its intended purpose) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V4FJ4C?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) Dangit, they got me for 20.00 on that one. Maybe it was 14.95, but still. Edited May 28, 2017 by bikermutt07 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 28, 2017 I had two, similar, but to suit my measurements made by a lazer cutting company for under £10 [$15] plus £2 for bolts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks Tony for the link! For $3.50 it's a no-brainer- I just ordered one to try out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gogogordy Report post Posted May 29, 2017 Very nice project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
