verus22 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 After many tries...I'm finally satisfied. Now I get to make 2 more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJole Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Good work! That's so clean, with a lovely shape and design. How many times did this take you to reach this point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 I've lost count...maybe 7 or 8? The problem I kept having was with the stitching (as well as a couple design changes). I finally invested in some Blanchard irons and a Barry King awl blade. Made all the difference! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Darby Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Really nice that is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted October 17, 2017 I like it. Nice even dye job and really nice stitch line. Just nice and clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Really nice and clean, good tools really do help, your stitching is great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Richardson Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Thats a beauty. Everything about it is just right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 Thank you everyone for your comments and reviews Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 19, 2017 Yep, beautiful! I thought your other attempts were pretty damn nice too, btw. I'm glad you are happy with it. I've been happy with very few pieces I've made.....there's always something I wish woulda been different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 Oh, I feel there's always room for improvement in my work. These sheaths are being made for a friend to be given as gifts, so I wanted a standard to meet before I was ready to give them over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alleghenist Report post Posted October 20, 2017 It's beautiful...and now I am embarrassed I didn't throw my last 6 in the scrap pile. Got a new standard to work up to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Yup. Love the lines on this sheath. Everything works! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 22, 2017 Just finished the re-make of the firefighter sheath per customer request (he didn't like the other design). I included an edge view this time...which is challenging to take a good picture of! This one is a left-hand draw; 2nd out of a set of 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 22, 2017 Sweet work man! Those edges are beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Thank you. I've learned a few new tricks for edge work lately (I do all my builds by hand. No powered machines). I still play around and try new techniques, but I'm getting real close to settling on a standard method for doing edges. I'm gonna have to keep working on the photography so I can get the best edge shots though. Gotta do some research for that now when I have the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Nice and tidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilMac Report post Posted October 27, 2017 Very nice clean work, great look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
