Members pitersek Posted April 28, 2018 Members Report Posted April 28, 2018 Hello, I would like to present you my last work - knife sheath for a knife by polish knifemaker Giedymin Kapuscinski. Knife is Dunedain Fighter - Middle Earth Series. So I tried to make my sheath also in middleearth style. It is just my impression, I like to think that there once was an elf who carried set like this :). I used veg tan leather, fiebings oil dye, eco flo antique gel, and barry king stamp. All stitching is made by hand, using 9 SPI iron, and 6 SPI chisel. If you have any questions about technical issues - please ask, I will do my best to answer. It would mean a lot if you give me your thoughts about it! Quote
Members kiwican Posted April 28, 2018 Members Report Posted April 28, 2018 I'm no elf. And I don't play one in TV either but that's a sweet combo Quote
garypl Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 Beautiful work and the detail is amazing. Your edges also are superb and that is a solid knife to go with it! What weight leather did you use for the various pieces? Gary Quote
Members doublehbar Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 I am not sure if I am more impressed with your leather skills or your photography skills. lol Love the color combos and your burnishing is beautiful! Quote
Members olfart Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 The knife and sheath are both spectacular! True craftsmanship is a beautiful thing to behold. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 29, 2018 Moderator Report Posted April 29, 2018 One of the coolest things I've seen in a while. Quote
Members Chief Filipino Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 Very nice! Did you make the knife as well? Quote
Members plinkercases Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 Very well designed and executed. Well done! And that's a lovely blade as well. Quote
Members pitersek Posted April 29, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 Wow, thank you all very much for such a kind words! 21 hours ago, garypl said: Beautiful work and the detail is amazing. Your edges also are superb and that is a solid knife to go with it! What weight leather did you use for the various pieces? Gary Gary there was a range from 1 oz to 9 oz :). Back of the sheath (part with my logo) is about 9 oz, also as stitch protecting layers inside. Front tooled panel is about 5 oz, and the "frame" on the "face" of the sheath is 4 oz, belt loop is lined with very thin 1 oz layer of leather, skived by hand. 18 hours ago, doublehbar said: I am not sure if I am more impressed with your leather skills or your photography skills. lol Love the color combos and your burnishing is beautiful! Thanks man, my photography is never ending story of me being not happy with the results . Now I am able to make decent pictures when I go outside about one hour before the sun set . That is the time when pictures come out decent, other times - always something wrong. 3 hours ago, Chief Filipino said: Very nice! Did you make the knife as well? Thank you! No, the knife was made by Giedymin KApusciński - polish knife maker, I think you can find him on facebook. Lots of very nice knives in this style, and many others. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted April 30, 2018 Members Report Posted April 30, 2018 Exceptional work, color choice, stitching, stamping, and all. The knife is awesome and the sheath rises to meet it. You did VERY well. I love how your antiquing on the stamping pops on the dangler, that is super cool. Quote
Members noobleather Posted April 30, 2018 Members Report Posted April 30, 2018 Inspiring stuff. Really like the contrast of the two different leathers. Great work Quote
Members pitersek Posted May 2, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 2, 2018 Thanks guys! Means a lot! I am really glad you like it :). On 30.04.2018 at 3:39 AM, battlemunky said: [...] I love how your antiquing on the stamping pops on the dangler, that is super cool. I must admit, stamping and antiquing on the dangler come out nice On 30.04.2018 at 9:58 AM, noobleather said: Inspiring stuff. Really like the contrast of the two different leathers. Great work Thanks, I wasn't 100% sure about this color combination, but it come out well. Quote
Members rodneywt1180b Posted May 3, 2018 Members Report Posted May 3, 2018 Your sheath compliments the knife beautifully. Quote
Members Vikefan Posted May 5, 2018 Members Report Posted May 5, 2018 Awesome work and it looks great! I have a question. What stamp did you use. Kinda looks like a Barry King cresent shell stamp, but what size? Thank you, Vikefan Quote
RockyAussie Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 @pitersek I think this shows a well matched knife and sheath with potential for more excellent combinations in the future. Sadly it takes me back to a close friend of mine for many years who aside from jewellery enjoyed making knives. In Adelaide here in Australia they have a large once a year knife show and for many years Maurice (Morrie) would travel up the coast to my place, and together we would set about making a knife pouch or two for the next up coming show. I would ask Morrie how did the knife show go and he'd always reply "pretty good" and smile as always. He died back in 2013 and not until I was at his funeral did I find out that he won the award for the "Art knife" prise for many many years in a row. He always chipped me for being too fussy and as the years went by, in 2012 he stopped entering in order for other entrants to win.I understand they now have a Maurice McCarthy award there. He was a true friend and I still miss him. The picture following shows a few of the projects we worked on together. I hope this may inspire you on further. Quote
Members kiwican Posted May 5, 2018 Members Report Posted May 5, 2018 Awesome knives and sheaths. But the story is better than both Quote
RockyAussie Posted May 6, 2018 Report Posted May 6, 2018 3 hours ago, kiwican said: Awesome knives and sheaths. But the story is better than both I do agree somewhat but as Morrie always reminded me it is a knife show NOT a sheath show and he always won when he entered them anyway. They both should stand out but the knife should be the centre piece in a Knife show. Quote
Members Carson Posted May 7, 2018 Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Very fancy... could wear it to a dinner party with the wife. Quote
Members pitersek Posted May 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 10, 2018 On 5.05.2018 at 7:46 AM, Vikefan said: [...] I have a question. What stamp did you use. Kinda looks like a Barry King cresent shell stamp, but what size? [...] It is Barry King cresent shell indeed! Number one, the smaler one. @RockyAussie thank you very much for sharing this story! Your friend sounds like a truly great person. I can only imagine how muchis he missed. Quote
Members Kulafarmer Posted November 7, 2018 Members Report Posted November 7, 2018 Very very nice, inspiring Quote
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