holsters & sheathes

[K-Man]

Here's a couple of pics of some stuff I've done recently:

(That's genuine beaver tail on the wrap-around strap.)

[Beaverslayer]

K-man,

Very nice work, I love the burnishing on the knife sheath, it's very clean looking.

Where did you get the Beaver Tail? I see mine is still attached..LOL

Ken

[Regis]

Absolutely great work. The edge design on the holster is really something (as is the finish on the sheath edge)!

Regis

[bustedlifter]

WOW! Great work! Maybe you could give a tutorial on edge burnishing.

[Tangent Creations]

Sweet! Those are beautiful! And I agree on the edges!

[ETW Grumpy]

Super clean looking pieces. I agree, an edge burnishing tutorial would be great. Great work.

[Trevor]

Gidday.

Nice Ruger !!

anyway the edges look good like they have been glued then sanded. This is how I do all my veg tanned items.

The edges have to be glued using a contact cement, allowed to dry then when you put the two pieces together they will hold fast. They can be then cut to shape (which will leave an ugly edge) or sanded off using a sanding disk of some kind. 60 grit or finer can be used. If you are just starting out get your electric drill into a vice or similar and have the disk facing you. Be carefull as the whole thing is quite lethal if you are not used to using a drill. You will need a drill with a locking on/off swicth. Then apply the leather edge to the spinning disk and work your way up the join. move the work up and down untill a smooth finish appears. The work will have to be turned over and done from the other side as well. Watch your fingers as they will grind off as well!!. An old vaccuum cleaner with the tube mounted next to the disk will catch some of the dust. Be also a bit carefull of naked flames around the dust as this can be highly flammable.

That is a dust explosion at the worst. The when finished apply your favorite edge dye or sealer and rub in then allow to dry. Some will use a different colour ie brown to highlite the edge finish. Be careful not to ruin the edge with a run over onto your surface. Practice on a few bits first. This can be sewn first or last whatever you wish. This will alow your leather items to look very professional.

Cheers T

Way down under.

[mudman]

NICE!!

[AHBH]

This sheath is a beauty but something unique to me so how does it fit on your belt with only one slit?

[K-Man]

This sheath is a beauty but something unique to me so how does it fit on your belt with only one slit?

The belt slides through the slit from behind and goes across the front. The tension of the belt directly on the sheath is what keeps it in place.

[Dwight]

The belt slides through the slit from behind and goes across the front. The tension of the belt directly on the sheath is what keeps it in place.

A friend gave me a book on traditional and old style leather projects. That style knife sheath was very popular with the Native Americans, as it allowed them to carry the knife on their sash (no belt, . . . more of a sash thingy) for use when needed, . . . and when they sat down (no chairs, on the ground) they could just tip it one way or the other, . . . out of the way so they didn't cut themselves.

I made one for a customer, its on my website, page two, . . . was a fun project.

Both items are a credit to you Kman, . . . good work.

May God bless,

Dwight