Chris623 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Yup! My late Uncle always used to add when introducing me to someone that I was just a grown up Boy Scout lookiin' for my next merit badge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted September 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, Chris623 said: Thanks for the links, "Bohunk". (had to look that one up!) When I was last in Tandy's they had a 3-Book series on sheath making. Written by David Holter. It was a spiral-bound book that would lay open on a table so you could work as you looked at it. I thought it a bit pricey at $25 plus tax for each book but ome day I might buy the set. A quick browse through looked as it it would be pretty nice to have to get started. I had a look at those books and thought well, yes, they're OK and nice to have but not for the high price demanded Watch YT videos for free, and put your money into decent leatherworking tools - and the leather of course! As I posted earlier there are loads of videos and you'll soon pick it up Try making something simple first, like a key fob, you'll still be using the techniques of pattern making; cutting out; saddle stitch; edge finishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris623 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Simple? Naw, I never do that. I just dive in and do it. Here are some pics of my first sheath knife. Wasn't simple by any means. Never got to make a sheath for it.......................it sold too fast! Edited September 19, 2020 by Chris623 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted September 20, 2020 I kept hearing great things about John James, so I ordered a pack. I was extremely disappointed when I got them and saw the Made in China label. I guess I'll order C. S. Osborne next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted September 20, 2020 China can produce top grade stuff with very high quality control same as any other country, and at the same time some companies all over the world produce low cost low quality goods for a different market Boeing mad the 737-max and look how that's been pulled apart for bad design and poor quality control. I am sure there are simular failures in most countries Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Chris623 said: Simple? Naw, I never do that. I just dive in and do it. Here are some pics of my first sheath knife. Wasn't simple by any means. Never got to make a sheath for it.......................it sold too fast! great first knife ida kept it lol. as a display model of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris623 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks, Chuck. I filed the bevels by hand on this one. "Had" to sell it because I was saving money for my 2x72. (another toy for the shop) I'm sure you know how it goes! The more toys the better, but they cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Chris623 said: Thanks, Chuck. I filed the bevels by hand on this one. "Had" to sell it because I was saving money for my 2x72. (another toy for the shop) I'm sure you know how it goes! The more toys the better, but they cost. yea i know full well i would have to sell a bazillion knives to recoup. Don't tell the wife lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris623 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 Get's expensive to set up a forge and knife shop and my little wife is none too happy when UPS comes down the driveway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, Chris623 said: Get's expensive to set up a forge and knife shop and my little wife is none too happy when UPS comes down the driveway! ah, there the leather work has the advantage. As you make the knife sheaths you can knock up some small personal items for wifey, then she'll forgive you and luv you even more, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris623 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 Maybe, maybe not............we'll just have to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, fredk said: ah, there the leather work has the advantage. As you make the knife sheaths you can knock up some small personal items for wifey, then she'll forgive you and luv you even more, not to mention a couple paring knives for the kitchen lol or even a full set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris623 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 Ha-ha. She refuses to let me make any kitchen knives for her because she'll just cut herself. She uses dull bargain store steak knives to do all her kitchen stuff. Hurts my feelings, because as you say I could easily provide custom kitchen cutlery for her. Told her I've got a nice paring knife in the process for her and she asked "WHY??? You know I won't use it." Oh well, "the worst shoes in town are on the cobbler's son". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
