Members sbrownn Posted May 6, 2021 Members Report Posted May 6, 2021 Are you open to suggestions? Quote
Members sbrownn Posted May 7, 2021 Members Report Posted May 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bert03241 said: always I think lighter weight leather would be just as durable, would mold better for the pocket and look more proportional on something this small. I think your edges would look "more finished" if they were beveled before you polished them. I'm not sure it makes any difference, but I think the snaps are usually mounted with the female piece on the flap. I think it would look better if the stitching were just a little bit further from the edge. Perhaps the flap would "look better" if it were rounded to match the outline of the sheath pocket instead of being squared off. Thanks for being open to suggestions. Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2021 Yes I for got to bevel the edges my bad there. I didn't mold the pockets on these, wanted the knife to slip in and out with ease, molding puts retention on the knife also I wanted a pocket that would fit other knives of that style . But yes maybe 5oz leather would be ok for the trapper size knives. When I first started making the sheaths for the Buck 110 and lockbacks of that size, I made them from 5 oz and many thought they were flimsy so I jumped to 7-8 oz I didn't realize the snap made a difference. My stitching I like to keep 1/8" from the edge , even tho the edge is glued I think it helps hold it better if its close. Thanks for the suggestions Quote
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Members sbrownn Posted May 7, 2021 Members Report Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Bert03241 said: Yes I for got to bevel the edges my bad there. I didn't mold the pockets on these, wanted the knife to slip in and out with ease, molding puts retention on the knife also I wanted a pocket that would fit other knives of that style . But yes maybe 5oz leather would be ok for the trapper size knives. When I first started making the sheaths for the Buck 110 and lockbacks of that size, I made them from 5 oz and many thought they were flimsy so I jumped to 7-8 oz I didn't realize the snap made a difference. My stitching I like to keep 1/8" from the edge , even tho the edge is glued I think it helps hold it better if its close. Thanks for the suggestions I understand and you are welcome. Quote
Members Wykoni Posted September 14, 2023 Members Report Posted September 14, 2023 One other thing you may want to consider when hand stitching. The punch size should be no more than the size of two widths of thread. The logic behind this is the holes look tighter and more like machine sewed. This thing we do is all about aesthetically pleasing, the better it looks the better it sells. Just fyi….the buff looks good so that you got nailed and the fit looks good. Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted September 14, 2023 Members Report Posted September 14, 2023 Bert03241, I like your laser engraved item. Which is what you posted about originally. I have occasionally thought about buying a laser to enhance my projects. But not being real tech savvy I have been holding off. So, which laser do you have? Is it hard to use? Would you recommend the model you have to a novice? thanks Joel Quote
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