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The first 7 holes were drilled.  After that all the holes were marked with pricking irons but just pricked.  I continued about halfway down the long side with the awl and stitching pony.  From that point I was pretty frustrated and laid the scabbard flat on a vinyl pad and tapped the awl through with my light mallet.  I was using a BK awl handle and blade.  Regardless how tight the collet was the awl blade would continue slide into the handle.  My 8.5 spi irons have long thin blades and i'll usually go though the first layer and welt with them but these Goods Japan irons make a huge hole.

I didn't think about using the Boss.  Usually on scabbards and holsters I'll hand sew because the distance is short and it its not worth trying to set the tension on the Boss.

Thanks,

Scootch

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Doggone dude, I know the emphasis is on the leather, but when you have a unique knife, it would be considerate to show at least ONE view of the naked blade...

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56 minutes ago, RVM45 said:

Doggone dude, I know the emphasis is on the leather, but when you have a unique knife, it would be considerate to show at least ONE view of the naked blade...

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8 hours ago, RVM45 said:

Doggone dude, I know the emphasis is on the leather, but when you have a unique knife, it would be considerate to show at least ONE view of the naked blade...

 

7 hours ago, tsunkasapa said:

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I found this one for you all.  It's with the original sheath.  The knife is German made.

Scootch

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57 minutes ago, Scootch said:

 

I found this one for you all.  It's with the original sheath.  The knife is German made.

Scootch

20210519_172618.jpg

I don't have a picture of mine . . . but it is shaped the same . . . something in the neighborhood of 55 yrs old . . . 

A classmate had one back in the early 60's . . . brought it to school for show and tell . . . I fell in love with it . . . had to have one.  Bought mine aboard the USS Hamner in 64 or 65.

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Dwight

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Beautiful sheath IMO. Definitely stepped up from the original.

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