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Just finished up another sheath, this time a bit smaller than the Bowie knives I have been doing. It was a little small for carving so went with basket stamp and border. First project they were used on because of the size it looked better.

 

Let me know areas that I can improve on so my skills progress.

 

Thanks Walt

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  On 12/15/2021 at 8:20 PM, WalterF said:

Just finished up another sheath, this time a bit smaller than the Bowie knives I have been doing. It was a little small for carving so went with basket stamp and border. First project they were used on because of the size it looked better.

 

Let me know areas that I can improve on so my skills progress.

 

Thanks Walt

 

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it must be really small i cant see it?

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!

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  On 12/15/2021 at 8:22 PM, chuck123wapati said:

it must be really small i cant see it?

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I messed up on the upload had to edit them in.

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Looks fine to me. Nice job.

Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.

 

 

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Looks like your strap edges are painted or dyed? 

I might try a natural burnish to keep the strap a little cleaner looking.

Maybe even a little bit darker leather for the strap? (This might not even be possible if your using black antique).

Just some ideas.

Your work is Great! BW Stamping is spot on! Love the style / look...It came out real nice!

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great job !!

 

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!

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Nice job  on that,

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  On 12/15/2021 at 11:43 PM, Hags said:

Looks fine to me. Nice job.

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Thank you

  On 12/15/2021 at 11:52 PM, YinTx said:

I've been itching to make a replacement sheath for mine, but haven't felt the inspiration hit me on the exact design I'd like to do.  Yours came out nice!

YinTx

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Thank you, it was a fun little project. Looking forward to seeing yours.

  On 12/16/2021 at 3:12 AM, Bruce H said:

Looks like your strap edges are painted or dyed? 

I might try a natural burnish to keep the strap a little cleaner looking.

Maybe even a little bit darker leather for the strap? (This might not even be possible if your using black antique).

Just some ideas.

Your work is Great! BW Stamping is spot on! Love the style / look...It came out real nice!

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Thank you, edges are dyed will have to try natural burnished edges soon.

  On 12/16/2021 at 10:20 AM, chuck123wapati said:

great job !!

 

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Thank you

 

  On 12/16/2021 at 6:43 PM, Samalan said:

Nice job  on that,

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Thank you

 

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I have greatly improved my own leather work while working with Francine Etched Knives through her constructive criticism, and because that is what you asked for that is what I will offer.

   First off your stamping is well laid out and you use the camouflage tool to good effect, that being said some of the impressions are a little bit uneven in depth.

 The stitch line could be more well centered between the stamping and the edge. Especially on the back of the sheath.

The retention snaps should be covered where they can contact the knife handle so it won't cause wear marks and the inside of the strap could use some tan-kote or some other type of finish or sealer.

 I hope you take this as intended, only to help not hurt . Compliments are nice but my work never got better from them.

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  On 12/18/2021 at 3:15 AM, Leescustomleather said:

I have greatly improved my own leather work while working with Francine Etched Knives through her constructive criticism, and because that is what you asked for that is what I will offer.

   First off your stamping is well laid out and you use the camouflage tool to good effect, that being said some of the impressions are a little bit uneven in depth.

 The stitch line could be more well centered between the stamping and the edge. Especially on the back of the sheath.

The retention snaps should be covered where they can contact the knife handle so it won't cause wear marks and the inside of the strap could use some tan-kote or some other type of finish or sealer.

 I hope you take this as intended, only to help not hurt . Compliments are nice but my work never got better from them.

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Thank you for  the time you spent critiquing my work. It is appreciated, only way to grow.

 

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