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   Ooops liked post by hunter Al.7mm08 On thread : Playing with leather

   I was looking through the grandfathers tools.Looks like he made a few himself from bolts.If you have a bench grinder n a few files might be something to...

   Liked On: 10-08-2020, 06:10 PM

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   Ooops liked post by hunter Al.7mm08 On thread : Playing with leather

   I've had this design in my head for a while now,after talking with Ftx325 the other day I decided to give it go.Rather pleased with the...

   Liked On: 09-08-2020, 05:56 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Show me your knives

   Here's one for the history buffs. A genuine Wilkinson sword fighting knife , 1st pattern , issued to my grandad in ww2. From my understanding a rare animal nowadays as this first pattern was only...

   Liked On: 04-08-2020, 05:52 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   Good on you mate .... It's really not too difficult as long as you take your time and think it through and decide on your design and how you want it to look before you start. Wet molding can...

   Liked On: 03-08-2020, 07:10 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   Three more photos showing how the sheath opens to accept the knife... First pic the handle is starting to slide into molding. In secong pic you can see how finger guard/bulge forces sheath...

   Liked On: 02-08-2020, 10:08 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   Any hardware store should have glue suitable for the job... usually says on the tube if ok for leather. Any wood type glue should work ok. As for slicing through the sheath I have not heard of that...

   Liked On: 02-08-2020, 10:05 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   So there is the proof that any old idiot such as myself can watch a few you tube videos and make stuff with the bare minimum of tools if you are determined enough and have to much spare time. The...

   Liked On: 01-08-2020, 06:36 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   Oh and by the way you will need to glue these all into place first and let it dry , preferably in a vice with smooth wood or another piece of leather either side to prevent marking your sheath. This...

   Liked On: 01-08-2020, 06:17 PM

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   Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

   Sorry mate..bit hard to describe. I have just quickly cut some pieces of card to try snd describe better what I mean.. First photo would be the three pieces you would need. 1st piece the outside...

   Liked On: 01-08-2020, 06:11 PM

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    Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

    That's a cool old warhorse that looks like it's seen many a battle.... If I were you I would have a go at making a sheath yourself. A nice small knife like that wouldn't be difficult. You can...

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 06:09 PM

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    Ooops liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Playing with leather

    [QUOTE=hunter Al.7mm08;1044605]Haha!.Seems we have similar tastes in more than just leather.It is a shame your on the wrong island[emoji6] So you like a drop of the good stuff too eh...that...

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 06:05 PM

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    Ooops liked post by hunter Al.7mm08 On thread : Playing with leather

    Thats some nice work mate.Your right about selling them.I make a few pouches for myself and a few mates. Basically I charge enough to cover the materials only.If I charged for labour I'd have no...

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 05:58 PM

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    Ooops liked post by stevodog On thread : Show me your knives

    Another couple of knives. O1 steel and teak. Have some stainless off getting hardened. Pretty impressed with the edge holding and sharpenability. Seems reasonably rust resistant with a forced patina....

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 05:51 PM

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    Ooops liked post by Nick-D On thread : Show me your knives

    Finally finished this up, was meant to be black with a rust blued blade but couldn't get a consistent finish on the rust blue so after 4 rounds of re hand sanding I settled with a clean satin finish....

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 05:32 PM

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    Ooops liked post by diana2 On thread : Show me your knives

    Just finished hunting knife, made from Japanese non stain steel cleaver. Design inspired by Green river hunting knife. Bur-wood scales made from wife's old fruit bowl. Green micarta linings and...

    Liked On: 01-08-2020, 05:28 PM

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