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Well we started our first attempt at making sheaths, and we not very successful. We run into a weird problem with the location of the belt strap. It gets all wonky when you make the fold. We never really got far enough for stitching or final burnishing. We have a whole new respect for fine...

Welcome from Cypress. What Houston maker have you met with? I've been looking to meet up with local makers to learn more, since I'm new myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I tried using my Ernie stencils tonight. The first etch came out ok, but the stencil got pretty beat up after one use. I'm using a salt and detergent mix for solution. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got a complete set of tools today. Two types of basket stamps, two borders and a shoulder. Wife is on board with leather work so that was painless. Will probably get started on first sheath tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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cool, thanks. I'm actually looking forward to trying leatherworking. And those sheaths in that video are just the style I like.

thx. What leather do you use? I'm thinking the cheapest, lol

OK, since I'm on my 6th or so completed knife, I really need to learn how to make simple sheaths for them, to get ready to sell or gift. I'm probably going to go to Tandy this weekend and grab a starter tool kit. Is there anything specific I should get? I really want to stamp patterns, etc...

welcome from Cypress

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I agree. I just got some 440c today. $9.95 a foot for 1/8x1 1/2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

cool, the heat treating is going to play a factor in your choice I think. At least it does for me. I don't send out 10 knives at a time, so I use the local HT source, which only air quenches. But for now I'm perfectly fine using 440c. I like the steel and I like the cost, being a noob myself.

What's your plan for heat treating. For me, that determines my steel. My heat treater only air quenches, so I'm "stuck" with 440c or ATS34.

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Welcome. My folks just moved to upstate NY. Brushton area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good info. It's just a pain to sand after HT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thx guys. Everyone likes number 2, I'm gonna make another one. Maybe a little larger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Those are nice, how much will you be asking for them?

#6 Another cedar handle with satin tru-oil finish. Dark brick red liner, micarta pins. 440c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

#5 Cedar handles, tru-oiled. 440c with red liner Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk