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I have been trying to do decent scrollwork/carving on my leather. Any know of decent books on the subject? Maybe some how to's. I have also seen something called craftaids that help lay out a guideline for tooling. Anyone know of any that have the fancy scroll?

I tried the wet leather, circular application, and it worked great. I love that this forum has a sheath section. I have been trying to improve my sheath making technique. My assumption is that if someone pays decent money for a knife they should have a decent sheath to carry it in.

I love that thing. Where did you get the swordfish sword? I must have missed the previous thread.

Only my own. Started making to supply my knife lust, haven't stopped yet. It's just that now, I can only keep one at a time.

Thanks, guys... I will try the suggestions. I havent attempted it on dampened leather, I will have to take a crack at that one first.

I guess the title really says it. I have been using fiebings alcohol based leather dyes. I tried the eco-flo, but the dye did not seem to want to stick, which is too bad, because in a fit of dumbness, I bought several small bottles. I have been using the little wool daubers, but they dye...

I am not a steel expert, but the problem with using sawblade steel is that you are working on the assumption that it is L6, or some other usable steel. It very well could be, but it very well could not be also. I would recommend buying a known steel, so you know exactly how to heat treat it to...

All of my knives get magnetized when I use my magnet to grind the flats. They pick up screws, stick to eachother and never let go of grinding dust. I bought a demagnetizer from ebay (I think) It works great.

Hi, I am from Dunkirk, in Western New York. I have spent most of my time in Bladeforums and stumbled upon this one. Looks great, cant wait to get involved.