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Never thought I'd let this one go, but desperate times and all .... :( This is one of a set of five from a show in California from what the fellow I got it from told me, every one was different (coating and handle variations) Busse Combat Badger Attack E handle Desert Tan coated blade...

To prove that the "Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree" I logged on to discover that Dave's advice mirrored my own advice over on BF pretty darn closely! :biggrin: Guess you were a good teacher back then Dave! Between you, Sandy, and Gary I had an excellent pool of educators. Can you...

Those are nice!! Thanks for posting the pic!

Yes, one in the same, he does some great work. Thank you. :) Thank you very much. :D

The stacks and stacks of books I have on leather craft through the years I dont have one video, looks like I need to make a new years resolution. :biggrin: More reference materials! Its a good thing! :3:

Thank you. :)

Thank you! Yes! You ought to try it, inlay work is a lot of fun but a little frustrating to learn. Our own Dave Cole taught me nearly everything I know about inlay's. He is one of the best at it. :) Thank you! I do think that our work does compliment each other well, I'm glad others see that...

Here's some new stuff going back to the knife maker Chad Cunningham. the more of his work I handle the more I like it. His work in damascus is very nice and usable. The one below has egg shell colored tegu lizard side skin. Classy looking color. This one has black tegu belly skin...

Yes, please do go introduce yourself before jumping in. It lets us get to know you better. :) The first thing we do need to know before any advice can be given on sheathmaking is, what do you want it made out of?

Hello Craig! There's not such a thing as too many questions, or a dumb question. :) The only dumb question is one not asked. Lining leathers do differ but theres a few good rules: Pouch sheaths its best to use a flexible leather like deer skin Standard pancake sheaths you can use a light...

My most used coating is Leather Balm with Atom Wax by Fiebings. To me, wax is the easiest to take care of by the end user. I've used tan kote and really like the mellow finish as well.

Wow! Very cool! :biggrin: Makes all that work all that much more rewarding! I'm in for next time!

Doug has a very good point, adding a welt and restitching only takes a couple of hours. A little time spent now saves a great amount later. I can think back many times taking the stitching out of a large sheath, for various reasons, and restitching. Its a difficult decision, sometimes...

For me, the welt in a sheath is as integral as the belt loop, they are both very important. Protect those stitches, or your customer may send you a bill for his stitches. Its really that important. Nice work so far, you have some talent! :)

Thank you my friend, its been a real pleasure working with you. :biggrin:

Hi Randy, Thank you! :) Yes, the stitching does go all the way through the belt loop so it locks in place. I just prefer it that way, no flop. It can be made either way with this loop design. Thanks again! :biggrin:

Thanks everyone! :biggrin:

Going out today. The Damascus on this knife is sooooo nice! Even the S guard is Damascus. :biggrin: Knife by Chad Cunningham, no nonsense knives for no nonsense folks.

Mary done good! I like the fade especially.

Congratulations Paul! Hopefully I can eventually get my hands on those.