Inlaid rawhide sheath

[John M Cohea]

I made this one for a new customer that likes his stuff a little" over the top",
so I came up with this.
Veg-tan core inlaid with rattlesnake on the front and the beltloop, brass tacks and spots, LOTS of fringe, coyote claws, antler crown concho, tin cones, horsehair, and antique trade beads.

 

[DC KNIVES]

That looks awesome brother.Dave2thumbs

 

[R Appleby]

Cool work John, really like the inlay.

 

[Wade Hougham]

Hey John,
Another great looking sheath. You are a great craftsman, keep them coming. I enjoy viewing and owning your work. Wade

 

[Martin Swinkels]

I guess I like these over the top too.. Great work..

 

[SCALPHUNTER]

They just keep gettin better, John.

 

[John M Cohea]

Thanks Guys!

 

[SBranson]

Cool. I've wondered if that would work. Did you have any issue with the rawhide shrinking around the inlay?

 

[John M Cohea]

Thanks Stuart. I tried this once before a few years ago with less than favorable results. That time as the rawhide dried the edges around the inlay raised up.This time the tacks prevented that from happening.If tacks are'nt going to be used I would suggest sewing the inlay around the edges, or cut and pull some thin rawhide lace and lace it in.

 

[mitch13]

John that turned out very nice.