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Neiltoo
09-05-2006, 14:50
I decided that it was time to have a go at making a sheath.
I bought a few tools and the leather from http://www.leprevo.co.uk. I can really recommend their service - I've no connection except as a satisfied customer.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/neiltoo/sheatha.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/neiltoo/sheathc.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/neiltoo/sheathd.jpg

I enjoyed making this as much as the knife

Many thanks to Rapidboy for the tutorial
scanker
09-05-2006, 14:58
That looks excellent. Nice job on the knife too. What's the blade?
Neiltoo
09-05-2006, 15:18
That looks excellent. Nice job on the knife too. What's the blade?


Thanks for the kind words. I made the blade too - 3mm 01 steel, the scales are Bocote - the dust of which made me feel quite sick despite wearing a mask and my skin itched for days. Some of these exotic woods are pretty toxic :yikes:
British Red
09-05-2006, 15:31
"He was lynched by a gang of scientists who had decided the one thing they really couldn't stand was a Smartarse" Douglas Adams :lmao:

That is BLINDING work mate - if thats a first attempt, can I buy the second? :You_Rock_

Watch your back Shing ;)

Red
sxmolloy
09-05-2006, 15:36
beautiful, congrats on both fine specimens
scruff
09-05-2006, 17:46
Thats impressive stuff mate....especially if thats Mk1 sheath :notworthy

ps. ooh 500th post! think i'll celebrate.

pps. nearly there Red!
fred gordon
09-05-2006, 17:56
Great piece of work. I'm just starting in leather, if you forgive the expression! Could you give me a list of the tools you used on the sheath as I'd like to have a go.
Neiltoo
09-05-2006, 19:09
Great piece of work. I'm just starting in leather, if you forgive the expression! Could you give me a list of the tools you used on the sheath as I'd like to have a go.

I got the following from Leprevo :edge beveller, stitch groover (adjustable), overstitch wheel (5mm) and a skiver . I guess you could do without the skiver, I used it for the welt which I made quite thick at the top and then thinner further down. I also got some thread and some oil dye.

Hope this helps
Toots
09-05-2006, 21:40
Nice work. It must be a real pleasure using both, knowing they have been crafted by yourself.
fred gordon
09-05-2006, 22:43
Neiltoo,
Many thanks for the info. It will save me ages searching out what I need.