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SOAR
07-04-2008, 20:19
Just thought you would like to see my second knife that I have just completed, its a Carlsson blade, hand forged from round spring steel from a horse harrow, Buffalo horn, Brass spacer and Curly Birch handle. The sheath is made from Curly Birch and leather, with a horn button.

This like I say is my second ever knife and I found this one tough to get right, but it was fun to do, I have wanted to have a go at a wooden sheath for a while now but never had the guts, and as I had only a small bit of leather left, I thought I should give it a go, I like how it turned out in the end.

I hope you like it, I look forward to your comments.

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Matt Weir
07-04-2008, 20:22
Fantastic Simon :D
robin wood
07-04-2008, 20:24
That is a real beauty I would be very proud to have done that.
JonnyP
07-04-2008, 20:44
Simon... That is lovely mate...
Cobweb
07-04-2008, 21:07
Gorgeous, I love curly birch and that sheath is fantastic, well done!
cattyman
07-04-2008, 23:42
nice piece of work there mate,something to be proud of,excellent
nicodiemus
07-04-2008, 23:49
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.
TheGreenMan
08-04-2008, 17:24
That looks extremely comfortable to use, love the hammered finish of the blade and the grind, looks like a very competent wood carver. I envy you.

Kind regards,
Paul.
SOAR
08-04-2008, 17:29
Thanks guys for the very kind comments, the handle is comfy to use and the blade is excellent, really well made and sharp, I am very pleased with it.
wozbo
08-04-2008, 17:54
Looks great mate well done.
kimbo
08-04-2008, 18:30
Absolutely beautiful mate. Hopefully I'll make something as nice as that one day!!...
brancho
08-04-2008, 19:21
Simon
That is a real beauty nice to see you wnet for the wood and leather sheath.

That is my kind of knife.:You_Rock_
Simon H
08-04-2008, 19:23
I like that a lot. Lovely grain. Very nice.
soggy boots
08-04-2008, 21:07
Nice one Simon!!
Looks a very useful knife and you should be very proud of it!!!
I'm jealous :D
Sleepy Weasel
09-04-2008, 16:36
That is a very nice bit of kit, my compliments!

Just one question, how did you attach the leather to the wood on the sheath? I like the idea and look of the wood and leather together and fancy having a go myself
Chevin
09-04-2008, 16:55
That's very, very nicely done.

Congratulations. Lovely knife & sheath. Like very much.
SOAR
09-04-2008, 16:57
Simon
That is a real beauty nice to see you wnet for the wood and leather sheath.

That is my kind of knife.:You_Rock_

Thanks Alf.
SOAR
09-04-2008, 17:05
Thanks guys for the comments, I've got to admit I really like this knife, it cuts well, feels good in the hand and it makes that very satisfying click when the knife is placed in the sheath.

Sleepy weasel

The leather trimmed down from 3mm to about 1mm where it attaches to the sheath,it is then wet moulded around the knife when it is placed in the sheath clamped in place, left to dry, saddle stiched and then glued onto the sheath with epoxy. it holds it in place very well.