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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Pat B on February 04, 2008, 01:59:42 am

Title: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2008, 01:59:42 am

This is a sheath I made for the guy that put me to work while my real estate business is slow. Someone else made the knife and added the old antler or bone handle scales. Eric asked me to make him a sheath  so I used scrap leather, a scrap of a snake skin that was chrome tanned over 30 years ago, a little contact cement and artificial sinew. I think it turned out nice. I'm sure Eric will love it.     Pat

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Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Justin Snyder on February 04, 2008, 02:27:40 am

Dang Pat, your generosity never ends.  That is a great looking quiver.  Maybe you could come out and work for me for a while.  ;D Justin

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2008, 02:29:48 am

I could do that! 8)...Fall, winter and spring only. ;D    I need a place to retire to. ;)     Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: FlintWalker on February 04, 2008, 02:35:52 am

That looks good Pat!  You reckon a piece of air dried skin glued to leather with Barge cement would hold up very well?

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2008, 02:43:04 am

Shannon, I know it will. Degrease it first. ;)     Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: DanaM on February 04, 2008, 11:07:02 am

Looks nice Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pappy on February 04, 2008, 11:17:17 am

Very nice Pat,if he don't like it tell him to send it to me. ;D ;)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Dingleberry on February 04, 2008, 07:37:16 pm

Nice work Pat.  :)

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Hillbilly on February 04, 2008, 09:04:54 pm

That's plum spiffy, Pat. Good looking sheath, and the snake hide really sets it off.

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: John K on February 04, 2008, 09:55:59 pm

I lik it ! That snake skin is a nice touch.

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 05, 2008, 01:46:23 am

Thanks everyone. I used to own a custom leather shop(over 30 years ago) and still have some of my tools. I enjoy leather work and often wonder why I don't do more. ??? ::)   
   I gave it to Eric today and he freaked. Knowing me pretty well, he wasn't expecting it for a year or so. Maybe he'll give me a raise. ;)    Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Keenan on February 06, 2008, 11:24:24 am

  Nice work Pat that is awesome. You got a great heart, and I can relate to someone being surprized by recieving something befor a year or so.   I had so many projects that went on hold while dealing with the health the  last two years. that I wonder if I'll ever get back on track.   Keenan

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 07, 2008, 01:43:06 am

Keenan, at least you have an excuse! ;D ::)     Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: jamie on February 11, 2008, 12:41:57 pm

thats awesome pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Mechslasher on February 20, 2008, 11:33:03 am

good looking combo pat.  if things are slow, you can come and sub here at the high school.  we are in desperate need of subs and you can crash with me.

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Dustybaer on February 20, 2008, 01:54:41 pm

nice sheath, pat.  that snake skin looks great on it.  how did you de-grease it?

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 21, 2008, 02:08:28 am

Thanks Marius.   I use acetone but that skin was tanned in the early 1970s so it has had plenty of time to dry out.     Pat

Title: Re: Knife Sheath
Post by: Pat B on February 21, 2008, 02:09:41 am

Chris, Should I bring my own flak jacket?  ;D    Pat