03-06-2008, 01:46 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana
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| Latest sheath As many of you are waiting for the pictures of Nathans knife, (I am testing the edge now) I had to get this sheath made for the highplains hunter most of you seen in previous posts. Thought you all might like to see. Pouch style sheath Top quality Wickett and Craig basket stamped double shoulder leather with oil finish I also wanted to add a picture of how I attache the belt loop, it doesnt allow it to flop around and catch on things, I make most of them be a high ride carry for horseback hunts (as you know im a guide ) also not in the way for catching on rifle slings or bow strings. And a shot of the FINISHED edge of the sheath. This is where it makes or breaks a well done and finished job on any type of leather work. Many pro leatherworkers judge the edging of leather before the decorations. Plus is where water would sponge in from besides the opening. So better burnish the edge the less chance of water retention. knifesheathGOOD.jpg Sheath-front-GOOD.jpg Back.jpg Edge.jpg Last edited by Romey; 03-06-2008 at 02:02 AM. |
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03-06-2008, 02:23 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia
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| I have said it before and i will say it again, you sure do make some beautiful knives. I have loved that high plains hunter since the first time i saw it. |
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03-06-2008, 02:30 AM
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| Senior Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas
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| I swear the knife and the holster are breath takeing. Romey you the man feller ! How do you put the knife in the sheath ??? |
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03-06-2008, 06:38 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma
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| Extremely well done as has been the case of all your work I have seen. You don't see this kind of craftsmanship much anymore. Great job.
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03-08-2008, 12:31 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana
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| Very much appreciated folks |
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03-08-2008, 01:12 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas
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| How do you get the knife into the SHEATH ? It looks sealed !!! |
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03-08-2008, 04:55 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia
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And AH you put the knife in the top mate. It looks inclosed but actually the top is open. | |
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03-08-2008, 07:04 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana
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| I was going to let A.H. think it was magic but didnt think it would last.  Here is what it looks like together. Notice the sheath shape follows the knife shape exactly. Thats is one of the 2 reasons it retains the knife in it, the other being a notch cut inside the welt of the sheath. As I said you can turn them upside down and shake them for all your worth and they wont fall out, infact they dont even rattle. But light pull with thumb and for finger and it pulls right out. Over time if the sheath isnt taken care of they will loosen a bit as leather eventually gives but by that time a retention strap would be frayed,cut or worn needing replaced as well. I like these pouch style if built right as they are quiter, no POP sound from a snap when pulling the knife out of the sheath, and the way I make them they ride tight to your side so they dont flop around. As for what you said Nathan, I have horrible new about your blade. I put a temporary edge on it to do prelim testing and I chopped a 1/8 inch brass rod in two with no edge deflection,rolled edge,chipping or any visible issue and still shaved paper and my arm hair without a touch up. Horrible, horrible, guess your going to have to use it. Irish Murphy. Thank you for the comments, its things like that that makes it worth the exstra effort and elbow grease to try and rise above other knives, be them custom or factory. I have heard the "to nice to use" comment alot it has even cost me sales because someone wanted a user knife and mine were "to nice". I have even had one customer threaten to send his back asking for something not as nice in return so he would use it. I make them as tough as I possbly know how to in construction and methods and still have a high grade look, Any products could fail be it a knife , truck , rifle or what have you but under normal use and care mine wont and if they do under normal use Id replace it in a heart beat thats just how I am. With a little care and upkeep they will remain as nice the day they were finished BECAUSE they can take more abuse then the norm. I would like to be 70 years old and have some kid call and tell me about the knife his dad handed down to him and listen to the stories that tend to go with them and hear how it looks and works as good now as it did as far back as he can remeber. THAT would be something and that is what I strive for. You wont get that from a new 45$ off the shelf item this day and age. I just try to make what I would buy and carry for myself, so far that has worked well for me. Last edited by Romey; 03-08-2008 at 07:12 PM. |
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03-09-2008, 01:44 AM
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03-09-2008, 03:01 AM
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| Go ahead ON !!! If that ain't slicker than snott on a greased door knob I don't know what is. It is open at the top !!!! I been wonder'in for weeks how was you gonna get that knife in that holster...LMAO !!! |
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03-09-2008, 04:10 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois
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| Romey, dam fine work. Dam fine!
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03-13-2008, 12:39 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana
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| A.H. my friend thats funny as it gets. Glock, I appreciate it, comments like that makes me strive to never get lax in my quality. |
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