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Rex, Yes the framed section as well as the whole sheath needs that second layer of leather backing. Start from the beginning......Block cut the sheath pattern transferred to leather( 7/8 oz or 8/9 oz.) Then split this piece in half yielding two at about 2/3 and 4/5 oz each. Set the back...

Okay guys, here's your answer. Almost any Elk Skin is WAAYYY too thick. You will find that deer skin at about 2/3 oz (weight/thickness) is just about ideal. Even deer skin can get to be too thick if it is heavier than the 2/3. This applies primarily to pouch style sheaths. I line Blade style...

A brand new idea for Round Knife sheaths and very neatly done too, my friend. Is that Diamond Back?.......and is there a closure fastener I am not seeing? Paul

Rex, keep your eyes open for an older machine at a bargain price......something like Chef found. His was a case of being in the right place at the right time, which doesn't come around very often. If I were you, I would not buy anything I could not try out before purchase which just about...

Yes, Chef, I know Bob makes one out of tool steel, and I have one that I bought from him several years ago. It is in a drawer somewhere, and I USE the white nylon version daily. Bob's metal version, or at least the one I have has a tendency to drag and the nylon beveler is smooth as silk. I...

Hey Chef, thanks for the props. I am glad you found it useful, and yes, I was talking to you:biggrin:!!! Paul

Rex, I would encourage you to go the the web sites of both Artisan and Cobra (Google is your friend). I am most familiar with the Artisan brand, but the Cobra machines are almost identical if not exactly identical. Even though I own Artisan, I can vouch for the level of customer service you...

I believe if you can sell about ten sheaths a month on average, a good new stitcher (Artisan, Cobra etc.) will amortize it's cost fairly quickly. More sheaths, even more quickly. I got both my machines long before the prices went down and they have been "paid for" for years. They really do...

First of all sewing something the thickness of the average sheath will require a Stitcher and not just a sewing machine. Most of the flat bed machines, even the "industrial strength" will only digest 3/8" maximum and many not even that much. Based on the going prices out there that I have...

Just found this thread. I use Barge Contact Cement, purchased in gallon containers, but Weldwood original formula is very similar. I use a glue pot (teflon), and I do dilute my cement with Barge thinner ( also in gallons) mixed in the glue pot. I want my cement to be about the consistency of...

Eric, a couple more progress reports on Snoopy would be welcome. He IS family, and anyone who is worth a s*it is concerned. Paul

Well, I couldn't begin to help anyone make a knife, although I have held thousands of examples in my hands over the past few years. What I can do and have done is lend a helping hand by way of instruction as it relates to making sheaths for all those knives. My shop door is always open as is my...

That knife as pictured should cause you zero problems, Will not need a spine welt, which could cause all kinds of fit and retention potential problems on a pouch style sheath. Your paper pattern you make before you start work will point up any problem areas, if any. Paul

Yes, Chef, the Singer 29 is a light duty machine. Industrial strength, but light weight duty. Paul

Adam DeRosiers made MS and his wife, Hailey made JS along with the Hughes and Peck Awards (one each) to take back to Alaska. Kyle Royer was also awarded his MS stamp. Paul

Dave, I doubt there is much thinking about a sheath design as the knife is being made or designed by the knife makers. If there was, then some of these massive guards both single and double would be toned down quite a lot. I have one on my bench right now that has a really massive double...

Very neat and very unique. The threaded dowel is the icing on the cake. Paul

Well, since I have been mentioned by name a couple of times in this thread, I'll share my experience. There are several ways to go about this from the stand point of the knife maker. I have been involved on my end in all of them. 1. Make your knife and price it (knife only) and then be able...

Beautiful work, Robin......even better, the generosity with time and talent from each of you guys for such a worthy cause.:35::thumbup: Paul

Mark, blade only sheath generally does have a belt loop and also generally has a retention strap (most of the time over the guard). The stud in this case is used for the purpose of "buttoning" the retention strap. A sash sheath is the same sheath without the belt loop. Everything ends at the...