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    Knives cutting through leather sheaths

    Chuck, Thanks in advance! I'm using either 7/9 or 8/9 ounce tooling leather (double shoulder) I purchased from a local Tandy. As to specifically what kind of leather, I apologize, I don't know any additional details. I will post pictures of the sheaths once I'm home. Please be advised they...
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    Knives cutting through leather sheaths

    Great info Tracy, I really appreciate it.
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    Knives cutting through leather sheaths

    Hello all! Quick questions for you all: How common is it for knives to cut through leather sheaths? I've had two non-knife-inclined friends resheath one of my knives and push the knife right through the side of the leather (time to make sheath #3 for this knife). I'm using 8/9 ounce leather...
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    I made two knives [pics]

    Thanks for the kind words gents. I'm hoping to get better. There's some fit and finish issues I'd like to resolve in future blades.
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    I made two knives [pics]

    Howdy everyone, here's my first post. I made my first two knives, users, designed and made to do the things I use knives for: The first one: 0.210" 52100 @ 59HRC (Peter's) 9" Blade Freehanded Flat grind Edge: 18 degrees per side @ 0.030" thickness 5.3" Handle Natural Micarta Scales with...
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