Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I will let it dry and hit it again.
DeMo 2022 Kith
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Sean Jones
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Very nice!
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I think this is coat no. 12. About finished for the day. I will let it cure overnight and start again tomorrow.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I would compare it to working with oak. Not as hard as Blackwood. Not as soft as walnut. To me, it really does have a spicy aroma when it is hand sanded. With a bit of elbow grease it can turn out very nice.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Here is the crazy idea cooking in my head for the sheath.
I need to practice a couple before committing. We shall see.
I need to practice a couple before committing. We shall see.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
No. 1
Looks more like an alien than an owl. Ears are wrong. So is the beak. Attempt No. 2 coming up.
Looks more like an alien than an owl. Ears are wrong. So is the beak. Attempt No. 2 coming up.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
No. 2
I tried stamping an owl instead of carving it. Even worse. Looks like a bison. Back to the drawing board. Ugh!!
I tried stamping an owl instead of carving it. Even worse. Looks like a bison. Back to the drawing board. Ugh!!
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
You are very kind. I cannot fail miserably if I do not try. I am learning that owls are not my deal.
bladegrinder
Well-Known Member
That knife looks great Dennis. waiting to see the sheath. have you ever used a swivel knife? you could carve an owl in it and with some simple tools make a nice owl.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Yes. I have several swivel knives. When I finish pouting, I will try again.
I have been internet surfing, looking for the right pattern.
Chris Railey
Well-Known Member
With a little tweaking that will be a killer Bison...No. 2
I tried stamping an owl instead of carving it. Even worse. Looks like a bison. Back to the drawing board. Ugh!!
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
That made me laugh...
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Well, I tried to learn to carve an owl in leather. I failed miserably. I can adapt and overcome. STAMP!!
Google is my friend. I found an owl stamp.
My very first attempt. This is going to turn out nicely!
Google is my friend. I found an owl stamp.
My very first attempt. This is going to turn out nicely!
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Let it dry overnight and then apply some color.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
All the sheath parts are cut and ready for assembly…
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
All colored up. Went with saddle tan. Orangish color to match the handle. Black highlights on the letters. Black braiding on next step. Should match the knife handles/brass bolsters fairly well. At least that is the hope.
