Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I will start the coloring phase. I cheat. For the grooves I use a sharpie. Just follow the line. Pretty simple
Simple sheath build along
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Dennis Morland
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Here are the colors that I have picked. Since the knife is two toned-the sheath will be two toned.
Solid light brown edge and antique mahogany centers.
Solid light brown edge and antique mahogany centers.
Chris Railey
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Keep rolling Dennis this is gold. I appreciate it greatly.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I am glad you are following along. Ask questions or give feedback as freely as you wish.
Chris Railey
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I struggle with stitching. The front side looks good but the back side varies.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
We will be getting to that very issue.
John Wilson
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Your WIPs are the best. Following closely. Leather work is my weak point, so this is very exciting to me.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
John-That is the best thing that I have heard in quite a while. Thank you! Keep following along and remember if you ever have any questions-just ask. I will help if I am able to help.
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Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I use a q-tip to apply the light brown dye around the edge and on the inside of the sheath. Then I use a heavy shop rag to apply the antique finish all over each side. Turns out like this.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
A bit of barge cement and the belt loop is ready to attach to each end.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Makes a nice loop. Ready to attach to the sheath.
Chris Railey
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You have a weak point?
Sean Jones
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Very nice Dennis! You make it look so easy. I need to do some leather work soon so this is very helpful
John Wilson
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Ha! Every knife I make is a series of weak points! I just refuse to give up until they’re done! One of these days a knife is going to leave my shop the way I saw it in my head. Until then I just do the best I can.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Vice versa. Outside is light brown dye. Inside is mahogany antique.
Daniel Macina
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Awesome wip!
KentuckyFisherman
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Really enjoying this, Dennis. As a newbie, there is so much to learn. I'm just adding scales to blanks, but I've improved and at the stage where I'm not ashamed to give a knife to family and friends. But what to do for a sheath? There are plenty of cheap, lightweight Chinese sheaths, and there are top-end custom makers, but what's in between?
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
I like to use satin sheen quite a bit. I also like a product called Obenhaufs leather conditioner.