http://www.britishblades.com/forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/images/bbskin/misc//rss.jpg http://www.britishblades.com/forums Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:35 GMT Just about finished a 7" leuku and i was hoping that we had someone amongst our members who could make me a scandi style sheath for it in the UK please? ]]> mattmedic http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92983 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:40 GMT Hi there, time to share with you guys some of the project I did on leatherwork before I joint this forum. I was asking around for some one some place to make me the pouch for my knife and tools. Some never entertain and some explained that it will take days and pricy to make one.. Well! thanks to... Hi there,
time to share with you guys some of the project I did on leatherwork before I joint this forum. I was asking around for some one some place to make me the pouch for my knife and tools. Some never entertain and some explained that it will take days and pricy to make one.. Well! thanks to all of them I force myself to look for the material and do it my self and my way.

No photos taken during the making of these project as I told myself, no one will be interested to see what I do. So. instead of showing the step by step (which is super easy for the gurus in the forum), I present you the result of the projects.

1) leather pouch for my Leatherman Squirt S4 & P4


2) leather pouch for the Leatherman Skeletool


3) Leatherman WAVE and 2AA Maglite


I made in such a way that it can be worn vertical and horizontally


4) Leather pouch for Leatherman Tool adaptor

I found that the belt clip is too skinny for hard work

5) also for my cheap GPS


I did these projects without proper tools and experience. The finishing and also the workmanship are not so good which I need some advises from you guys on how to improve. Oya,, pls let me know on how to remove the ball pen ink marking on leather.

And lastly, my latest project for my Wenger pen knife. This I did it 2 days ago and managed to took some photo during the making of it. It is the same design as the one I did for my Squirt P4 but this one with some striking red color tread.

The measuring, cutting and glue with dunlop rubber glue.


The result of another project ;-



Thanks for reading ]]> landroza http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92963 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:56 GMT Hello to all,
New member recently signed up. Been lurking for a while and really like this site!

I recently acquired a really nice G. Wostenholm Spear Point bowie, smallish size , 5" blade and 9.25" overall with stag grips. A "hunting" size knife if you will.

It did not come with its original sheath however and I will need to make one. Questions is, what style would suit it best?

This knife is in really great condition, I would say maybe 9out of 10. (I'll try to post a pic later). I want to carry this knife on a hunting excursion or two this winter so I need a fairly robust, practical scabbard for it.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Harry ]]> takedown http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92960 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:12 GMT I love recycling. Just wondered, has anyone used old leather biker jackets to make sheaths, bags, etc? I love recycling. Just wondered, has anyone used old leather biker jackets to make sheaths, bags, etc? ]]> kpurse http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92871 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:16 GMT Hi all,

I'm interested in hearing methods for casing and pros/cons, there seems to be a lot of different information floating about!

As far as I can tell there are two different reasons to case leather, firstly to ready it for tooling/stamping and secondly to ready it for wet forming or moulding.

So far I've only really done the latter and a good soak in the sink for 5 or 10 minutes seems fine for that. After all if it bends it bends, if it doesn't it's probably not wet enough!

I've got a few stamps now though and the advise for casing leather for stamping seems more complex and that's what I'm more interested in...

I've seen some people just sponge the leather wet and get on with it straight away.

Other people advocate wetting it and then sealing it in a plastic bag for 24 hours, then letting it air a bit before stamping - that seems like a lot of work, it is necessary?

I know as usual there's no 'right' way to do this I'm just interested in hearing people's methods and results!

Thanks,

Ian. ]]> Ian Atkinson http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92852 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:19 GMT Hi All,
I'm interested in making something from a hair-on Reindeer hide so I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get hold of an offcut or part hide as a full hide would be too expensive for just having a go.
I would need a piece aprox 12" x 22".
Or maybe if someone else wants to go halves with me as I can get a full hide for about Ł50.
Any thoughts??
Cheers
Jon ]]> jonh http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92840 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53:49 GMT Hi guys !

I've just finished this leather sheath.
One of my favourite Hungarian knife maker (József Juhász) made this kiridashi.
I love it the pattern of the hilt, I would have liked displaying this style on the sheath because of this.

I wonder if you like it.
Comments and criticisms are always welcome.

Regards, Raga









]]> Raga http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92832 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:34:02 GMT Image: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg273/paul12345_photos/001-168.jpg Image: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg273/paul12345_photos/002-138.jpg Image: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg273/paul12345_photos/003-106.jpg This wasnt an easy one to do, but i reckon i can equal most...





This wasnt an easy one to do, but i reckon i can equal most this side of the big pond with kydex so this is it. The problem is this knife has a large sawback of very sharp teeth, so my reckoning was a 2 piece sheath were the knife comes out the back of the sheath. It is secured by the press stud on the leather strap, and the end of the blade goes into the base of the sheath.
All comments good or bad welcome.
Cheers Paul. ]]> paul hardwick http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92801 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:02:11 GMT I would like to stiffen some leather, it's good quality 2mm leather, but I need it to be slightly stiffer, any idea's anyone? ]]> Tomas243 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92774 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:33:04 GMT You may remember my first few humble attempts at these,if not heres the thread http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...ad.php?t=90046
Things have progressed i feel so tried something a little different .
Based on a 'dangler' sheath for my ultrafire but found my aurora cree fits like a glove too.
Wet formed,stitching to rear and belt loop attachment as like a scandi sheath.
Very pleased and will be making more im sure.At the moment due to personal problems these really are therapy for me :)
Not sure if these would be cost effective to sell but we'll see.
hope you like and comments welcome good or bad.Total inspiration from the great leatherworkers here on BB:)
The first one inthe picture will be on its way today to a good freind.




]]> wolf67 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92736 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:30 GMT Hey folks,some help please! I have a knife in a two piece ,friction fit sheath whereby the swellof the handle against the leather is what hold the knife in place. However,it is not a tight fit and if turned upside down the knife could fall out!! Any ideas for sorting this problem!? Thanks... Hey folks,some help please!
I have a knife in a two piece ,friction fit sheath whereby the swellof the handle against the leather is what hold the knife in place.
However,it is not a tight fit and if turned upside down the knife could fall out!!
Any ideas for sorting this problem!?
Thanks alot.
Chris.:) ]]> Chris the Cat http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92682 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:17:27 GMT Here is a few photo of my latest leather craft project a belt/possibles pouch.Just finished so took a few snaps in the backyard.The design is based on old Scottish sporran from the 17th to 18 centuries. Image: http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/Guys%20Woods/Knife043.jpg Top... Here is a few photo of my latest leather craft project a belt/possibles pouch.Just finished so took a few snaps in the backyard.The design is based on old Scottish sporran from the 17th to 18 centuries.


Top half is a dyed tan cow hide with a Turk's head knot as a button.I used snow-seal beeswax treatment on the bottom half.

Lots of room in side for bits and bobs


The belt loop at the back,

Pouch with one of the workers from the workshop:wink:


Thanks for looking guys feedback and constitutive criticism always welcome. ]]> ozhaggishead http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92678 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:37:01 GMT Hi guys !

I made a quiver for myself. I never tried it before.
It's substance 3mm thick cowhide with a piece of reptile on it.
I hope you like it.
Comments and criticisms are always welcome !

Regards, Raga








]]> Raga http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92594 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:16:34 GMT i just finished this belt for myself. after seeing chuck burrows beautiful cowboy leather work i had to have a go. its himilayan thar skin braintanned myself,sewn onto vege tanned leather. cheers, casey Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/casefish/CopyofCIMG0871.jpg i just finished this belt for myself.
after seeing chuck burrows beautiful cowboy leather work i had to have a go.
its himilayan thar skin braintanned myself,sewn onto vege tanned leather.
cheers, casey
]]> case http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92485 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:55:28 GMT Hope this is in the right place (if not sorry can a mod please move)I am looking to see how much a sheath for this machete would cost.Belt loops and pouch for assorted goodies would be great Cheers Hope this is in the right place (if not sorry can a mod please move)I am looking to see how much a sheath for this machete would cost.Belt loops and pouch for assorted goodies would be great
Cheers ]]> screaming skull http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92480