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Thought that would be handy for you, thinking now of how to display, but still be able to grab one for a weekend away.
I have about 9 other knives and my folders and leatherman as well, and waiting on three from Ebay, I've got it bad eh
Are you going to use leather strips to lace up any sheaths?
I will be eventually. I have 5m of 1.5mm brown lace and 10m of 2mm black lace at the momemt. Still waiting on some 2.5m black lace to be delivered.
Need to track down some leather strapping / thong around 3mm in decent lengths.
Will email my roo leather guy and see what he can get his hands on.
I have a plan for an open top pancake sheath somewhere on the pc I will use
Yeah sounds good and a good sheath enhances a knife,
Found this Damascus Chefs knife that broke first time I used it[Pakistan}
going to re-birth it in a clip point design
Just bought a heavy duty scalpel set and a burnishing set, will make cutting and moulding a lot easier
Any idea where I can track down patterns in pdf form at all?
No idea but will keep my eyes open
@HL now I get the Gil Hibben highlander bit lol BUDk sell
them for $50, OD maybe able to get it for you via gateway.com.
back to OD that moulding looks cool, now I can see why leather working tools go for so much on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knife-Mak...item565893e341
OD these look ok pricey but would finish off a knife well
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121230891...84.m1423.l2649
Another for OD take it this is a classy knife being Seki City
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CROSS-DRA...item20d11621e1
Cheers TD, I saw the GH blade on Budk 140 down to 40, top discount.
Couldn't sleep last night so I drew up my own pancake design for a folder and mini maglite combo sheath
now that's handy a 2 in 1
Got the idea from a sheath made by maglite originally but has a flap cover over the knife instead of open top.
Found a few other templates that I am keen to get as well and the guy I get my roo leather has some leath thong between 3 and 5mm in thickness, hardest part will be threading it
Mag-lite eh I liked to idea from that 110 buck and saw combo a while back.
Having and making these knives are useless unless they have a sheath.
There is a mob called richardtemps or similar that sell great sheaths at good prices .
I brought 4 sharpfinger ones for less than $30 landed ,the two on RHS
Very nice indeed, they look like they a wedge between top and bottom layers to space it out.
This is the design I drew up, needs a bit of tweaking
If your intending to fold that and still use the belt threw you'll need 2 hoops in the middle aswell..Quote:
Originally Posted by oncedisturbed
But the shape is good..
I think that's the plan for the back of the pouch as the pouch itself is moulded I think,
Check a few links in some past posts and you'll see
I haven't broken down the template yet but it is a 2 piece.
The image is showing the top overlaying the bottom, basically a top view if constructed, based on a pancake sheath design.
Will break it down into 2 parts later today as I am going down to bunnings / masters shortly to pick up a pyrography kit and a few other bits.
bit of a fan of the horizontal pouch. but those pancake pouches look very classy
even the ones with a clip
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321298677...84.m1423.l2649
another idea
Got my eye on the BUDk behemoth bowie
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151218992...84.m1423.l2648
Heres a classy pancake pouch, this guy has a few
That is a very nice sheath, got my pyrography kit now and will track down some nice designs I can use.
I think I am on Customs radar now as I had a call from DHL who advised 2 x shipments (both from BudK) have been held by Customs pending receiving a copy of my purchase receipt and item description.
never had that happen before, but had Customs seize two leatherman.
Its not illegal to buy knives from OS if you are over 18, which I'm sure you are.
Is the Pyro for some design work like a pattern of some description
Yup, same kit you can use for wood burning patterns, basically an elaborate soldering iron.
Had 4 knives seized last year because Customs can't tell the difference between a paracord wrapped survival knife and a throwing knife.
Never been asked to explain a purchase before either
That sucks being a survival knife I take it you can un do the cord and use it in and emergency situation.
Not a fan of those throwing knives., but a big fan of the throwing axe ,those double ended jobs
As I'm starting to go diving again, Its time to look for a decent diving knife.
Get decent abalone down this way plus some calamari and my favourite red mullet[goat fish]
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261141709...84.m1423.l2648
Pouch design
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330805355...84.m1423.l2648
My Bowie finally arrived! That is one huge assed blade! So excited, I think a bit of wee escaped! The look on the War Office's was priceless!
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Originally Posted by Highlander
Picture picture picture please
As above all BS without a pic
Edit oh the Gil Hibben bowie its a horse of a knife hey
HL where are the pics????
Stitching by hand has knobs on it. Need to trim the edges once finished.
need a small piece of steel to push the needle through or use some wax on the thread and needle.
Try dipping needle in a tin of stubbins
I have several different awls and needles and still waiting on the nylon thread to come in the post.
Being a test run sheath I am using a type of cotton thread at the moment with a clear nylon thread as a base thread, all the seams are triple stitched and glued before stitching to hold the seams in place.
That GH is friggen huuuuuggee
Have a look at dyneema fishing line 60lb only .35 of a mil I think and cheap as chips for 3oo mtrs
Cheers TD, never thought of using fishing line. The dyneema line, is it nylon or braided line?
Don't do enough fishing to know the difference lol:)
Very fine braided looks like the thread they used years ago making jeans when I was a sewing Machine technician,
never break it I've used it to sew some top buttons on work pants, if it does let go it'll take someones eye out lol
@ HL still waiting for pics even if it is of MOD holding it, We'll call it exhibit "A"
Cheers TD, will have a look next time I am near BCF etc. Just put the leather needle threw the side of 1 of my fingers, numerous choice words were said
sounds like you need to grab a thimble as well,
bummer nothing in the post again, starting to get nervous
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-STRONG...item2ec7e3cf95
Good price for 300 mtrs
Also look at copper wire that they use re winding electric motors.
just an idea
Had the thimble on the other hand lol.
Packages just came in and holy hell, I thought the Timber Rattler was huge, the Tomahawk is even bigger.
Lined them up against my 2.5in Winchester
That's HUGE, is the TR the Swamp Master.
nearly a sword eh in the Kukuri style
Not sure, just says Timber Rattler on blade and box.
The Tomahawk would be a pain to carry unless you were hunting dinosaurs lol.
Downside is they were all ground sharpened so will need to re-edge them
I think the TR Swamp Master had a green Paka wood handle
EDIT Swamp Master is a BUDk my bad
Almost finished my custom version of a pancake sheath. Just need to soak it and let dry slowly and seal it with a dubbin rub.
does all leather shrink or is this specially for that purpose
Dubbins or stubbins? I know what you mean the wax in round yellow tin
My bowie arrived late yesterday arvo, whilst I was in the middle of tidying up before I flew out so you're gonna have to wait until I get back home in 2 weeks until I can post photos of the monster! And some of the knife as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by oncedisturbed
Being roo leather there shouldn't be much shrinkage, soaking so I can shape it to the torch and knife.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Was thinking of using neutral dubbin but if there is something better I am all ears :D