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Title: Sheath Fronts
Post by: tippit on February 11, 2012, 04:25:00 PM
My search for my generic sheaths is done.  As I stated before, I have a harness maker to sew up any sheaths I glue up.  There is a Tandy Leather store within 15 minutes of me.  They have a bulletin board of people doing leather goods.  After trying a few, I've found a fellow close by that will stamp out the fronts of my sheaths.  It's not the quality of Scott but it sure is a lot better than tippit!  

These are his first tries and just the fronts.  I'll glue and have them stitched.  He is now trying some floral and oak leaf designs.  What do ya'll think...better than just plain or not?  tippit

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2564.jpg)
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: Fallguy on February 11, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Can't go wrong with the basket weave pattern for a generic. Goes with anything.
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: skullworks on February 11, 2012, 05:05:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: House on February 11, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
I absolutely like 'em!

Travis
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: Scott Teaschner on February 11, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
Yo trying to put me out of buisness  :biglaugh: ?
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: tippit on February 11, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Scott,
Couldn't even come close.  These are just hobby sheaths that are one step above my plain ones.  Besides a new buyer would have a sheath while awaiting one of yours   ;)
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: amar911 on February 11, 2012, 10:23:00 PM
Nope, they aren't going to put Scott out of business, but they really look nice. The basket weave pattern is my favorite of those three.

Allan
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: gudspelr on February 11, 2012, 11:02:00 PM
I agree with Allan-I like the basket weave best out of them.  Can't wait to see one of your knives nestled snugly in one  :) .


Jeremy
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: srtben on February 12, 2012, 01:00:00 AM
+1 for the basket weave, it is the classiest, and will match your knife style nicely!!
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: Scott Teaschner on February 12, 2012, 11:56:00 AM
I like the rock you always use for background in your pics. How much would it cost to ship one out to WY?
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: tippit on February 12, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
If I chip it up, I think I could fit it into a USPS "If it fits/It ships" box    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: David Yukon on February 12, 2012, 10:04:00 PM
#2 for me to!!
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: madness522 on February 13, 2012, 07:34:00 AM
Hey Jeff the basket weaves are not that hard to learn how to do. But it does take a lot of practice to make them look as nice as the second one.  Are you coming to the ABS hammer-in next month?  I can show you what little I know about making them.
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 13, 2012, 06:03:00 PM
Looking good...be kinda cool to have a few turkey tracks mixed in with those oak leaves and acorns!
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: Lamey on February 21, 2012, 09:09:00 AM
hit them with a little "antique" wax or Aussie wax and buff lightly,  they will really pop then!!  

Great idea on the sheath fronts!!  may have to borrow it and keep my local Tandy zombies buzy.
Title: Re: Sheath Fronts
Post by: Razorbak on February 22, 2012, 02:12:00 AM
wish I known Jeff..would have done your sheaths for you..aint that far from you