Completed rifleman's knife (6 PICS)

robtattoo · January 30, 2007, 11:21:00 AM

Thanks folks! It's really nice to know that other people like the work you do. Kinda a self affirmation thing :D

Matt, it's called a Rifleman's Knife because it's styled after the wad cutting/self defense knives, famously carried by the Colonial Frontier Fighters of the 18th Century.

snag · January 30, 2007, 12:01:00 PM

Nice work. What weight of leather is the sheath made out of?

robtattoo · January 30, 2007, 12:07:00 PM

It's around 1/8" (don't know what weight that'd be, 7.5 or 8oz at a guess)

ChuckC · January 30, 2007, 12:27:00 PM

Oh, that is cool ! I love that wood. Nice knife, anybody would be proud to be seen with that one....besides who would say anything after you pull it out to show them !
ChuckC

Chortdraw · January 30, 2007, 01:27:00 PM

Very nice knife and a great design for comfort.
You should be proud of that one.

Stag · January 30, 2007, 03:40:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Excelent job!

Stag

sticshooter · January 30, 2007, 05:00:00 PM

Yep Nakohe is in need of another knife.

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Nakohe · January 31, 2007, 08:49:00 AM

GROAN!!! Come on Frank its not nice to hold ones knife hostage like that. LOL

Donald

Shell · January 31, 2007, 09:57:00 AM

Very nice job! fine knifemaker AND leathercrafter....you say you won't try it again, but I bet you will! It's addicting!

Shell

jchunt4ever · January 31, 2007, 01:15:00 PM

Not to hijack this thread or anything, but I have been wondering something that maybe you can give a quick explanation on. How do you get the leather formed to the knife like that? Do you just put the knife in the sheath when it is wet and then somehow clamp it down until it is dry?

Oh and by the way, that is very awsome looking knife and sheath. If it needs an owner, I would be honored to take it off your hands.

Shell · January 31, 2007, 01:26:00 PM

Yes!! That works great!! You're go to guy is ClintV for questions...he has made us several and are top in quality and lifetime use, not to mention beauty as being very good on your eyes!!
Rob and Mikeg of course, Daniel's wife Sylvie are masters too!!

Shell

Here is a link to explain:
http://www.stoneandsteel.net/pouch_sheath.html

T-Mac · January 31, 2007, 09:41:00 PM

Great looking and really great work. Anyone would would be proud to carry that on their person.

Bodork · January 31, 2007, 10:00:00 PM

That's a beautiful knife and sheath! Thanks for the pics. Mike

southpawshooter · January 31, 2007, 10:16:00 PM

I'm at a loss for words - that is simply an awesome knife and sheath, and dang I hate to use that word, it is so overused. Nice work!!

ironrhino · January 31, 2007, 11:00:00 PM

mmmmmmmm.... mmmmmmmmm..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!

thats the first thing tbat came to mind....

the next thing was.... "Why the heck doesnt he just come over here where he can hit the woods with his sweet knives and a quiver full of arrows and chase some deer around?" unless thats not your thing...

robtattoo · February 01, 2007, 03:01:00 AM

Oh, I am, I am :D

That is SO my thing :D

The wife 'n' I are looking at Property in NC/VA as we speak. Hoping to be there in the next 2 years. The only thing holding us back is one of our dogs. She's 14 & the travelling would probably kill her. We wouldn't dream of re-homing her, but we daren't put her on a plane. She's totally blind, but otherwise fit & healthy, but has panic attacks when she get's stressed.
The other two are coming wth us!

adkmountainken · February 01, 2007, 06:49:00 AM

might want to look at property in N.Y, property can be found at a good price if ya look in the right places. taxes are killer though!

Nakohe · February 01, 2007, 12:58:00 PM

You might check Northeast Texas. Land values are good and fairly low taxes. There are several of us that would welcome you here so we can see your knives upclose and personal.LOL Lots of deer and hogs around there.

Talondale · February 01, 2007, 01:11:00 PM

Hey, what's wrong with VA? LOL. He can have tea with UK bowman.