Gentlemans Belt Knife Sheaths

[LRB]

I finally got around to making the silver mounted sheath for the last belt knife, plus an extra simpler leather sheath slotted for a belt. The throat is 20ga sterling silver with a brass sash hook. The hook is silver brazed to the throat, and has a reinforcement 3/32" steel pin in the base that goes through the throat. The throat is silver brazed together in the center back side with a butt joint, and is glued to the center seam sheath. All hand sewn with linen thread. I believe 6 ply. Both sheaths were from 6 to 7oz vege-tan. The cross hatch and borders on the simple sheath were cut in using a stitching groover and a straight edge, in 1/4" spacing. I also very lightly aged the knife steel. Hope you enjoy a look.

[Two Steps]

Great work!!  Both of those just hold your eye...throw in the knife and my eyes just about pop     Thanks for showing us...
Al

[LRB]

Thanks twostep. By the way, my dad was born in NC, raised in SC. A direct descendant of Thomas Ellerbe, who was a captain under Marion. Take care.

[Longhunter]

My "Gentleman's" Bowies made for me by Jud Brennan in the late 70's. Damascus blades and Ivory handles.

[greyhunter]

Top notch crafting as usual LRB !

[Two Steps]

By the way, my dad was born in NC, raised in SC. A direct descendant of Thomas Ellerbe, who was a captain under Marion.

I pass by the "Captain Ellerbe" Historical Marker on Hwy 52 very often...salute him each time  
Al