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Offline JamieMc65

My first attempt
« on: August 01, 2010, 05:21:10 PM »
I did all but the blade.

Inner lining is leather and the outer is Elk Rawhide. Stitched with waxed thread.

I know I messed the tang position up, but I could not replace the metal.

I really enjoyed making the sheath and I learned quite a bit with this one.






Jamie
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Offline Choupic

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« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2010, 07:05:35 PM »
Looks really good! Deer leg bone?
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« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2010, 07:59:52 PM »
Nicely done. Love those rawhide sheaths!
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Offline vthompson

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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2010, 09:12:44 PM »
I think that you did a mighty fine job. If you need someone to field test it for you, PM me for my address(LOL).
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Offline melsdad

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« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2010, 09:28:10 PM »
That is a very fine looking knife for a first attempt!! Keep up the good work!
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Offline Bison Horn

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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2010, 05:13:36 AM »
Nice work,well done. :th up
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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2010, 05:17:18 AM »
I think you did a nice job all the way around. Don't stop now.
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Offline JamieMc65

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« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2010, 07:20:45 AM »
Thanks all.

That is Deer Leg bone. My dog keeps bringin' them too me. She runs into the woods for about a  half hour and brings me back presents!
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Offline LRB

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« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2010, 07:39:31 AM »
Good job. That is unusually well done, Looks better than some pros.
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Offline JamieMc65

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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2010, 09:41:27 AM »
Thanks LRB!

I have not "aged" anything but the handle.

Wondering what is the best method of protecting everything from the wet?

I used a two part epoxy to attach the handle.
Lesson learned.....It heats up bone real quick!

I am looking forward to my next foray.
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Offline Swamp

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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2010, 05:27:35 AM »
Very nice there Jamie! Very nice!
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Offline Choupic

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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2010, 06:17:31 AM »
Sounds like ya got a good dog!
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Offline windwalker_au

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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2010, 12:02:31 AM »
great looking knife you did an exelant job on it.
bernie :)
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Offline LRB

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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2010, 02:05:45 PM »
"Wondering what is the best method of protecting everything from the wet?"

 I don't use anything, but Chuck Burrows coats his with real spar varnish. I intend to give it a try on my next.
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Offline windwalker_au

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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2010, 11:02:57 PM »
i thinkit looks awesome.
Bernie :)
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