Lets make a sheath for a baby antler handle knife.

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Re: Lets make a sheath for a baby antler handle knife.

#16 Post by Graps »

Now stitching from the top with a cross stitch, pulling tight as we go after each stitch.
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#17 Post by Graps »

I like to tie off with a surgeons knot on the back side a couple of holes from the bottom. I think it protects the knot better.
Cut the tag ends at least 1/8" long.
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#18 Post by Carpdaddy »

I cobbled around on a few of these in the past, they worked but wasn’t much to look at. And today I learn that you should use a spacer! :lol: :oops: :roll:

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#19 Post by Graps »

Yes, a spacer helps to prevent cutting the stitches when the knife goes in and out.
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#20 Post by Graps »

Now lets put a little touch on this little guy.
Usung the acrylic finish, I paint on two coats on the feather detail.
I wait about 2 hours between coats and let it dry overnight.
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#21 Post by Captainkirk »

DAAAANG!
That's all I got to say.
Superb work, as usual.
Aim small, miss small!

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#22 Post by Graps »

Well the resist is dry enough to touch so I'll trim the edge and the bottom .
Then I use an edge skiver to bevel the edges.
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#23 Post by Graps »

Now I mark where the keyhole slot will go.
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#24 Post by Jamesh76 »

Where do you get your leather supply?

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#25 Post by Graps »

Now line up the keyhole punch on the spot and the blade straight and parallel on the strap.
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