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Almost time to wrap up this build! Only a few more steps - smooth over the edges and the welt and then apply the final finish! I use gum tragacanth to smooth over the edges, as well as a small burnishing disc: I didn't take any pictures of actually burnishing the edges - nothing really to...

Now for cleaning up the welt. This is what the welt looks like after the stitching - nothing has been cleaned up yet. I turn the Craftsman 2 x 42" flat when I finish the welt. It makes it easier for me to get to the bottom wheel. With a fancy grinder, this would obviously not be required...

Making sure everything lines up before I start glueing and stitching (yes, I know I use needles a lot): Glue applied - no turning back now: Have I mentioned that I use needles a lot during this phase of the build? :) I like to make sure everything is lined up correctly. The contact glue...

Next, I stamp the holes in the belt loop, but first marking the location of the holes with the stitching groover, and then stamping them with the chisel. Transfer the holes to the sheath, and we're ready for stain: This was the first time I've used this stain, and I am VERY impressed. Goes...

It starts getting a little tricky when you get to the edges . You have to angle the stamp so that you don't visibly stamp over the border: One half complete: Remember to keep the leather damp while you stamp! Other half complete: Edges stamped: I then wet the fold line for the belt...

Seionage sent me a few samples of sheaths that he liked, and we agreed to a basket-weave stamping pattern on it. So, lets get stamping! Make sure the leather is damp, and stays damp throughout the stamping process - it's much easier, and leaves much better impressions, IMHO.: Start by...

Seionage sent me a pretty accurate template of the knife made from wood. We both thought it was a good idea to avoid trusting his knife to USPS if we didn't need to. I start by making a cardboard template of the sheath. First, I trace the knife profile onto cardboard: Next, draw the...

Let me start this thread by stating that I am still very new at making sheaths (it will become VERY apparent throughout this WIP). So I think instead of this as an opportunity for people to critique/comment and help improve my process for making a sheath, than for me to try and tech anyone...

Very nice and clean. I'm not a big fan of stag, but it works really well on this knife!

Thanks for all the comments, guys! Any critique? I'm eager to learn.

That is an absolutely beautiful creation! Excellent work!

Thanks for the comments, guys. I just realized I used horse butt on the sheath, and not cow hide. I really like the way the leather works. Soft, yet holds the molding to the knife very well.

I've used O1 for my first few knives, and it's been a very solid performer thus far. Easy to grind (file) and finish.I did however send it out for heat treat to Peter's Heat Treating, since I don't have the equipment for that yet. The other nice thing about O1 is that you can very easily find it...

Thanks for all the comments, guys. Much appreciated! Dozier, I have heard about both restaurants from colleagues, but have never actually eaten there myself. Will have to try it out some time.

Yep, all made by me :)

That's a beauty! Post up some pics after the engraving is done!

Here's a small EDC I made for a colleague of mine. He's an ex special forces member, and wanted something small and fast as an EDC. Some specs: OAL: 7" Blade length: 3 1/2" Steel: O1 heat treated by Peter's Scales: Tamboti (South African hardwood - much oilier than I expected) Pins...

Here's a small EDC I made for a colleague of mine. He's an ex special forces member, and wanted something small and fast as an EDC. Some specs: OAL: 7" Blade length: 3 1/2" Steel: O1 heat treated by Peter's Scales: Tamboti (South African hardwood - much oilier than I expected) Pins...

Glad you got it sorted out. Man, that could have been nasty! Glad the insurance is taking care of you :) Post up some pics when the builders are done.

Fantastic looking slippie!