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All you dogs that have never seen Horacio's work are in for a treat---BIG TIME!! The braiding that he does on his handles and sheaths will blow your mind! ---Sandy---

Good luck to you on your venture, my friend. To expose more people to our addiction is necessary if it is going to survive----Sandy

Joe, my friend, it is good to see that you are still doing what you do so well. I will probably see you at the next Blade show----Sandy

Don, my friend, If I remember correctly it was almost ten years ago when you talked me into becoming a moderator on the sheath forums of various forums. It has been a fun trip---Thanks, and welcome to another forum----Sandy

John, my friend, those really got my attention!!! Attention to detail creates beauty!! ---Sandy---

Hi, Bill---long time no contact, my friend! Good to know you are still with the program----Sandy

Jose, my friend, I compliment you on your rendering of Chan's patterns. Chan is the undisputed master of that style which is very complicated and ornate. I am told that it originated in Wyoming and is called Sheridan carving in recent years. It was around when I first started leathercraft...

Stiffening leather sheaths I find that by dyeing the inside of the sheath as well as the outside, and then sealing inside and out, that the sheath has adequate stiffness. A sheath that is too hard, such as a pouch style, will lose a great amount of retention friction. I always use Feibings...

Due to the fact that I do make belts and I like to cover my butt from inclement weather, a belt does keep my trousers in a position that causes little embarrassment! Sandy

A good follow up on this thread can be found in a sticky on the sheath making forum on knifenetwork,com. It is titled Integrating sheath design with knife style and was authored by Buddy Thompson. ---Sandy---

The warmth of the welcome that you have given me is very appreciated. I will post some pics as soon as I am able. Thanks so much!!------Sandy

John, I have always been impressed with the detail and workmanship in your sheaths. I have never attempted to make the frontier type of leather goods and doubt if I could research it as well as you seem to have done. It was good to meet you at the Blade Show in Hotlanta and I sincerely hope...

Jose, thanks for the exposure, my friend! Question is---Did you get inspiration from me or me from you?

For your information, Danzo is a highly respected Administrator of British Blades.com. He is very articulate and humorous to a pleasant degree. We have bumped heads on a few occasions without bruises. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to warm up to a friendship with this man and do...

Been trying for the last 30 minutes to find something I did not like about that sheath! 30 minutes wasted! You pulled the rabbit out of the hat on this one and you are to be complimented on a fine, artistic, work of art and functionality. ---Sandy---

Josh, I really am impressed with the Turkey Oak leaves that you carved on the wallet face. I stay away from portrait carving but you seem to shine there as well! ---Sandy---

I believe that I am acquainted with a few of you. I am Sandy Morrissey and I have been reported to be a sheathmaker. Thanks to all that think so! I have been tinkering with leather for about 65 years now and am of the opinion that I am addicted hopelessly. I hope to be able to hold up my end...

It all boils down to the fact that a GOOD sheath will help sell a GOOD knife. Whether the sheath is ornate or plain, it must be practical and functional even though it might spend its life as a "safe queen". When a knife is on display on a table or in a display case it is at its magnificent...

Linda, dear friend, thanks for introducing me to Josh at the Blade Show. With Dave counseling him, with the skills he possesses---and you in his corner, there is no way this young man can fail. Your man (Dave) invited me to come here and I am delighted with what I see! Tracy has done a fine...

Paul, dear friend, the word that comes to mind is "superlative" even though I did grab Webster's in order to be able to spell it. ---Sandy---