What if the sticky stayed up permanently and makers could auction a knife or other wares on their own personal schedule (as projects are completed) Proceeds goto DOC. I knew I couldn't make the deadline so I didn't participate but wanted to. Crash collects maker ships. Base auction price starts with reasonable shipping cost.
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Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...
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Got the blade etched and the finger guard shaped the way I want it.
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Holy cow. That's beautiful.
War Bird... Looks like the Tlingit totem pole.
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Beautifuss, simply beautifuss!
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That came out great, Crash.
What's the next step in the auction process?
The original plan (and I don't think it has changed) is to hold the auction sometime in November.
Figured a good bush knife should have a matching firesteel.
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Will all 5 knives be listed at the same time or will it be separate & at times each knife maker is ready?
I know some options were discussed but no consensus reached, as far as I noticed.
My plan (unless there are objections) is to list all five (or more) knives at once with updated pictures. The auction will be open for a week and people can bid on whichever knife/knives they want.
Continuing with the WIP - started working on the sheath today. I'm going to experiment with a new type that does not include a welt. The idea is to shave off some leather so that the knife will slide into the shaved area. With the thicker leather and a welt the sheath can get rather thick. If it doesn't work there is still time before the auction to make another one.
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I made a little more progress on the sheath.
This will be "inside" the sheath. The snap attaches the retaining strap (no sewing this way).
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Outside view.
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I use an adjustable stitching groover.
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I mark the holes with this wheel.
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Holes are drilled in the top piece. I've tried using a lacing thong punch which works well but the drilled holes are much easier on the arthritis in the fingers when it acts up.
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The theory of this design is that the knife will sit securely in the carved out section and not come in contact with the stitches.
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All glued up with a chunk of rail road track to press it in place overnight.
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The final piece will be glued in place last.
And in other news...
Another trail derailment in Florida. News at 11:00.
What did you stain the leather with?
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I'm using a leather dye made by Fiebing.
Definitely different sheath making technique.
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Yeah - haven't really "learned" how to do it other than trial and error. Hopefully this trial will lead to success.
Best way to learn.
I had a compass, but without a map, it's just a cool toy to show you where oceans and ice are.
Today's progress.
The final piece of leather glued and clamped in place.
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All of the holes drilled.
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Stitching done.
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The edges are burnished. I used the belt sander for this. A dremel type tool or brass rod in a drill work. Some will burn the edges to seal them. The final belt I used was a worn out 400 grit, so it does burn the edges.
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Edges are smoothed.
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Another coat of stain (showed the bottle this time). The smaller bottle is a product called Edge Kote. It dresses up the edge and seals it.
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Blade is wrapped in cellophane.
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Knife is placed in the sheath and then just the top piece of leather is wet. I'll let it sit like this over night.
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Looking good Crash! I hadn't considered glueing what kinda glue is it?
Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...
"Teaching a child to fish is the "original" introduction to all that is wild." CS
"How can you tell a story that has no end?" Doc Carlson
I have to agree. Very nice.
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CS - I use contact cement.
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