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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.
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.
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thum...totem-pole.jpg
Beautifuss, simply beautifuss!
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.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ildOff9001.jpg
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).
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11001-1.jpg
Outside view.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11002-1.jpg
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I use an adjustable stitching groover.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11004-1.jpg
I mark the holes with this wheel.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11005-1.jpg
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.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11006-1.jpg
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.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...Off11007-1.jpg
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?
I'm using a leather dye made by Fiebing.
Definitely different sheath making technique.
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.
Today's progress.
The final piece of leather glued and clamped in place.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ldOff12001.jpg
All of the holes drilled.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ldOff12002.jpg
Stitching done.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ldOff12003.jpg
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.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ldOff12004.jpg
Edges are smoothed.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ldOff12005.jpg
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?
I have to agree. Very nice.
CS - I use contact cement.