A place to discuss & share pictures of anything that relates to knives.
XX Case XX
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by XX Case XX » Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:49 pm
former173rd wrote: I've been told that my work is "passable...pretty good....etc".
Those sure look good to me. Way better than a lot of other stuff I've seen.
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:03 pm
Thanks Mike.....all this praise, I may have trouble sleeping tonite.
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by Steve Warden » Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:30 pm
Looks like fine work to me
Take care and God bless,
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:35 pm
If someone does start a Leather Craft Forum, would it be a place to discuss stuff or like a classified venue?
I'd be on board to "peddle my wares" there!
orvet
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by orvet » Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:57 am
I sent the idea to Bryan, I don't think he will have a problem with it.
We just need to wait until he gets time to make the new forum.
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by 1967redrider » Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:47 pm
Excellent work!
That throwing knife sheath is spectacular.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:42 pm
1967redrider...Thank you sir..a friend wants to take it to a Rendezvous next weekend! hate to see it go as its my first Randall knife.
cudgee
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by cudgee » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:13 pm
orvet wrote: I think it's advice is good, post some of your work in the forums and see what the response is that you get to it. You might even a few things for sale and post them in the knife trading forum.
I'm going to run an idea up the flagpole here and see if anybody salutes ...
How would you and anyone else reading this feel about a leather craft forum? For guys who make sheaths and want to show off how they do it so that other people could learn how to make their own, exactly like we have done in the knife repair forum.
New line
Would anyone be interested in a DIY sheath forum?
"Great idea". I love leather work and would love a leather forum.
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by cudgee » Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:15 pm
former173rd wrote: Here's a couple sheaths, etc....only been at this for 4 months, so I'm definitely no expert!
That is great work, for someone who has only been into it for 4 months, well done.
Airborne 1
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by Airborne 1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:09 pm
Those are pretty nice from a ole' sheep herder !
AATW Keep up the good work.
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:43 pm
thanks to you both! Airborne, what unit crest is that?
Airborne 1
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by Airborne 1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:57 pm
2/505
C/2/505PIR 11B4P 68-69 (RVN)
former173rd
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by former173rd » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:17 pm
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.....AND WELCOME HOME
Airborne 1
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by Airborne 1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:29 pm
Same to Ya... Airborne Brother
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:47 pm
173rd, 82nd, 101st (until they went airmobile)..RVN 60-71 Ret April Fools Day '93
Airborne 1
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by Airborne 1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:57 pm
That makes Ya Sheep Herder...Lifer !...68-88 myself all 82nd , Double Patcher
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:11 pm
Yup...my right side is 173rd...hope you're all in one or two pieces...
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
Airborne 1
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by Airborne 1 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:22 pm
Going through metal detectors are always fun !! I don't fly much anymore.
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former173rd
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by former173rd » Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:56 am
I'm really nervous about ebay and other mass sales places. I would like to stay small..concerned about the time factor to produce a nice product. I suppose potential customers won't want to wait very long for a knife sheath or whatever.
cudgee
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by cudgee » Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:40 am
former173rd wrote: I'm really nervous about ebay and other mass sales places. I would like to stay small..concerned about the time factor to produce a nice product. I suppose potential customers won't want to wait very long for a knife sheath or whatever.
Those who want handmade bespoke items, understand the time it takes to produce such goods and are willing to wait. People who do not want to wait too long are not your potential customers anyway.
former173rd
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by former173rd » Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:35 am
Good counsel, gudgee. I just don't want to intentionlly mislead or disappoint sombody looking for my work. Make sense?
cudgee
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by cudgee » Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:48 am
former173rd wrote: Good counsel, gudgee. I just don't want to intentionlly mislead or disappoint sombody looking for my work. Make sense?
It makes very good sense. That is what people want and is sadly lacking today "honesty and integrity".
former173rd
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by former173rd » Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:55 am
recent for a friend...2 ½ days...way to long, but I'm slow, and hand stitching ain't quick!
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cudgee
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by cudgee » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:05 am
former173rd wrote: recent for a friend...2 ½ days...way to long, but I'm slow, and hand stitching ain't quick!
I would wait 21/2 weeks for that.