All About Pocket Knives

Doc B wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:35 pm I carry the same 3 knives, to the ranch, every weekend. A SAK, a Leathermans and a Benchmade Triage. The nylon sheaths were wearing out.
I have a fire truck...it no longer works...but, that's a story for another time. I had some fire hose (not from the truck) that I once thought about making a wallet with...but, that didn't happen.
These can't compete, with the fine leatherworks, of those that have preceeded...but, I'm happy with these prototypes. There are a lot of things I would do different. But, they are pretty sturdy. If you click on them...they will upright.
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Rossr wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:11 pm I made this knife years ago and use it myself. Decided to do this new lanyard for it. The braid part I've got down but the sliding knot I'm still learning.

Figured you folks might like a look.

Ross

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:33 pm

Rossr wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:11 pm I made this knife years ago and use it myself. Decided to do this new lanyard for it. The braid part I've got down but the sliding knot I'm still learning.

Figured you folks might like a look.

Ross

Sorry I didn't comment on this sooner. Nice work on knife & lanyard.
I really like the handle on your knife. Looks great!

Rossr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:05 am

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:33 pm

Rossr wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:11 pm I made this knife years ago and use it myself. Decided to do this new lanyard for it. The braid part I've got down but the sliding knot I'm still learning.

Figured you folks might like a look.

Ross

Sorry I didn't comment on this sooner. Nice work on knife & lanyard.
I really like the handle on your knife. Looks great!

Thanks! The fiddleback or curly maple on that handle is a look ive always liked. Guess that's why I kept it.

Ross

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:57 am

Rossr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:05 am

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:33 pm

Sorry I didn't comment on this sooner. Nice work on knife & lanyard.
I really like the handle on your knife. Looks great!

Thanks! The fiddleback or curly maple on that handle is a look ive always liked. Guess that's why I kept it.

Ross

Ahhh Curly Maple! That's why I like it so much! That stuff is really nice looking! Case has a set of knives with Curly Maple scales that I like. I don't have any of em but I wish that I did. I especially like the medium Stockman & the Gun Stock pattern with a long pull.

Anyways, nice choice & nice job!

Rossr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:22 am

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:57 am

Rossr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:05 am Thanks! The fiddleback or curly maple on that handle is a look ive always liked. Guess that's why I kept it.

Ross

Ahhh Curly Maple! That's why I like it so much! That stuff is really nice looking! Case has a set of knives with Curly Maple scales that I like. I don't have any of em but I wish that I did. I especially like the medium Stockman & the Gun Stock pattern with a long pull.

Anyways, nice choice & nice job!

Just did a search on those case knives are pretty.

Heres some.better pics of the handle and the sheath too.

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:29 am

Rossr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:22 am

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:57 am

Ahhh Curly Maple! That's why I like it so much! That stuff is really nice looking! Case has a set of knives with Curly Maple scales that I like. I don't have any of em but I wish that I did. I especially like the medium Stockman & the Gun Stock pattern with a long pull.
You are welcome
Anyways, nice choice & nice job!

Just did a search on those case knives are pretty.

Heres some.better pics of the handle and the sheath too.

Thanks for sharing! Sweet!

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:36 am Recieved a few more patriotic fabrics from my Mom to add to the ones Jim already sent to me so that I can make some patriotic knife slips. Gonna try to get some cut out today so that my girls can sew em together for me over the upcoming holidays.

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:34 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:36 am Recieved a few more patriotic fabrics from my Mom to add to the ones Jim already sent to me so that I can make some patriotic knife slips. Gonna try to get some cut out today so that my girls can sew em together for me over the upcoming holidays.

How are the slips coming along Tom??
John

If you or anybody would like to have a "Slip-Kit" (Fabric cut out, two small pieces of velcro and some step by step instructions) for some special knife they wish to carry without it getting scratched, drop me a PM here on the AAPK. I'll Hook Ya Up!

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:24 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:34 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:36 am Recieved a few more patriotic fabrics from my Mom to add to the ones Jim already sent to me so that I can make some patriotic knife slips. Gonna try to get some cut out today so that my girls can sew em together for me over the upcoming holidays.

How are the slips coming along Tom??
John

Spent all morning getting some cut out of my "patriotic" fabrics. Don't know how many it was. About 15-18 I guess. Still have a few fabrics I haven't even gotten to yet. Now I have to get my girls to sew em together for me.

If you or anybody would like to have a "Slip-Kit" (Fabric cut out, two small pieces of velcro and some step by step instructions) for some special knife they wish to carry without it getting scratched, drop me a PM here on the AAPK. I'll Hook Ya Up! All you need is a person who will sew it together for you. All I need is an address and a knife size. Colors and fabrics would be random unless somebody tells me what they prefer. Brown, Black, Patriotic & others. If your interested, let me know.

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:24 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:34 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:36 am Recieved a few more patriotic fabrics from my Mom to add to the ones Jim already sent to me so that I can make some patriotic knife slips. Gonna try to get some cut out today so that my girls can sew em together for me over the upcoming holidays.

How are the slips coming along Tom??
John

Spent all morning getting some cut out of my "patriotic" fabrics. Don't know how many it was. About 15-18 I guess. Still have a few fabrics I haven't even gotten to yet. Now I have to get my girls to sew em together for me.

If you or anybody would like to have a "Slip-Kit" (Fabric cut out, two small pieces of velcro and some step by step instructions) for some special knife they wish to carry without it getting scratched, drop me a PM here on the AAPK. I'll Hook Ya Up! All you need is a person who will sew it together for you. All I need is an address and a knife size. Colors and fabrics would be random unless somebody tells me what they prefer. Brown, Black, Patriotic & others. If your interested, let me know.

WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:29 pm Most generous of you Tom, but alas, I too am a bare knife pockets guy.
It's the thought that counts man, good on you mate.

TPK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:57 am That's awesome Q! He does outstanding work! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Lot of talented and knowledgeable people here! I'm often impressed by all the skillful members around here.

I'm hoping some of that talent will rub off on me but it could take years.
I've learned how to make paracord lanyards & patriotic knife slips though!

WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:35 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:57 am That's awesome Q! He does outstanding work! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Lot of talented and knowledgeable people here! I'm often impressed by all the skillful members around here.

I'm hoping some of that talent will rub off on me but it could take years.
I've learned how to make paracord lanyards & patriotic knife slips though!

Never too early, or too late, to learn a new skill mate. Actually, leather working ain't that difficult; just have to have a good eye, steady hand, and the most important stuff, patience (which I'm sorely in need of right now, ).
Bro gets all his stuff from Tandy Leather, as do many leatherworkers.
https://tandyleather.com/

TPK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:27 pm

WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:35 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:57 am That's awesome Q! He does outstanding work! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Lot of talented and knowledgeable people here! I'm often impressed by all the skillful members around here.

I'm hoping some of that talent will rub off on me but it could take years.
I've learned how to make paracord lanyards & patriotic knife slips though!

Never too early, or too late, to learn a new skill mate. Actually, leather working ain't that difficult; just have to have a good eye, steady hand, and the most important stuff, patience (which I'm sorely in need of right now, ).
Bro gets all his stuff from Tandy Leather, as do many leatherworkers.
https://tandyleather.com/

Very impressive site Willy! I could spend an hour or more just looking around there. I'm sure that would be a wonderful Hobby!

Unfortunately, I don't really have any kind of a work shop or even a work bench anywhere so the small stuff I can do is restricted to being done at the kitchen table, garden table, heating room (mini small) or on the couch. No place like a work bench where I could really hammer on stuff or anything like that. But thanks for the Info and link anyways. I wouldn't mind making some real leather knife slips from some sort of thin leather though. Think I'll give that site another look.

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:51 am I'll kick the thought around for a while Willy. Who knows, maybe I'll give it a shot one of these days when I get tired of making paracord lanyards and fabric knife slips. I might try making them both from real leather. Take my game to the next level, so to speak.

It's also a money question in my case. Can't get too many new Hobbies started all at once because they cut into my spending money for knives which wasn't huge to start with.


Tom

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:58 am Three CAMILLUS sheaths.
I got a good deal on them.
GREAT condition.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:42 am Very.....