Very nice. I’ve always liked the seax style.
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Let's see your Belt or Rifleman's knife
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I'm a knife freak, but my user knives would only be HC if I lived in Finland. There weren't many puuko's here in our early days.
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I'm just curious? Why do folks refer to these types of sheathes as "Rawhide Lined?" To me, they appear to be a leather sheath with a Rawhide "COVER"? I've tried making a Rawhide lined sheath, but Rawhide is hard as rock when it dries, and not very "user friendly" to wood handles?
Just an observation, not a criticism. The work displayed here is breath taking to say the least. I'm in awe of the craftsmanship! Thank you.
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Todd Butler made the rifleman,s knife and I made the quilled sheath for it. Wooden sheath covered with braintan deer leather fully quilled with porky quill
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Very nice blades and leather work in this thread. Thanks for sharing to one and all.
Here's mine, made it from a high-speed steel power hacksaw blade, the sheath was a piece I've had for over 40 years. This is the only knife or sheath I've made but it'll work. No real specific design, just something that felt good in my hand.
This knife was made for me in 1976 for my Rifleman's outfit. It is a blend of five Rev. period (supposedly) riflemans knives we could find. That year was pre-computer, internet, etc. I have carried it all these years during ronny, presentation and talks I have given about the American Revolution. I have since seen nearly identical knives purported to be rev. period that are nearly identical to this one. My days of using it have come to an end. My son advises me to sell all my 'stuff' while I can or he will just put into a dumpster when that time comes. So, it may be coming up for sale soon. Breaks my heart to think about it.
Blade made by @Runewolf1973 just a little over 7.25", hafted by me with Indian Rosewood provided by @Notchy Bob. I did the sheath.
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I live just northwest of ya by just a bit. Holler at me if you do decide to find new homes for stuff.
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That is a nice looking, and thoroughly authentic scalper! You couldn't ask for anything better. Stellar workmanship!
Notchy Bob
This knife is one that I made. It is one of my favorites due to the sentimental value. It's made out of 1095 HC steel. Blade is approx. 8" long. Overall length is approx. 13 1/2" long. Knife has a hand poured pewter bolster. The handle is made from a deer antler that my deceased brother killed. That's why it means so much to me. I carry it proudly at rendezvous.
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Late reply . rawhide when wet can be molded to fit around the blade , it dries hard and proofs the sheath from being cut by the knife and acts as a spring to hold the knife in place . Over the years I have seen two sheaths where the knife came through the leather when sat on , one resulted in a seriously cut buttock and one in a carved up pickup seat .
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