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[RedStripe]

ever thought of using some of your 'scraps' to make some knife scales Giles?…

An Ironheart handled knife would be

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?21836-Home-grown-quot-micarta-quot-%28picture-intensive%29

[Moonshine]

Oh yeah!  IH denim scales for a few of my knives AND my .45 would be the shiz!

[TJ]

Hell yes, I would definitely buy an Iron Heart knife.

[Giles]

I tried to get Haraki to allow me to do this a couple of years ago, he just does not get knives, so the answer was no…..

[TJ]

Now that you've posted it here, I remember reading that elsewhere.  Probably the Vulcan thread.  Bummer, though.

[Guest]

Progress update…

This:

@adam313:

IHSH.16ss and artwork are both in progress:

Has become this:

-Colored pencil and oil pastel on cotton paper

[Guest]

And a new one:

More to come…

[RedStripe]

@Giles:

I tried to get Haraki to allow me to do this a couple of years ago, he just does not get knives, so the answer was no…..

I remember reading that, but it's still possible to make a slab of 21oz denim micarta which could be turned into scales and retro fitted… if one has enough scrap lying around

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here's my latest project - a Field Notes cover that I made for my B-I-L for his birthday.  He's a cop so this should get some use!  Nothing fantastic as far as design, but I did use blue thread in honor of his profession.  A nice, healthy coat of Obenauf's LP was applied as well to get him started off right!  Hopefully my before/after pics are helpful to those of you who want to see the effects of LP on new natural, raw leather.  As always, thanks for looking!

[Simon]

I picked up a couple of offcuts from Giles's scraps bin last week and made this iPhone case. Incorporating 25oz denim, old Wabash and herringbone.

[Giles]

And I want one…...

[rocket]

me too pls

[Moonshine]

Simon,

great job!  And since the queue has already begun, I'm jumping in for the 3rd spot!

[Giles]

Pricing on the stuff in my scrap/off-cut bin is peaking…...

[rocket]

lol

[MikeC]

Very nice Simon.

[Simon]

Thanks everyone  I may make another; if I do I'll stick it in the FS thread.
I think I may go with a couple of snaps next time as the button has already caused me to miss a call.

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here is a watch strap I made for a friend.  It’s made from the same hide that a friend gave me from his gator kill back in the summer.  This one turned out great and my friend is very pleased with the end result, which is all I could ask for!  The only thing that was tough/hard with this build was the thread – it’s not the usual diameter that I use, so I had to double it so the stitching would look right.  Hand stitching with 2 times the usual amount of thread was a pain!

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here is my latest Field Notes cover.  This one is constructed with dyed 4-5 oz. veg tan leather with 4-5 oz. veg tan horse hide pockets.  The black stitching is hard to see, but it creates a subtle look that’s very “Darth”!

[Moonshine]

Made this one for my IH-homie, natehate.  Nothing fancy, just raw veg tan leather, brass buckle and Chicago screws, but that’s a good thing!