This one is inspired by a design that Sandy had done in the Potpurri thread.I made the knife and it looked right to try Sandy's design for it. Though not up to his quality it shows the fun of trying new stuff all the time.I love guys like him and Chuck that keep raising the bar for us.The wraparound strap proved to be a design I will definately use many more times.Very secure and don't look to shabby either.Thanks Sandy, Dave:)

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The only thing I can see wrong with that sheath is the fact that it does not have my logo on it! Dave, my friend, I am glad that you like that particular style. It is probably the style that I make the most of as they are very practical. I wish I could take credit for designing the sheath but, alas, I picked it up from a Mexican Artisan named Jesus Valenzuelas from El Paso over 50 years ago. I do not believe there is anything new in either blade or sheath patterns that has not already been fabricated over the centuries. Those that whine over someone copying their efforts are just blowing smoke rings as far as I am concerned and are, themselves, copying someone elses work even though they may not realize that fact. I very cheerfully will copy ANY design that I like with no reason to apologize as long as it is not patented or copyrighted. To my knowledge I have never seen a blade or sheath that had either. I have seen patented holsters but they were gimmick types not worthy of copying! Mr. Loveless is famous for his drop point hunter, as well he should be, for the excellent construction not the design. I had seen blades of this configuration years before Mr. Loveless made his first knife. One of the most copied blades in the last half century would undoubtedly be that of Mr. Scagel and his design was recognizeable by most knifemakers and always referred to as a Scagel type which was specific and not so ambigious as the so-called "Bowie" Dave, I am as happy as a clam in sand that you liked the sheath well enough to share the pattern and in such a handsome fashion, too.

Dave, the very first sheath I ever made was a wraparound style, and I've never made another one. Don't know why, I still have it, and it's a great style. the only thing I don't like about this style is that it covers up so much of the handle-- purely an aesthetic thing. But as Sandy said, beautifully done. I'm really liking the grinds, too.
MtMike

i'm starting to like this style too. lots of protection for the knife and lots of landscape to play with if you want to fancy it up some. still trying to warm up to metal snaps, though.
thanx dave.

Dave nice work amigo!

I'm with Sandy. I have never "invented" a sheaths style or anything else doing with leather for that matter and I really don't think anybody else has either.
As a student of history and especially tools and weapons I am no longer surprised when I see something made 100's or even thousands of years ago that is now being touted as the newest thing on the block.There are only so many ways something can be made and still function properly for it's intended purpose. Hell look at the drop point hunter blade shape (Sandy didn't you mean Bob Loveless? Are you finally showing your age by chance? :D) and then go take a look at a French chef's knife? Look familiar? That basic style blade has been around for a loooooong time, even before it was called a chef's knife!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And if somebody can imitate my stuff and out do it well spot on! Most of my work is nothing more than a product of lots of research and just plain hard work. There are no shortcuts to getting there - get some half way decent tools, a supply of leather, and just do it! Practice, practice, practice. On top of that don't be afraid to experiment. If you screw up start over or revert to Plan B.

Chuck, you are so right! I do have my great masters a little mixed up. My apologies to Mr. Moran, a great man, and to Mr. Loveless, also a great man, both knifemakers of distinction and well earned fame---- Now that I am a jen-u-wine octogenarian I must be careful not to make careless mistakes like that. As a youngster making that identity error, I would have been labeled as misinformed-- As a senior SENIOR CITIZEN making the same error I am afraid the label would be "senility" I cheerfully admit to a creditable attack of Oldtimers but am unaware of a tendency to gravitate to that demon Alzheimers----yet! I will wait and see what the next 80 years will bring. As of now, I am half way to that distant day. I have acquaintances that will swear that I have never been half way to anything. LOL ---Sandy---

Now you can not find my errors, can you? I edited the post and the misinformation is nowhere to be found. I wish I could correct some of my living experiences so easily-------Sandy

am unaware of a tendency to gravitate to that demon Alzheimers----yet not to worry, sandy. my dad (retired md) told me that if it hasn't hit me by the mid-50's, it won't. senility, however, still looms on my horizon :rolleyes:
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nice edit - now someone will come in here and wonder if chuck has lost it :lol