This is a sheath that I made from a pattern by Master Craftsman Martin "Sandy" Morrissey.

I had the opportunity to spend about 3 hours at Sandy's place a couple of weeks ago. I had a knife with me that needed a sheath. (Not this one).

Sandy took my knife and a piece of poster board and within 5 minutes made a pattern for the knife. When I returned home, I made a sheath from Sandy's pattern, and it was a perfect fit.

I utilized the knowledge gained from Sandy and made this one based on the same pattern. It was my first time at trying a "basket-weave", and I discovered quickly that basket-weaving is no easy task.

I learned more from Sandy in those few hours than I would ever gain in years of trial and error.

Thank you Sandy..........You are a true Master Craftsman, and even more..........a "True Gentleman". You have given me the encouragement to continue.

Your Friend............Robert

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No doubt about it -- Sandy deserves credit for a great pattern, but you brought it to life, Robert! Beautiful work there. :101

I just hope I get to meet Sandy one day...

Again, great job! -Alex

Sandy and Chuck have both been very generous with helping people and sharing around the forums freely. I would imagine that most of us won't be any where near as good without their help (not tooting my horn, my sheaths are berely funtional but wouldn't be even that without them.)

Jim

Good looking sheath Robert. That basketweave looks pretty good to me.

Bobby

Robert -- in addition to being a Master Craftsman I'd say Sandy's a Master Instructor also -- and you're obviously a fine student :) That's a great looking sheath, a perfect compliment to your knife. A very familiar pattern too ;)
BTW, I also checked out your website to get a better look at that stag hunter -- Mikey likes it !! Nice touch on the blade finish!!

Mike