TH blade Puukko

[Sieddy]

Hi lads here's some pics of the latest knife I've made. The blade was made by Teemu Hakkila to my specs (95x24x 3.5mm) he's really great to deal with and got the blade to me really quickly.
I'm really pleased with this one as it cuts like a razor and the handle is amazingly comfy. I still need to improve my leather work though- especially the stitching!

 

[brancho]

Very nice knife let down just a little by an untidy sheath but it looks like a good usable sheath
You may be able to burnish the marks of the leather still though

 

[Sieddy]

Very nice knife let down just a little by an untidy sheath but it looks like a good usable sheath
You may be able to burnish the marks of the leather still though

Thanks for your comment bud. I have really sweated over my sheathcraft but it continues to be a torture for me. This does the business but I hope to improve!

 

[brancho]

Do you wax the thread and do you have a stitch wheel?
Do you use an awl or drill for your stitch holes.
The other issue can be if you have long nails it marks the leather.

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[eraaij]

Great knife! -and a stitch wheel makes all the difference there, like my neighbour said .

 

[Sieddy]

Do you wax the thread and do you have a stitch wheel?
Do you use an awl or drill for your stitch holes.
The other issue can be if you have long nails it marks the leather.

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Hi Brancho I tried with a stitch wheel but it didn't left much impression on the lower side which contributed to the mess. The thread I used was waxed and I punched holes with an awl. My two main problems are that the needle doesn't go through the second hole and pops through the leather next to it or it goes through both holes and pierces the leading thread at which point I have to cut a fibre or two or start the stitch again. I'm getting better but I keep having these issues.

 

[Sieddy]

Great knife! -and a stitch wheel makes all the difference there, like my neighbour said .

Thanks Eraaji. I did use a stitch wheel but have a way to go to gain mastery of it!

 

[brancho]

Hi Brancho I tried with a stitch wheel but it didn't left much impression on the lower side which contributed to the mess. The thread I used was waxed and I punched holes with an awl. My two main problems are that the needle doesn't go through the second hole and pops through the leather next to it or it goes through both holes and pierces the leading thread at which point I have to cut a fibre or two or start the stitch again. I'm getting better but I keep having these issues.

What type of leather have you used?
Did you mark and make all the holes before starting stitching?
Are you using a blunt needle
It looks like it was soft a pre dyed which may be why the needle is going through the wrong place.

PM me your email address and I can send you a good tutorial

 

[Sieddy]

What type of leather have you used?
Did you mark and make all the holes before starting stitching?
Are you using a blunt needle
It looks like it was soft a pre dyed which may be why the needle is going through the wrong place.

PM me your email address and I can send you a good tutorial

Cheers Brancho I'm making holes before hand but using a regular sharp needle. I'd appreciate the tutorial and will PM you!