Finished - Sheath and etch!

[dazcon]

I showed this knife a couple of weeks ago and have just completed the sheath and etching. The sheath is 5mm veg-tanned leather, dyed black and sealed with wax. The etch is hand scribed using the nail-varnish and 9volt battery technique.

Comments welcome!

Darren.

 

[Shewie]

Very nice Darren, the sheath really suits that blade

 

[dazcon]

Very nice Darren, the sheath really suits that blade

Thanks Shewie! Much appreciated mate.
I usually do my sheaths in brown, but opted for black for this one as it matches the black epoxy used in the filework.

Darren.

 

[sasquatch]

Looks great, it's tricky to get it that clean. What did you use to scribe the design on with? I always use a pen but find it a bit skinny...

 

[RonW]

Nice piece of work!!!

 

[dazcon]

Thanks guys!
I've had problems in the past getting the etch crisp myself. This time i used a dart and magnifying glass and it has come out well.

Darren.

 

[sasquatch]

Nice one. I never thought of using a magnifying glass, der der!

I take it you didn't have the cotton wool on it for very long as it's marked it nice but not etched really deep into the metal. I always go a bit overboard and it isn't really necessary. I get a bit paranoid it hasn't taken and before I know it it's like the grand canyon.

Looking good, cheers fella

 

[dazcon]

Yeah, that was another lesson learned the hard way! If you go too deep it will etch under the nail varnish and the crisp edge will be lost. I etch a little then dab with some tissue. Once it's blackened uniformly i stop.

Darren.

 

[sasquatch]

I can get the clean lines but I never know when to quit. Less is more, spot on mate.

 

[dave53]

hi darren they both complement each other but i really love the handle of that knife what a colour regards dave

 

[Barn Owl]

Nice work Darren.

 

[Richie'66]

I haven't seen all your work to date (being a relative newboy and all that) but reckon this is your best work yet.

 

[luckylee]

very nice on both items mate love the knife, has a hint of guycep to it.

 

[Wilderbeast]

I like it, good stuff

 

[dazcon]

Thanks guys, very much appreciated! I've got a 3 day fishing trip to Loch Awe next week so i'm going to put this knife to good use!
Anyway, i'd better crack on and fit a handle to it's twin brother.

Darren.

 

[jigsaw]

Jeeze Darren,dont forget me in the future,great looking knives.........I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!

 

[dazcon]

Thanks mate, you're on my list!

Darren.

 

[JAG009]

Nice work there Darron

Ps pike fishing i take it what part of loch awe are you going to ? tight lines !!!

Jason

 

[KELindblad]

Really nice blade shape, and the leatherwork goes with it very well!

Cheers,
Karl-Erik

 

[dazcon]

Thanks guys!
I will be pike fishing Jason. I'm not going to divulge the swim on the open forum mate, but i done very well last year so fingers crossed for this trip. Here's my best one from the last trip.

Darren.