In praise of Topknot.........

[British Red]

Needed a decent sheath for a "knockabout" knife - its a cheap knife that is intended for those times where use may be abuse and I don't care if I stain, snap, chip or bend it. I Just couldn't stand the rubbish sheath it came with though so threw myself on Topknot's mercy for something that at least felt secure and that I wouldn't "JonnyP" .

The sheath is another example of his stunning work - far far better than the knife . I expect I'll mank it up it short order - but his work really is superb

The oak and ivy motif he did originally on a lovely strop that Bushwacker Bob commissioned for BB and I to strop our knives on (the same motif as is on our rings) - its now on this sheath as well.

Far to good for a "knokabout" huh?

Red

 

[Singeblister]

that's lovely work I really like the oak and ivy design on it , and I have seen Topknots work in the flesh its great stuff, doesn't matter whats inside it, it will look great hanging from a belt

 

[spamel]

Topknot, top work! I love his work, I'm still to get the girls sheaths done for their Stuart Mitchell knives and I've just had a small windfall, so it's a toss up at using it for diesel and beer tokens for the Moot or to get those knives clothed at last! I know what needs to go on them now too!

 

[firebreather]

I'll second Topknots work Its great I have an axe mask and a knife sheath both matching with a fancy basket weave pattern.

Love em

Greg

 

[topknot]

Hi Red ,
Thankyou very much for the pic . The ones i did are poor , but this one came out well

Came home from work today and the postee has been THANKYOU mate.

Yours Topknot.

 

[cybertrix]

Among the best I have ever seen.

 

[tommy the cat]

Tis lovely!
Topknot any good recommendations on books on the subject of carving embossing etc, would love to have a go at something simple.
D

 

[James_m246]

Hi Red ,
Thankyou very much for the pic . The ones i did are poor , but this one came out well

Came home from work today and the postee has been THANKYOU mate.

Yours Topknot.

That has got to be one of the most beautifull things I've ever seen.
I havn't seen much leather carving before and I didn't know you could carve things like that, all the ones I've seen are very basic patterns.

 

[topknot]

Hi,
There are books out there but i taught myself over the years.
Thankyou for all your comments.

Topknot.

 

[michiel]

The butt of the knife looks like an aurora? It that the sheath you got for it? I agree it's a lot better than the factory one

 

[British Red]

Yep thats the one - stained - lightly reprofiled and original sheath binned!