Recently I decided I wanted one more knife. I wanted something fixed blade, razor sharp but small enough to be carried in a trouser pocket when I wanted to be "discrete".
Most knives small enough were too delicate for my taste or to do real work - I wanted something that would punch above its weight.
Enter Singeblister and his "Hornet" knife. A full 3" blade but with a 6 1/2" overall length. What I like about this knife is the contours and the large poll swell. It feels like grasping an awl or brad. Very firm and secure.
Problem though - John doesn't make sheaths. It was time I grasped the nettle in any case so here is my first attempt at sheath making. Its a pouch type with a full welt, glued and sadle stitched in 18/03 linen thread, oil dyed dark brown and then wet formed to the knife. I'll mainly use it for pocket carry but I included a belt loop in case I want to use it that way
Knife
Sheath
A good learning experience for me - always nice to develop another skill
Red
Most knives small enough were too delicate for my taste or to do real work - I wanted something that would punch above its weight.
Enter Singeblister and his "Hornet" knife. A full 3" blade but with a 6 1/2" overall length. What I like about this knife is the contours and the large poll swell. It feels like grasping an awl or brad. Very firm and secure.
Problem though - John doesn't make sheaths. It was time I grasped the nettle in any case so here is my first attempt at sheath making. Its a pouch type with a full welt, glued and sadle stitched in 18/03 linen thread, oil dyed dark brown and then wet formed to the knife. I'll mainly use it for pocket carry but I included a belt loop in case I want to use it that way
Knife
Sheath
A good learning experience for me - always nice to develop another skill
Red
! (I've been laid after my op and Singteck said it was about time I learned to do my own leatherwork when I whined about being bored so he came round two afternoons and taught me everything I needed to know).
Until the next one I am guessing!!
