I don't make a lot of stuff these days but my "Tindablades" ( tinder scrapers from high carbon tool steel) and associated leatherwork have led to a few odd jobs lately and I just thought I'd pop this up to let you have a look (I'm not a "maker" by the definition of the term on this site nor do I sell via this forum)
For those who haven't seen my paddlers pouches before, the sides are left short of the bottom of the pouch to allow water to drain very quickly in the event of a capsize, "dunk" or other "immersion event". The tinder-usually but not always petroleum jelly impregnated cotton wool-is kept in the tin which is held securely in the tight fitting pouch.
These days you need to use a ziplock bag inside your tin as the reproduction 2oz baccy tins are no where near as secure or air/watertight as the originals and it's pretty difficult to find un-battered tins for a reasonable price( I've seen "mint" golden virginia tins sold for £20 on ebay!)
The leather is 3.5 mm bridle leather, very nice to work with but pre-coloured and not so good for tooling or carving etc.
It's difficult to see in the photo's but the tindablade fits into a tight sleeve on the left side of the pouch and the lid closes over the top for total security.
The firesteel is an 8mm dia version and as such is a loose fit in the side sleeve, which is sized to take any firesteel up to 10mm. The steel is still secure however as the paracord lanyard is slipped over the sleeve and the tip of the steel then the toggle is tightened up as below, making it almost impossible to slip out.
Everything is double saddle stitched, entirely by hand. No dremels, drilling or presses etc, nothing but a diamond awl, lined up and pushed through by hand.
The tindablade and firesteel are handled with seasoned ash, then coated with danish oil.
Cheers
Steve
For those who haven't seen my paddlers pouches before, the sides are left short of the bottom of the pouch to allow water to drain very quickly in the event of a capsize, "dunk" or other "immersion event". The tinder-usually but not always petroleum jelly impregnated cotton wool-is kept in the tin which is held securely in the tight fitting pouch.
These days you need to use a ziplock bag inside your tin as the reproduction 2oz baccy tins are no where near as secure or air/watertight as the originals and it's pretty difficult to find un-battered tins for a reasonable price( I've seen "mint" golden virginia tins sold for £20 on ebay!)
The leather is 3.5 mm bridle leather, very nice to work with but pre-coloured and not so good for tooling or carving etc.
It's difficult to see in the photo's but the tindablade fits into a tight sleeve on the left side of the pouch and the lid closes over the top for total security.
The firesteel is an 8mm dia version and as such is a loose fit in the side sleeve, which is sized to take any firesteel up to 10mm. The steel is still secure however as the paracord lanyard is slipped over the sleeve and the tip of the steel then the toggle is tightened up as below, making it almost impossible to slip out.
Everything is double saddle stitched, entirely by hand. No dremels, drilling or presses etc, nothing but a diamond awl, lined up and pushed through by hand.
The tindablade and firesteel are handled with seasoned ash, then coated with danish oil.
Cheers
Steve
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