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Carpathian "Redux" with Two New Sheaths

Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly

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Just about didn't post this after seeing all the great looking knives put up here recently, you guys sure are making it difficult for us mere mortals!!


This was a knife I made a while back and stuck away in a drawer because someone contacted me saying they wanted to buy it....I said ok and never heard from them again.


Long story short, a serious buyer (a fellow forum friend) wanted it but I needed to make a sheath. He told me he wanted a cross draw sheath but after almost finishing the sheath I realized I made a standard drop loop, I at least had enough sense to sew on a cross draw loop before stitching up the sheath.....it seems I had a couple senior moments!


Embarrassed, I showed the double loop sheath to the gentleman customer and said he wanted it but if I could make him another sheath, this time cross draw only and maybe make it snazzier, snappier? something like that, more dressy in other words.


5 1/2" clay/polished 1095 blade

Stainless guard with anodized titanium spacers

Carpathian Elm Burl handle with anodized ti pin

10 3/4" o.a.l.

Drop loop sheath has dark brown Shark inlay

Cross draw has black Emu inlay



Thanks and comments or ? welcome,

Dave



I have to learn how to do composites!! Hopefully not too many pics


The complete package shot...........It seems I always do things in 2's so I made 2 straps each for the 2 sheaths
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A shot of the knife backside
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The first sheath "The Double Loop"
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A dressier cross draw
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Cross draw backside
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I tried showing the anodized titanium spacers and pin but couldn't get much to show up.
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Dave let me tell ya I really like the shape of the blade and the temper line is beautiful. The handle material is exceptional and more importantly the angle of the handle really makes me think this knife probale feels great in the hand. The sheath work also looks fantastic.I am sure Paul will be proud. Like always I am sure your customer will be more than pleased
 
:eek:Awesome Knife with some incredible wood. Amazing!!:thumbup:

Your Leatherwork? Sure looks fantastic!!:thumbup:
 
Well, David, the knife is okay I guess. It doesn't detract too much from the absolutely beautiful work on the sheaths. The placement of the loop on that cross draw came out just perfect.

As J Paranee said, I am very proud of your leather work. You have come so far, my friend! I know Sandy would agree as well.

Do well, we'll talk soon.

Paul
 
that is one funky knife! Serious soul goin on there.
 
Thanks very much you guys!!


I'd like to get a hold of Sandy Paul even just to say hi, seems like a long time.


With each sheath made I appreciate the leather art and artists more than I ever expected. It's certainly more involved than I ever thought, the cross draw sheath for example has 13 separate parts not counting the oil, dye, adhesive, stitching, cleaners, sealer and top coaters that were used to make it. Knife/sheath making is a never ending learning experience.....I love it!!



Dave
 
Dave,

When you posted those pics of your stag hunters and asked about the length of the spacers and guard, I thought you did some really good work. And then, when you mentioned tossing them into a drawer 'cause you weren't overly satisfied with them; I had to ask you what else was in your drawer... When you showed the composite pic of several different knives, I fell in love with one of them - the one you have posted here...

Don't know why other than that style of blade, the activity along the hamon and the handle shape, it all just slapped me and said "Pick me! Pick me!!!"

I didn't know you did leatherwork back then, but now I know a maker who truly seems to appreciate making the whole package - that whole thing really is an outstanding piece of work!! :thumbup: And you're right - the pics don't do it justice - this knife just feels soooo comfortable and is so balanced...

Thanks for allowing me the priveledge of obtaining one of your knives, and thanks for entertaining my sheath requests - they've actually been garnering the most ooohs and aaaahs! :D

Stay well Dave, and thanks again... :cool:
 
Let me get this straight - someone DIDN'T want that gorgeous knife? :confused:

Great work on the knife and the sheaths. The wood is absolutely stunning! Thanks for giving us a peek.

Roger
 
RogerP said:
Let me get this straight - someone DIDN'T want that gorgeous knife? :confused:

Great work on the knife and the sheaths. The wood is absolutely stunning! Thanks for giving us a peek.

Roger
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Handle is too long IMO, and no, I didn't order it.

If it was mine, would have Garssonized it.:cool:

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
RogerP said:
Let me get this straight - someone DIDN'T want that gorgeous knife? :confused:

Great work on the knife and the sheaths. The wood is absolutely stunning! Thanks for giving us a peek.

Roger
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Their loss, my gain... And the pic does absolutely no justice to the wood - it has a translucence and depth that has to be seen in person to believe: I don't know what exactly Dave did to finish this wood, and I'd never heard of Carpathian Elm, but the reason I wanted the crossdraw sheath for this knife was to show off the handle!!! :D

And STeven, I know you have issues with a lot of handles, and sometimes I get what you mean... And that may apply to this one, but... Again, the pic doesn't do this one justice - the handle needs to be felt, as much as seen as a proportion of the overall knife, to get how appropriate I think this handle is - it fits me is all I can really say... as I sit here in my office fondling it... and getting strange looks from some of the people passing outside my door! :eek::D

And to add just how much it was a pleasure doing business with Dave - he emailed me the other day with "3 day check-in" to see if I was over the initial buyer's joy and if I felt any regrets.... I only regret I wasn't able to do this transaction in person!!! And if I ever get to the LA area in the near future, I hope to be able to swing by and meet Dave in person... and check out whatever else he may have stashed away in that drawer!!!! :cool:
 
joeshredd said:
Their loss, my gain... And STeven, I know you have issues with a lot of handles, and sometimes I get what you mean... And that may apply to this one, but... :
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I have small hands, Joe, it tends to inform my aesthetic.

If it looks good and feels good to YOU, and you enjoy it, that is all that really matters.:thumbup:

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I won't try to guess who it is you say is making it tough on the "mere mortals", but I think you've joined their ranks. I really love the way the color of the sheath complements that outstanding wood of the handle. Thanks for posting and Congrats to Joe!
 
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