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[nick681]

I've wanted to make a leather briefcase/sactchel for some time now, so I finally dove in and did it

 

[Horsewright]

I've wanted to make a leather briefcase/sactchel for some time now, so I finally dove in and did it

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Wow!!! Very nice. I like the use of the JWP buckles!

 

[nick681]

Wow!!! Very nice. I like the use of the JWP buckles!

I love his hardware. I use it a lot, making western leather goods.

 

[Robber58]

I've wanted to make a leather briefcase/sactchel for some time now, so I finally dove in and did it

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Very nice work!
Randy

 

[Horsewright]

I love his hardware. I use it a lot, making western leather goods.

Good deal. What leather is that? Harness?

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

I've wanted to make a leather briefcase/sactchel for some time now, so I finally dove in and did it

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Super clean. Looks like a beast to make.

 

[nick681]

Good deal. What leather is that? Harness?

It's natural veg tan from American Leather Direct (Chahin tanned in Mexico). I like it for this project because the temper is between Wickett and Craig on the soft end and Hermann Oak on the firmer end. It oils and ages well. The only downside I've noticed is it sun tans easier than other leathers I've used.

 

[nick681]

Super clean. Looks like a beast to make.

It's a beast to make, especially the first time, but it will be easier next time I make one.

 

[jfk1110]

I've wanted to make a leather briefcase/sactchel for some time now, so I finally dove in and did it

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Damn fine job..

 

[Lorien]

The sheath has mounting point for a standard pocket clip, but Albatross was designed for neck carry, (hence the name lol).

The necklace is made from kevlar cord and the length is adjustable. The snaps are stainless steel, and are held to the sheath via brass screws for easy removal. It's made this way so that there's no way the necklace will strangle anyone, the snaps will break free. The thread wrap over the adjusting loops is a heavy waxed polyester thread which could be relied on in a pinch for a little extra cordage- suited for traps, or shelter etc. The loops are sewn up, so it will hold together if you need to rob the waxed thread for anything.

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

 

[Horsewright]

It's natural veg tan from American Leather Direct (Chahin tanned in Mexico). I like it for this project because the temper is between Wickett and Craig on the soft end and Hermann Oak on the firmer end. It oils and ages well. The only downside I've noticed is it sun tans easier than other leathers I've used.

Ah yes I know of their leather. Haven't used any.

The sheath has mounting point for a standard pocket clip, but Albatross was designed for neck carry, (hence the name lol).

The necklace is made from kevlar cord and the length is adjustable. The snaps are stainless steel, and are held to the sheath via brass screws for easy removal. It's made this way so that there's no way the necklace will strangle anyone, the snaps will break free. The thread wrap over the adjusting loops is a heavy waxed polyester thread which could be relied on in a pinch for a little extra cordage- suited for traps, or shelter etc. The loops are sewn up, so it will hold together if you need to rob the waxed thread for anything.

Very cool! Had to look close at your kevlar cord at first. Sure looked like braided rawhide.

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Very, very clean! Hadn't seen ya around in a bit.

 

[John A. Larsen]

A fellow contacted me to make a sheath for an older folder he picked up, it's seen some use. He found an image of one of my earlier sheaths and asked to make one similar with the same leather colour, which in that case was the neatsfoot oil treatment. It's been a while since I've done that and my wife expressed concern that I would muck up her oven with 'stuff' I explained that all the oven is being used for is to heat up the leather so it will readily accept the neatsfoot oil, which I also heated up a bit before brushing it onto the leather. There were a couple of range marks that surfaced once the oil was applied but that adds character. The knife does lack a lot of contour that I usually want in a folder so the sheath will have good retention, this one will hold the knife secure but not a pop in like say the Buck 110 folders do, but, it will work fine for this knife.

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Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

Nothing new to report. Still wearing this sheath and same knife for almost two years now. One question for Gary. I have a good leather belt I have been wearing since 2009. The maker told me to put on some leather condition once every year, which I have done, and the belt remains in very good condition. So should I put some kind of leather conditioner on this sheath? I have some Peccard's, some Montana Pitch-Blend, and some Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP, and some Fiebing's Glycerine Saddle Soap available. John

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I used a Browning recipe which is a waxy conditioner rubbed on and brushed off, I wouldn’t put anything inside and it depends on what conditions you submit it to as to how much you need, I think even clear shoe polish would work fine
Glad to hear that you are still carrying it!
G2

 

[navman]

Third exotic inlay...Ostrich skin on this one.

Fourth, lizard skin. (this one fought me, but I learned quite a bit.)

 

[SharpBits]

lizard skin. (this one fought me, but I learned quite a bit.)

Usually best to wait until they are dead or at least stunned before making a sheath out of them!

 

[navman]

My stitching is a bit wonky on the lizard one.

 

[jfk1110]

My stitching is a bit wonky on the lizard one.

I've seen worse!!!....Much worse