It's all HSO & SM's fault...

[JTW Jr.]

The more I hung around here and viewed these 2 guys posts , the more I started thinking about the simpler things..... starting collecting a few slip joints and lockbacks....even started shooting the 22's again !

I blame you two ( actually I would like to thank you both ! ).

Just got this one recently , Queen Mtn Man in D2. Its a bit bigger than the other traditional style folders I got lately like a Case Seahorse Whittle , Case toothpick , Lone Wolf Loveless City Knife.... but I like it.

Even had to make a sheath for it today... used 9/10 oz leather and didnt come out as nice as I wanted , so I started another from 5 oz leather tonight.

 

[hso]

You can thank SM.
He's expanded my vision and I've only parroted his wisdom.
The only point of disagreement between us is on slip joints. I just can't advocate them as anything except collectible knives instead of users. (Still can't see getting rid of my small Sebenza for a "custom" Old Hickory paring knife, though.)

 

[JTW Jr.]

took me awhile to get comfy using a slippy , this lockback is solid. ( Doesnt mean my Strider WP or AR arent somewhere on my person though )

 

[Baba Louie]

Practical, not tactical?

Sure looks ol'-timey. Not tacticool at all, just useful. The leatherwork superb. Now once you have a few years patina on the steel and the bone worn smooth...

 

[sm]

Congrats!
Very nice knife and you did a great job on the leather work!

Don't thank me, it is that thanks you.

 

[cyclist]

Hi,

Very nice.

What did you use to stitch the leatherwork? Just curious as I'm starting to keep an eye open for a leather-suitable sewing machine to try my hand making some holsters and such.

 

[JTW Jr.]

I hand stitch... use an overstitch wheel to mark where I want the holes to be , then use an awl and hand punch the holes , stitching is done with 2 needles ( #0 size ) and Barbour's Linew Sinew . I have hand sewn up to 5 pieces of 9/10 oz leather...a suitable machine that will stitch consistantly thru thick leather will run ya well over $2500. THe ones at tandy are ok for low production , they run about $1400.
I find the 2 needle saddle stitch , while time consuming , pretty darn relaxing.