Some of my leather.

[Mike T.]

I did sheaths for expensive knives for a few decades. In the past 5 years I haven't done much at all. Then last winter I did a watch band for both my son and myself. Here are some pics. All hand done - stitching, edge polishing etcetera. All my sheaths are suede lined and the watchbands are smooth leather lined. Buckle - titanium. Knife titanium too - a Chris Reeve Sebenza.

[Jason Musgrave]

Nice work--very nice!

[dashDustin]

i really...really like that watchband.

[Too Tall]

Very classy work sir, thanks for the peek. I carry the same knife.

[Mike T.]

Very classy work sir, thanks for the peek.

Thanks for the kind comment.

I carry the same knife.

Really? Of course CR makes nice stuff. For the last two years of my sheathmaking I specialized solely in sheaths for CK knives.

[Blue Jays]

Very sweet handiwork, indeed! Sebenzas are true classics.
Benchmade, Microtech, and Busse knives are often with me.

[Too Tall]

Thanks for the kind comment.



Really? Of course CR makes nice stuff. For the last two years of my sheathmaking I specialized solely in sheaths for CK knives.

Absolutely. That knife is nearly indestructible, easy to sharpen and the lock is brilliant. Now that you mention this maybe I do recall seeing your work on some CR websites.
What I like most about your sheath / clip is the "no messin' around" clip but you know that ;) I'll admit to owning one "fancy" knife however it was made for me as a favor and I use it so nobody has to know it's one of THOSE knives yuck yuck. It bugs me some when handmakers reputations are elevated to a level that their goods are collected and not used the items become a commodity which is the antithesis of what many of these makers intended and polar opposite of what they orig. made the goods for in the first place!!! *This is not a rant.

[ron l edmiston]

very tasty ...

dono what ever happened to a special sheath made for me back in early 60's when i was i ranger at philmont scout ranch, in new mexico --- carried in v nam ...
sure miss er..

ronnie

[AntLockyer]

Got a face on shot of the watch? Is it a 007?

[Mike T.]

Got a face on shot of the watch? Is it a 007?

I fergit which model it is but here's a pic of it -

[corko]

That watch strap is something else!

Can they be custom made for size?

[Mike T.]

That watch strap is something else!
Can they be custom made for size?

Thanks Corko. And the answer to your question is yes certainly. But, anticipating a possible next question, the answer is not by me, as I stopped taking custom leather orders long ago.

[corko]

Aw that's too bad.... your work looks like it will last forever....

[Mike T.]

Aw that's too bad.... your work looks like it will last forever....

Corko, when I was researching handmade watchbands I found loads of makers on the 'net who had wonderful websites and they're in the business of selling custom watchbands. Of course none were as good as mine Actually, I didn't find any that were lined on the inside as I did the four that I've made. That stage makes the job much more labor-intensive but much nicer and trick.

[Mike T.]

Here's a prototype sheath I did for Bark River Knives in MI. They wanted to put it into mass production.

[Ahneida Ride Hide]

This is very impressive work !!!!

[Archibald]

Man, I'd love to have you make me a custom sheath for my Shiva. Nice knife, horrible sheath.

[John Winston]

Very classy work sir, thanks for the peek. I carry the same knife.

Chris Reeve Sebenza- that was my wedding present from the wife.....absolutely love it.

[AntLockyer]

I fergit which model it is but here's a pic of it -

Looks great. Convined me I need a sturdy leather strap for mine.

[Too Tall]

Chris Reeve Sebenza- that was my wedding present from the wife.....absolutely love it.

Nice. I gave the old lady an very special Case bone handled folder for her birthday. Small minds run in large circles ;)