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Title: Tulip
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 03, 2008, 09:15:19 PM: Some of you guys who have pieces on order from me are going to have to put up with some experimenting on your leather! (Even if you ordered a base model sheath - - usually Kydex - - I'll probably build a leather sheath.) I've decided it's time to UP my leather game a little bit here.

Here's one I practiced a little on, just to show a finished to-order knife to the new owner...

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The impression on the leather is two leaves off the Tulip Tree, which is where the wood came from! It's also scaled around and through the stitching.

It's a presentation knife specially built for a member of the fairer sex, on the occasion of her first big game hunt. The buyer has a track record of doing pre-meditated thoughtful things for people! (Why can't I remember to do stuff like that!?!?!)

It's a handmade, Provision Forge, ATS34 Stainless blade, nickle bolsters and pins, and a stainless mosaic. Tulipwood scales, stabilized in CA glue under 25 microns of vacuum. Trimmed with red carbon spacers.

The pink is darker than I planned, but the knife came out as close to perfect as I've done! I think it's just right... Feminine, but not Girly!

Thanks Guys!
Title: Re: Tulip
Post by: robodad on July 03, 2008, 09:21:31 PM: WOW !! Another fine specimen indeed !! :tup:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 03, 2008, 09:35:00 PM: Nice work! Thats a sweet looking knife!
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Post by: Head-shot on July 04, 2008, 09:15:39 AM: Good looking knife, nice work.
Title: Re: Tulip
Post by: HawkenBob on July 10, 2008, 08:19:45 AM: Let me know when you can do a Morel. Ill send my sheath back....Lol

You should have posted a pic of my "branded sheath". Awesome shape, color, fit and function.

Its a awesome experience working with Steve. Cant wait to do a BIG knife!!!!
Title: Re: Tulip
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 10, 2008, 09:25:41 AM: I still have one more piece of leather with a brand scar on it. Saving it out special!