Utensils!

[PerpetuallyNewCarver]

Personally, I like this handle better than my last few attempts. It is red oak sandwiched between to pieces of poplar and will have a pair of initials added. The hardest part of the whole project was the leather sheath. Never tried that before, think I will keep the wood work instead. The spoon is my first attempt at really making a usable utensil. Feel free to offer suggestions to improve either or both.

[Bruce Bird]

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Hi New Carver
What part of the leather sheath did you have a hard time with ? Was it the stitching?
Leathersmithing is a whole new ballgame. I did it for 30 years.
Bruce

[PerpetuallyNewCarver]

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The stitching wasnt too terribly bad, it was the shaping and getting the whole piece of leather arranged. Not sure the technical terms, but i drew out my pattern cut it down, tried to fit it, adjusted my cut, tried it again, then the stitching wasnt terrible, just wasnt great either.

[mpounders]

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They look good. The handle looks comfortable and I like the shape of the spoon. Hope you bring them to the meeting in November (I'll be doing a demo/lesson on faces and eyes!).

[PerpetuallyNewCarver]

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Well I will have the spoon for sure, it will depend on if I deliver the knife as to whether I will have it or not. I will do everything in my ability to be there.

[Sharon of the Dell]

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I only have praise for your pieces you posted! look great!

[Bob K.]

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Nice looking knife...sleek handle! I like the spoon too!

[PerpetuallyNewCarver]

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The handle and sheath are completed. I added a cord for tying the sheath and knife on, and a little stain to the handle to darken the poplar. I am going to make a slide to attach to the cord. Not sure what but I will post it when it is all done.