Monday, March 9, 2015

Double Bit Axe Custom Sheath with Buffalo Hide Inlay

 This was a really fun project that I've been working on for a customer. He supplied a really nice piece of hair on buffalo hide that he wanted a custom inlay with. This was my first attempt at a double bit sheath and my first time doing an inlay, so I was excited to learn some new techniques. He wanted a Native American theme, so I went with some arrowhead stampings and a buffalo shaped inlay. The main body color is saddle tan, with some pieces in show brown for accents. He also wanted a shoulder strap and I used brass hardware throughout. Here is what I came up with...









1 comment:

  1. I like those knife sheaths and the axe case. Clean well made and functional. Good work.

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