Black Forest Thorax Chest Pack V2

Here is the completed version 2 chest pack for Croatoan.

See part one here for more details: http://blackforestbushcraft.blogspot.com/2015/03/black-forest-thorax-chest-pack-v2-for.html

Ranger Green with Coyote brown and Black hardware.

Multi Carry Scout Sheath for a Ka-bar BK16

Here's a sheath I just made for my friend Jim. I liked this sheath and knife combo so much, it was hard to let go and now I kinda want a BK16! He just specified a dangler sheath, however I just had a scout sheath for this on my mind, so I decided in a multi-carry option. This sheath can be worn scout, regular belt, dangler, attached to molle, etc.

It is a mix of walnut, with show brown straps and brass hardware.

Deluxe Bushcraft Sheaths for Two Karelia Custom Knives

I just finished up these sheaths for two Karelia Customs. The sheath for the larger knife is in Mahogany with red sinew and I really like how it turned out. The smaller knife sheath is in Walnut, with slightly darker trim pieces. This was my first time using a different construction for the danglers and I like this setup allot. This was also my first time treating the leather with Neetsfoot oil and I can see why people love it so much.

Black Forest Thorax Chest Pack V2 For Croatoan

This is the second version of my BF Thorax chest pack. This one has a redesigned rear zip pocket to add more room for concealed carry, etc.. The original chest packs rear pocket only had zipper on the side, but now it extends halfway over the top. This gives considerable more room for the rear pouch. It also has 4 inch Velcro and a d-ring setup added for holsters, gear, etc.


This one is for Croatoan(American Grouch) and is in Ranger Green, with Coyote Brown and Black Hardware.

Black Forest Field Bag V3 "The Shotgunner"

Here is the latest version of the BFFB. This bag has some changes and upgrades over the last version, including a redesigned front pocket, fleece lined "ipad" pocket, fully finished interior with black canvas lining, redesigned side pocket, double side release buckles and shotgun shell sized loops on the adjustable shoulder strap.

The customer had requested some red accents, for when he is hunting, so he could spot the bag better. So I changed the black webbing on the shoulder strap to red for high visibility.


Foliage green(grey) 1000D Cordura
Black Canvas and Fleece Lining
OD Green trim
Molle Webbing and Water Bottle Sleeve
Bottom mounted D-rings for lashing other gear
ITW Nexus Hardware
Omega USA Carabiner Shoulder Strap(with shotgun shell sized adjustment holes)

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...

Scandi Neck Sheath for a Karelia Custom Knives Puukko

Here's another project I just finished up for Michael at Karelia Custom Knives. He made a really nice stacked birch bark handled Puukko and wanted a Scandi style neck sheath for it.

I took some styling queues from Skookum sheaths and added a hand braided leather thong for neck wear. Then gave it a two tone finish, with Saddle Tan and Show Brown dye. As always, it's finished with a beeswax mixture.

Buffalo Leather Sheath for Felco Pruning Shears

Here's a little something different than your normal knife sheath. I had a customer request a sheath for his Swiss made Felco shears and this is what I came up with. 

This one is made from 8-9 oz Buffalo bend leather, with a veg tanned leather logo piece at the bottom.