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Title: snake skin sheath
Post by: OconeeDan on September 04, 2008, 09:00:00 PM

Well this is my first snake skin sheath.  I am happy with the outcome, so thought I would post a photo.  
Adds quite a bit of time to make compared to a regular sheath, and requires some more "thinking ahead".  
I killed this timber rattler last year and tanned him.
The sheath making is as fun as the knife making.  Oh yeah, the knife has elk antler handles.
Thanks, Dan
 (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/elkdamsnake2.jpg)
 (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/elkdamsnake1.jpg)

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on September 04, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

Absolutely Stunning Dan!! What an EXCELLENT job on that snake skin sheath and a beauty of a knife as well. I'm envious as hell.

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Post by: sticshooter on September 04, 2008, 09:18:00 PM

awesome sheath. the knife is well allright  :saywhat:  . great stuff Bro.<><

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Post by: Ray Hammond on September 04, 2008, 09:39:00 PM

very nice, Dan!!!!!

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Post by: 4runr on September 04, 2008, 11:16:00 PM

Very, very nice Dan!

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Post by: skullworks on September 05, 2008, 06:44:00 AM

Yeah man! Great job on both!!!!

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Post by: tippit on September 05, 2008, 07:00:00 AM

Dan,  That is a real nice combination especially with harvesting the skin yourself   :thumbsup:  tippit

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Post by: elk ninja on September 05, 2008, 09:26:00 AM

Sweet combo!  

How about a build along?  I'd love to see how you do it!

Mike

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 05, 2008, 09:31:00 AM

Very nice Dan   :thumbsup:

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Post by: Kevin Evans on September 05, 2008, 09:56:00 AM

Very nice outfit!!!!  :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: Mechslasher on September 05, 2008, 05:07:00 PM

nice sheath!  maybe do  build-a-long next time.

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: Nosight on September 05, 2008, 06:14:00 PM

Dan outstanding job.

  I agree with the others. A build along is a must do for you.

  Again outstanding job on both blade and sheath...

  Later...........Buzz

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on September 05, 2008, 09:13:00 PM

Dan, That's a real pretty job. Looks like you've been doing them forever. Lin

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: OconeeDan on September 05, 2008, 10:07:00 PM

Thanks, guys.  Hmmm, maybe I will do a build along next time.  But it will likely be after deer season!
Dan

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: horatio1226 on September 06, 2008, 06:21:00 AM

That's really nice!

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Post by: Izzy on September 12, 2008, 11:23:00 AM

Sweet set there!

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Post by: shortarrow2 on September 13, 2008, 01:35:00 AM

It definitely doesnt look like your first snake skin sheath. Outstanding work!

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: oldpaths on September 13, 2008, 07:32:00 AM

Dang Dan that is sweet,you do great work!!!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: OconeeDan on September 13, 2008, 04:45:00 PM

Thanks!

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: pintail_drake2004 on September 13, 2008, 05:39:00 PM

how bout a tutorial on how ya did that?

Title: Re: snake skin sheath
Post by: OconeeDan on September 13, 2008, 09:01:00 PM

I'll do that next sheath I make.  But don't know exactly when that will be, as bow season is here.
Dan