MWW,
Thats a fine example of a Puukko. I've never used one but those who have seem to fall in love with'em.
I got a variety of suggestions as to the style of sheath for this knife and I do know that many Pards just might prefer to make their own sheath fer it. So I decided to go ahead and post'er in the classifieds an see how it goes over.
I'm not opposed to any particular style and would embrace the customers request as best of my ability. I have been thinking that perhaps a rawhide covered sheath may be the way to go with this one but I do kinda dislike perhaps alienating a potential customer with the design of the sheath. These are just my thoughts out loud and there is the chance I'm totally off base with this line of thought.
I'm figurin perhaps a poll may be the order of the day to assist in figurin things out here.
Lets assume your in the market fer a fine handmade knife. Would you rather... ?
1. Have some input on the design or opt to bend yer own sheath.
2. See the complete package ready to go out of the box as I designed it too my own liking.
The only problem I fersee with including customer input in the design of the sheath is the thinking "What if say I'll take it and request a sheath of XYZ type and I'm not happy with the sheath once it's completed."
This would be a valid concern but from my point of view I'll still be offering a guarentee and also if the sheath looked like the south bound side of a north bound mule I'd understand and have no ill reguards toward a decision not to take it at that point.
I feel perty confident that any sheath I might make would more than meet the expectations of said customer though.
Pards, Yalls help, thoughts, an opinions are doin me a great service in assisting me in findin my place in the custom knife arena and I thank ya fer lendin a hand
-Josh
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