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Cowboy belt knife
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Flinch Morningwood:
Made this from an old file. I like to leave some of the file marks on the blade if possible to show it's good steel.
Handle is antler with a pewter bolster.
Mexican loop sheath inspired by a couple in the Tombstone book.
KenH:
I just found this portion of the forum - Good looking knife, but I especially like the sheath. You did REALLY good there. With your permission I might use that as a pattern for a couple of sheaths. Tell us more about the blade - how did you heat treat the file?
Ken H>
Flinch Morningwood:
Usually I heat till the steel won’t attract a Magnet, hold for a few seconds and quench in vet grade mineral oil heated to 150 F.
I temper in the oven. This I did at 450 F for a hour.
Feel free to copy the sheath. That’s what I did from the book...lol
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Sir Charles deMouton-Black:
--- Quote from: KenH on January 12, 2021, 07:30:11 AM ---I just found this portion of the forum - Good looking knife, but I especially like the sheath. You did REALLY good there. With your permission I might use that as a pattern for a couple of sheaths. Tell us more about the blade - how did you heat treat the file? Ken H>
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I agree. In a belt sheath the pommel should not rise above the top of the belt.
1961MJS:
Hi Flinch
Looks great, useful, and a good sized knife.
Later
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