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Hey guys, since you all have such good taste in knives, I figure your the ones to ask for recommendations on good leather sheath makers? Posting pictures is a huge bonus!
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I like Larry Parsons sheaths. Link to his site,in the Links section,on my site
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^^^^ I make my own but they have always looked nicer since I get advice from Larry! I also buy some of his for special projects I do.
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Check out Paul Long or Claude Scott. Exceptional, flawless work. Claude on left, Paul on the right.
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Larry does my custom work on anything i don't build myself and in my opinion he builds the best custom sheath made bar none
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Exactly. His fit and finish are second to none.
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L parson- he can do any of the fluff that's required by the buyer.
The best leather available is utilized and the stiching machine's are tuned for proper tension not to tear in the future. The hides are bought twice as thick as required then split so you get very firm leather on the inside. Full time saddle maker for 40 years hintZ the ability to make good equipment.
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don't need, or want 'fluff' here......
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Paul Long is the best there is. You can google his work.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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don't need, or want 'fluff' here...... Opinions vary........ some Parsons......... I like a little fluff now n' then, Just sayin' GWB
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I resemble that remark. GWB
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Paul Long is the best there is. You can google his work. Not hardly - he does one style. Layton and parson do everything. Only thing I've never saw either put liner's in they're sheaths. I'm figuring for a reason. Paul does nice stuff. The best that's a big word. Look at the way parson and Layton attach the belt loops. Tapeted round stiching. Paul makes a beatiful work of art. On a hunting tool the holster is more important than the cutting tool!! Much like a scope on a gun. Jim Layton does every single step by hand he's way up in years. Only machine he uses is a drill press. Lots of horse hide utilized with 0 fluff. I had many many of both. Layton is a good friend that being said he will do exactly what he wants and input is unwanted or needed. He makes for who he wants when he wants and I'm lucky he will deal with me. Both these guys are of the best of the best. If you want either to jump thru hoops your better to deal with other guy's
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Paul Long is the best there is. You can google his work. Not hardly - he does one style. Layton and parson do everything. Only thing I've never saw either put liner's in they're sheaths. I'm figuring for a reason. Paul does nice stuff. The best that's a big word. Look at the way parson and Layton attach the belt loops. Tapeted round stiching. Paul makes a beatiful work of art. On a hunting tool the holster is more important than the cutting tool!! Much like a scope on a gun. Jim Layton does every single step by hand he's way up in years. Only machine he uses is a drill press. Lots of horse hide utilized with 0 fluff. I had many many of both. Layton is a good friend that being said he will do exactly what he wants and input is unwanted or needed. He makes for who he wants when he wants and I'm lucky he will deal with me. Both these guys are of the best of the best. If you want either to jump thru hoops your better to deal with other guy's Everybody has the right to their own opinions. I particularly like Mr.Long's work because it lends it'self to the large Bowies I both like and make. Paul is also a heck of a nice guy. I met him only through bladeforums and he PM'd me offering help along with his personal number. He then graciously spent several hours over several days explaining certain techniques to me just to be a blessing and a help.
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I resemble that remark. GWB Now that's my idea of a hunting stand.
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Paul Long for me.
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Paul Long is the best there is. You can google his work. Not hardly - he does one style. Layton and parson do everything. Only thing I've never saw either put liner's in they're sheaths. I'm figuring for a reason. Paul does nice stuff. The best that's a big word. Look at the way parson and Layton attach the belt loops. Tapeted round stiching. Paul makes a beatiful work of art. On a hunting tool the holster is more important than the cutting tool!! Much like a scope on a gun. Jim Layton does every single step by hand he's way up in years. Only machine he uses is a drill press. Lots of horse hide utilized with 0 fluff. I had many many of both. Layton is a good friend that being said he will do exactly what he wants and input is unwanted or needed. He makes for who he wants when he wants and I'm lucky he will deal with me. Both these guys are of the best of the best. If you want either to jump thru hoops your better to deal with other guy's Everybody has the right to their own opinions. I particularly like Mr.Long's work because it lends it'self to the large Bowies I both like and make. Paul is also a heck of a nice guy. I met him only through bladeforums and he PM'd me offering help along with his personal number. He then graciously spent several hours over several days explaining certain techniques to me just to be a blessing and a help. No argument from me. Why Geezus made different women.
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Hummm... "Why Geezus made different women." Thats brilliant, gonna try it on the old lady this weekend! Maybe I can have two?
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Okay. One more...my secret. Dave's work is impeccable. He also makes a really incredible knife. http://www.horsewrightclothing.com
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