Leather Art: My New Rainwalker Sheaths!

They came in today while I was out back. I am totally blown away this time! Jeff has exceeded even my high expectations this time. Check this out. I asked for two Busse sheaths in the same pattern he did for my DFLE, and a "nice" but nothing fancy machete sheath. Nothing fancy. Right. This thing is awesome!


Check out the palmetto leaves tooled into the leather. My gosh! No way my old Tram beater is worthy of this. So I got a new one I had done a polished convex edge on an put it in the sheath. Perfection. Extreme machete perfection!

With a cool baldric for easy carry and a detachable frog.




And now the Busse sheaths. Notice how Jeff made the sheath fit into the scallped front edge of the handle scales. Just magnificent.

And a nice little hidden tie down ring on the back.

And see how perfectly the Sarsquatch CE fits its sheath. Man was this worth the wait. Done in the exact color and style of my DFLE sheath.


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Beautiful work - as always!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[censored] those are nice

Nice pics of some awesome sheaths. Jeff= <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I hung the machete in the sheath up on my big book case so visitors will see it. It is the best art I have to show!

SICK SICK SICK SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is amazing to see Jeff's progression. His current work is absolutely stunning!

I have to congratulate you Vic. I suspect you are the proud owner of the most amazing sheath used for a Tram. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The scalloped part is just plain disgustingly freakish badass.

WOW!!! I'm so envious. You should have a Northwind in that sheath instead of the machete.

I would love one, Ted. Send it to me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> As I said, the machete is disposable, the sheath is high art. Because of the terrain here, a machete is just perfect. Why not treat my most used knives well? Of course the one in the picture is not my everyday one. It is insane, I admit. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> But I have noticed that in Latin America they make these beautiful leather sheaths for their ordinary machetes. Men of all cultures have always adorned and embellished their tools and weapons. It's a man thing.

Nice! Those are sweet.

Just spectacular Vic!! I did a double-take when I saw that Tram handle though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Jeff is simply an extraordinary leather artist.

Holy Moses! That is some sweet looking sheath art!

[censored] Jeff; you're freaking amazing (as per the norm, of course)!

Beautiful!

I received my kydex sheath by Rainwalker last week. Fits the DMDC perfectly.

Rainwalker is the man.

Brad

Vic, I'm sorry, I got a little carried away on the Machete sheath... send it back and I'll make you a more basic one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Seriously though, a favorite blade should have suitable pants! And that Tram should be ready to Rock! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm glad you like it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I made it reversible too, just in case. I didn't know if that would come in handy or not. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I look forward to your feedback on the shoulder strap/baldric.

As much as I enjoyed making them, I do have to say that I hope it helps everybody understand that it takes time and patients make good pants, and I'd rather take a little more time and get it right than to rush and regret... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Thanks guys for the complements, makes it all worth while... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Enjoy those Pants, Vic! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The machete sheath is awesome, Jeff. Talk about extreme! Anyone who has ever seen the edges on my machetes would understand. I take machetes seriously. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> All three sheaths fit to perfection. And I love the baldric. No doubt, next time I'm out and about in the swamp, I will be best accesorized man out there. And you know, accessories make the outfit!

LOL! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Does this mean you'll be wanting matching shoes and pouch too... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

That's just sick looking!!!!! I mean that in a good way of course. Jeff, you ARE "The Man" when it comes to knife pants my friend.

Enjoy those beautiful sheaths Vic.

WOW!!! I am completely speechless. That stuff is just beautiful. That is the coolest baldric I think I have ever seen. I really want one.

B

Very nice.

Awesome looking leather work! I especially dig the machete rig <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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Did you leave any leather for the rest of us???

Looks like a real treasure trove. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Nothing Fancy! the only way your going to get Jeff to tone it down is to tie his arms behind his back,
super glue his feet to the floor and get him drunk, then only his mind would work overtime on it!

Soooo Amazing guys, congrats and thx for the drool! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great looking sheaths. Rainwalker's sheaths get better looking with everyone I see.

Funny how when you think the sheath you had from Jeff last year is perfect,he sets a new standard by making perfect even better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Vic, congrats on the set of heirloom art sheaths their beauty is stunning. Wearing them around town shows everyone who sees them how much your steel means to you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Those are absolutely beautiful. Jeff has knocked a grand slam on that set for you! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />



Peace.

Thanks for the compliments, and thanks to Jeff for adding some beauty to my life. Some folks hang paintings on the wall, I hung the machete sheath! His sheaths are special, for my special knives and that includes the lowly machete.
My full convexed Skinny ASH1 and modified SarQ are special to me, too. Now they have special sheaths.


Here are some of my favorite mid-sized (big to some) blades.

Awesome looking blades Vic.

That is just plain spectacular work.
I would love to see them up close and personal
As good as the pictures are I know they look a he!! of a lot nicer in person

Vic you are right those sheaths are works of art

Those sheaths have made me guilty of the sin of luxuria <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> ...

Very nice! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

not only are those palmetto leaves done perfectly it really fits you vic due to your location.

palmettos scream south like cactus screams west.

did you ask for them specifically or is this RW using his free artistic reign again?

incredible.

i'd hang that on my wall for all to see also.

I gotta let RW do something for me with free reign the next time around...

WOW!
That's really nice.

I'm impressed.

That's just superb <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> , & one of the reasons why I only use RW.

Those initials look great, hmmmmm.

After seeing the amazing things he does with others' requests, I can't wait to see the sheaths he's making for me!

What is he making for you?