new knife, Alligator sheath

[Okla-archer]

This knife is a laminated vg-10 steel blade with a convex edge. the blade is 4 1/2 inches long.  I purchased the blade from someone else because I really wanted a vg-10 steel and I don't have the tools to work with it so its not super primitive but I thought you guys would like it.  The handle is Himalayan sheep horn and it is set it with mosaic pins.  the sheath is hand-stitched, made from alligator and leather.  Iv'e never had a convex edge knife before and i'm having issues sharpening it.  I'm using a leather strop with jewelers rouge on it. I just cant get it shaving sharp. How do you guys like it?

[Adam]

I like that a whole lot!  Is alligator tough to work with?

[Okla-archer]

I like that a whole lot!  Is alligator tough to work with?

Ohh yes. its very hard to sew through the bone plates + the 3 thickness of leather but, nothing an ice pick and a hammer cant take care of.

[bryan irwin]

cool knive and sheath

[mullet]

I like them both, great combination. I get my initial edge on my blades with a set of paper wheels used to sharpen chisels. They are mounted on a bench grinder and one has inpregnated carbon chips and the other is jewelers rouge. The edge will get a mirror polish and is scarey sharp.

[bowtarist]

Nice Work!  Really like the handle and the alligator leather. dpg

[mcginnis6010]

 I Love the sheath i do some leather working and that gator hide on there looks great! Where do you get alligator hide?

[Okla-archer]

I Love the sheath i do some leather working and that gator hide on there looks great! Where do you get alligator hide?

I got it from roje leather out of Missouri. they seem to have decent prices. I want to try to do a handle grip from the back on an ostrich leg that they sell there

[swamp yeti]

That is one nice knife and sheath.

[GregB]

Very nice!

[Sparrow]

I like the look of that set-up. You turn out some good work ! Thanks for sharing it !  '  Frank

[okiecountryboy]

Damn good job all the way around!
That's something to be proud of.

Ron

[bubby]

cool set up, i really like the handle, it really tye's in with the gator, Bub