One Tool Option Final Thoughts

Knife Build Number Two!--The Hunter!

Métis Trade Knife

I am thoroughly impressed with the out-of-the-box fit, finish and sharpness of this $36.00 Métis-pattern "trade knife" Made by Dean Oliver in Oregon and sold by Track of the Wolf. It weighs mere ounces....look for a sheath to go with it.....and maybe a video about it. It's supposedly completely hand-made in America...a bit hard to believe for $36.00. I'm still waiting for the other trade knife...a Jeff White Nessmuk pattern, to arrive in the mail any day.

Here is the rusticated and distressed Frontier-Style sheath I came up with for the knife.

Three Custom Sheaths for One Client

NutHouse Custom Leather

....come take a look!

Sheath for Ontario CT-2 Machete

     Initial wet-forming is complete on my largest sheath build to date....for the Ontario CT-2 Saw Back Machete (12-inch blade featuring the Colhane-suggested edge mods). When finished, it will be compatible for belt-carry as well as attachable via the Molle/PALS webbing system to an appropriate backpack. The sheath will also feature an accessory pouch (removable) for a sharpener and fire-making materials. Stay tuned for the final results.