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Tacked Knife Sheath

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Poor Bull:
I am excited about my recent success with using brass tacks.  I've ruined a lot of tacks and leather attempting to make a knife sheath.  The trick was to heat the point red hot with a propane torch while holding the head with pliers.  After cooling, the nail can be easily bent over and the point hammered back into the leather.

LRB:
  You might find it even easier using the original type all solid brass tacks.
  http://www.thetrunkshoppe.com/     They cost more, but are probably worth the extra, and are correct.

Brian Jordan:
That is a nice looking sheath, glad you got it figured out.

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