Members DaleksInc Posted February 11 Members Report Posted February 11 (edited) Recently, I found this knife for cheap at an estate sale: https://imgur.com/a/dktTmFO I would like to make a sheath for it. However, I am not sure how to do so. The designs I have seen in the past fold along a flat edge, but neither the top nor bottom edge of this knife are flat. How would I go about constructing a sheath for a knife like this? Edited February 11 by DaleksInc Quote
Northmount Posted February 11 Report Posted February 11 21 minutes ago, DaleksInc said: Recently, I found this knife for cheap at an estate sale: https://imgur.com/a/dktTmFO I would like to make a sheath for it. However, I am not sure how to do so. The designs I have seen in the past fold along a flat edge, but neither the top nor bottom edge of this knife are flat. How would I go about constructing a sheath for a knife like this? Moved your post to Home > Specialty Leatherwork > Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes Quote
Members HandyDave Posted February 11 Members Report Posted February 11 Just do a 2 piece sheath with a front and back panel and a welt running all the way around. And it can be whatever shape you need. Quote
Members TonyV Posted February 11 Members Report Posted February 11 You would make a sheath for that knife about the same way you would make a sheath for any knife. Trace the shape and go from there. The blade would follow the shape of the channel inside the sheath. Quote
Members DaleksInc Posted February 11 Author Members Report Posted February 11 12 hours ago, HandyDave said: Just do a 2 piece sheath with a front and back panel and a welt running all the way around. And it can be whatever shape you need. How would you go about making the welt curve properly? I don't have much experience with welting. Quote
Members TonyV Posted February 11 Members Report Posted February 11 There are different methods to fit the welt; 1-cut it out the shape you need. 2-wet form it. 3-Cut out darts (small triangle pieces) to allow the sharp angles to bend. Check this video. Quote
Northmount Posted February 11 Report Posted February 11 Draw the curve using you knife. Keep at least 3/8" wide welt. Need to protect the thread with enough welt. Quote
Members DoogMeister Posted March 31 Members Report Posted March 31 Tandy has a series of books on making knife sheaths. Vol II outlines a process for making a sheath with a top and bottom, with a welt. I've found the first two an invaluable asset and great source of knowledge. https://tandyleather.com/collections/books/products/making-leather-knife-sheaths Quote
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