New Sheath

[Baba Brad]

So, newest project. From design to finished sheath in about 4 hours, not including overnight drying. Plain black, not worried about it getting beat up while out in the woods.

The sheath that came with the knife was a cheap thin vinyl so I had been determined to make soething more substantial and rugged. I think I hit with this sheath. 

I like black.

There's an extra layer of leather between the front and back, not sure what it's called. The opening is slightly formed for fit, the interior is roomy to lessen the chance of slicing it to pieces. But not too roomy. Belt loop on back, instead of slits like the original. 

I've a small skinner that was a gift from my brother. Antler handle from his first deer and the blade was made by "some ole' crazy redneck back in the woods" (his words, not mine) I'll make a new sheath for that one and just might try some type of ornamentation.

[TimDreamer]

Looks very durable. I'm sure you'll get many years of use out of this sheath! Sometimes simple is more.

Edited January 12, 2010 by TimDreamer

[Vikefan]

So, newest project. From design to finished sheath in about 4 hours, not including overnight drying. Plain black, not worried about it getting beat up while out in the woods.

The sheath that came with the knife was a cheap thin vinyl so I had been determined to make soething more substantial and rugged. I think I hit with this sheath.

I like black.

There's an extra layer of leather between the front and back, not sure what it's called. The opening is slightly formed for fit, the interior is roomy to lessen the chance of slicing it to pieces. But not too roomy. Belt loop on back, instead of slits like the original.

I've a small skinner that was a gift from my brother. Antler handle from his first deer and the blade was made by "some ole' crazy redneck back in the woods" (his words, not mine) I'll make a new sheath for that one and just might try some type of ornamentation.

I think you did and excellent job in your design for your knife sheath. I make all my own patterns for everything (by scratch or pics) and yours is well laid out and planed and fits to your knife. Great job! The only thing I would recommend is to look at your stitching and stitching location in relation to the edge of your knife and placement of your retaining strap.

I believe you did a great job overall. Congrats!

[katsass]

So, newest project. From design to finished sheath in about 4 hours, not including overnight drying. Plain black, not worried about it getting beat up while out in the woods.

The sheath that came with the knife was a cheap thin vinyl so I had been determined to make soething more substantial and rugged. I think I hit with this sheath.

I like black.

There's an extra layer of leather between the front and back, not sure what it's called. The opening is slightly formed for fit, the interior is roomy to lessen the chance of slicing it to pieces. But not too roomy. Belt loop on back, instead of slits like the original.

I've a small skinner that was a gift from my brother. Antler handle from his first deer and the blade was made by "some ole' crazy redneck back in the woods" (his words, not mine) I'll make a new sheath for that one and just might try some type of ornamentation.

Looks good Brad, very wise to add a welt strip, many people initially fail to do so, and end up sorry. You may find that the sheath hangs a bit low and becomes 'floppy' when worn. I think that for that size of a blade I'd bring it up a little higher to provide stability while carrying. JMHO Mike.

Edited September 5, 2010 by katsass