ShortBBL Report post Posted August 3, 2010 I got a new head/round knife and want to make a sheath up for it so my shop visitors don't gash themselves when "looking" at my stuff. The knife is only about 1/16" thick or so.... for those who have made a sheath for theirs, did you skive a tiny welt or what did you do? I need to figure this out before I cut the leather because I was going to cut it about 1/2" bigger for the welt. I can't figure out how I'd cut/skive a 8oz piece down to about 1/16", evenly. Also.. show your head knife sheaths here too! Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wareagle Report post Posted August 3, 2010 IMO for that thin of a blade should not need a welt, unless it is for decoration. For my first one I did not have one, but it is just scrap leather to protect me and other family members (nosy cat) from getting cut. I will be doing one for a "show peice" some time before October. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westtxcowboy1979 Report post Posted August 3, 2010 I would definatly have a welt because it protects the thread from the sharp edge of the knife. I would use some thinner leather like 5 to 6 oz. and put a strap that goes across the top of the blade. hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
