Question On Sam Browne Stud Mounting

[Knipper]

I'd like to try the Sam Browne studs for round knife sheaths I want to make. My question is, the flat of the screw is on the inside of the sheath, and might scratch the blade or damage the edge as the knife is drawn in and out of the sheath. Is the answer as simple as say, gluing on a circle of thin leather to cover the flat screw or mounting head, or is there a more sophisticated way of covering the metal on the inside of the sheath?? I'm afraid if I countersink the back into the leather, it will be too thin to offer good purchase for holding the straps placed over the stud.

Thanks!

Knipper

[hidepounder]

I'd like to try the Sam Browne studs for round knife sheaths I want to make. My question is, the flat of the screw is on the inside of the sheath, and might scratch the blade or damage the edge as the knife is drawn in and out of the sheath. Is the answer as simple as say, gluing on a circle of thin leather to cover the flat screw or mounting head, or is there a more sophisticated way of covering the metal on the inside of the sheath?? I'm afraid if I countersink the back into the leather, it will be too thin to offer good purchase for holding the straps placed over the stud.

Thanks!

Knipper

Knipper,

I think what I would do is mount the studs on the outside piece of leather and then glue on a lining that is of adequate thickness to protect the blade.

Bobby

[gary]

I see three options:

1. Line the sheath.

2. Put a lining just covering the stud - glued and stitched.

3. Mount the stud on a separate piece of leather which you then stitch onto the outside of the sheath.

2. and 3. also give a chance to show off your stitching.

Gary