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I have a Pig Hunting knife to make a sheath for. The knife is around 10 inches long overall, has a straight blade but the handle is curved back. It will hang from a 2" belt and be worn in dense bush. What would be the best design for a sheath for such an unsual shape of knife? :eusa_naughty:

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Can you post a picture of it?

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knife.jpgSure, here it is

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Hey there DJ

Nice to see someone else from NZ on this forum.

The pattern you are wanting is one that covers at least half of the handle so that there is little chance the knife will fall out of its holster.

It has to be slightly curved to fit the shape of the knife and so it can slide easily in and out.

It should have gussets on both sides of the pouch or at least one if you go for a folded style.

It should have a rear facing dome or tab system so it doesnt easily come un-done. The large bolster will stop it from falling out if the tab remains intact.

If you make it from Veg tanned russet use 3.5-4mm thick hide.

I have a few pics of some heavy duty sheaths if you want.

let me know.

Cheers Trevor

"way down under"

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Hi Trevor,

Believe it or not we're just up the road in Whangarei! Small world. Thanks for the help, it was the length of sheath at the handle I was most concerned about. Some pics would be a great help. Cheers DJ

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Here's one of my hog knives.It has the same blade length and while I'm a sheathmaker I had my friend Mt.Mike Bartol make this one. This design holds up well in the field and has been tested many times. Dave

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Hi again DJ

Here is the knife pics.

The one that is fully covered is probably best for your pig knife.

Cheers from Henderson Auck.

Trevor

"way down under"

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Hi again DJ (Try this time)

Here is the knife pics.

The one that is fully covered is probably best for your pig knife.

Cheers from Henderson Auck.

Trevor

"way down under"

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Brilliant, thank you everyone, very much appreciated. Will let you know how I get on.

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