Bruno Rock Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Howdy folks, Here's a few pics of my latest project a machete sheath, I made it for a friend that likes to hunt boars, he wanted a sheath with an easy attachment, so I came up with the idea to put a holster clip on the back of the sheath. Tell me what do you think, any suggestion for improvements is highly appreciated. Cheers from Italy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malabar Report post Posted July 30, 2015 The leatherwork is very nice. I'm sure he's pleased with it. A couple of thoughts on design.... -- Can't tell from the photos, but this is a welted design, correct? Have to have a welt for the edge to ride against in that style of sheath. -- I'm doubtful that the metal clip will be an adequate means of attaching it. I can forsee it popping off in certain situations. The only time you'll commonly see metal clips used for attaching knife sheaths are for boot knives, where the knife is lightweight, and there's little chance of anything knocking it loose. I'm also a bug fan of quick detachable gear, but a better approach would be a flap of leather with a couple of one-way security snaps on it. Those clips can also scar up leather belts. -- You'll find that the security strap works better if you move it down on the handle toward the cutout that forms the finger guard. That will lock the machete more securely in place. -- Also, be wary using snaps and rivets in leatherwork for guns and knives. The metal from the snap or rivet should never touch the metal from the gun or knife. It's not just about scratching -- if it gets wet, it can electrolytically etch the blade over time. -- Lastly, when you set rivets, make sure they are as flush as possible to the surface of the leather. If they stick out at an angle, they can scar up the leather belt. tk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted July 31, 2015 My only thought is if this feller hunts wild boar with a machete, he's a better man than me! That's a nicely done sheath. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruno Rock Report post Posted August 1, 2015 @ malabar , thanks for the very detailed observations! @ Jim, I forgot to say thet he uses a Browning rifle for hunting and the machete for clearing the path while he's following his dog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
