YIPPEE!!!!! (MY FIRST KNIFE SHEATH)

[jbird]

First off, that's a pretty cool sheath. I saved my first one just to give me a laugh on bad days. Yours is far better.

You need a groove cut where your stitching is. Otherwise anything rubbing against the sheath will cut into the thread. Also makes it look nicer.

The earlier comment about more space between the carving and the edge is a good one.

Why is the strap a different color?

Ooooh, the one thing that really stands out as a "needs improvement" is the way you sewed the belt loop on! That's single stitch doesn't have much strength. The loop should go further down the sheath in the back, allowing you some room to sew a square. (Actually, 3 sides straight and one like a "V".")

The loop is a bit short (as pointed out earlier). It would look better if the top of the sheath was angled to match the blade.

Again, it looks pretty good, but getting honest critique is the best way to keep improving. I wouldn't have said

anything critical except that you asked.

Make more - post pics!

Thank you very much for that input, it's very helpfull thank-you

Edited December 5, 2008 by jbird

[leatherjunkie]

First off, that's a pretty cool sheath. I saved my first one just to give me a laugh on bad days. Yours is far better.

You need a groove cut where your stitching is. Otherwise anything rubbing against the sheath will cut into the thread. Also makes it look nicer.

The earlier comment about more space between the carving and the edge is a good one.

Why is the strap a different color?

Ooooh, the one thing that really stands out as a "needs improvement" is the way you sewed the belt loop on! That's single stitch doesn't have much strength. The loop should go further down the sheath in the back, allowing you some room to sew a square. (Actually, 3 sides straight and one like a "V".")

The loop is a bit short (as pointed out earlier). It would look better if the top of the sheath was angled to match the blade.

Again, it looks pretty good, but getting honest critique is the best way to keep improving. I wouldn't have said anything critical except that you asked.

Make more - post pics!

My thoughts also.

The knife sheath looks very good. in fact its better than my first sheath

on your next one make the belt loop part of the back of the sheath leather.

when you design the sheath on paper draw in about 1/8' to 3/16" on each side right where the handle would stop and the blade begins. then just draw a straight line to right where the top of the handle is(the non blade side of the knife).

now allow lots of paper to fold this area over and end it on the sheath main body part 1" to 1 1/2" inches into the main body.

i then draw a half moon here and thats my pattern. then i stitch the half moon area and the 2 sides connecting straight across the leather.

[jbird]

Thank you for all the input can some one post a pic of the back panel of a sheath I have to make another one thanks.

Josh

[TwinOaks]

The work is looking good Josh, and after reading the previous comments, I can only add one thing. It kinda goes in line with ArtS' comments, and it is: Spend about five extra minutes on the layout portion of assembly. That's it. You're progressing very well, and every project shows it.

M

[jbird]

The work is looking good Josh, and after reading the previous comments, I can only add one thing. It kinda goes in line with ArtS' comments, and it is: Spend about five extra minutes on the layout portion of assembly. That's it. You're progressing very well, and every project shows it.

M

Thank you Mike I always like hearing what you have to say.

Josh

[jbird]

Nice job for your first go JBIRD...the bass is great!

Bring over a 6 of Bud Light and I'll show you how to make the back panel and the belt loop from one continuous piece of leather.

the back panel and loop are one piece I just looped over and sewed it there not separate is that what you are saying

Josh

[RandyScott]

JBird, good first effort! A couple of suggestions: Dye the inside of the belt loop (and the inside of the keeper strap) a dark color - black, brown, etc.; round or point the end of the keeper strap; use the smallest edger you have on the keeper strap and the belt loop; use a contrasting but complimentary dye on the edges of the belt loop and keeper strap (requires a steady hand and the 'oh crap' factor goes way up!) ; in one photo (it is really dark and I may have mis-interpeted what I think I see) the spine side welt appears to be uneven, regardless, ensure all welt edges are sanded and burnished smooth; burnish all edges; and, my last suggestion is to pick up the piece, close your eyes and let you fingers explore the entire work piece and you will know what needs to be rounded, sanded, burnished, etc..

[jbird]

Randy thanks for those words of advise I will take them to heart.

On the spine I used glass to even it out then sanded well then I slicked it heavealy then stained and two coats edge coat.

Josh

Edited December 6, 2008 by jbird

[Rayban]

Hope this helps. First picture, front panel on the left, back panel with belt loop on right.Second pic, shown how they are sewn together. I used tiny little scraps, hope you can make sense out of it. You can still attach retainer strap like you did before.P.S. don't forget to skive a little b4 you sew....

[jbird]

Hope this helps. First picture, front panel on the left, back panel with belt loop on right.Second pic, shown how they are sewn together. I used tiny little scraps, hope you can make sense out of it. You can still attach retainer strap like you did before.P.S. don't forget to skive a little b4 you sew....

Thank you I am in your debt, thank you for taking the time.

Josh