horsemen76 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Just finished this for my nephew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Love those friction style sheaths, I have to try one for my old Schrade LB7. Nice work. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Nice work David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsemen76 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missiontom Report post Posted November 6, 2015 very nice indeed...I like the color Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LederRudi Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Great sheath! I like especially the contour of the opening. I've erperimented lately with friction sheaths, so I'm curious about the leather thickness and how you treated yours after wetforming (baked? dipped into hot bees wax?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Very nice, I'm sure he'll love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsemen76 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Great sheath! I like especially the contour of the opening. I've erperimented lately with friction sheaths, so I'm curious about the leather thickness and how you treated yours after wetforming (baked? dipped into hot bees wax?) Thanks everyone, appreciate the comments. This leather was 6/7 oz which is a little thicker than I usually use but I had it on hand. I use warm water to soak the leather until the bubbling stops, I then mold the sheath around the item. Once I get a general shape in place I'll put it in the oven at as low heat as it will go for 5-10 minute intervals while I continue to "crisp up" the mold. Once the leather edges start to dry out I compete any final molding needed and then let it air dry for 24 hours or until completely dry. I then dye, glue, sew and finish with a beeswax sealer to add shine and waterproof. Not sure if that is proper or correct but it's how I do it. I'm still learning as I go to make improvements in my technique and the final product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LederRudi Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Thank you for the elaborate response! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Nice sheath. as a reminder the oven should be at its lowest setting. i do mine at the lowest setting with the oven door slightly ajar. (wow flash back to 60's batman riddle, when is a door not a door, when its ajar! then they capture the Riddler, and then the muppet show came on) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Nice sheath. as a reminder the oven should be at its lowest setting. i do mine at the lowest setting with the oven door slightly ajar. (wow flash back to 60's batman riddle, when is a door not a door, when its ajar! then they capture the Riddler, and then the muppet show came on) waka waka! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted November 10, 2015 The molding around the bottom of the knife came out awesome. Nice and clean and that is a tight radius. I use mostly pocket knives with clips now but I have a warm spot for those bucks in a nice leather sheath. Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsemen76 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Thank everyone, really appreciate the comments! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
