Horizontal Knife Sheath Retention

[Billmc]

I personally like to wet mold and waterproof my sheaths for knives like this. The beeswax treatment for waterproofing just helps keep the wet molded shape stable of a long time. Bring the leather edge just past the ricasso and clamp this to about half the blade thickness during molding. This will keep the knife fairly secure until you want it. I was looking for a picture of one of my larger hunting knives I made with a sheath very similar to what I think you are looking for, but could not find it. I did include a picture of some fishing knives and sheaths I made that are close to what I think you are looking for. Good luck with the project.

Bill

[plinkercases]

Personally when I have made sheaths that require retention without straps I run up past the bolster/guard and mold around it all. Yup less handle exposed for a "combat groip" however with practice you can still increase you grip as the handle clears the leather. The owner is a real bush guy and these are used not displayed and he has provided no negative feedback on this approach. I don't always go this far up but that was based on the owners request.

 

Edited May 5, 2016 by plinkercases

[snubbyfan]

I made a sheath for a similar knife. It's not horizontal but it does give good retention even without securing the strap.

 

It's also a friction fit.

[plinkercases]

Snubby that's a  nice sheath.. I also want to see the front of your devil/skull horn handled mug on you bench.

[snubbyfan]

Here ya go.

 

I'm polishing my boots for a Mama visit tomorrow.

Mothers notice.

[plinkercases]

You are a good son Snubby. And mice mug there for sure.