Members Billmc Posted May 5, 2016 Members Report Posted May 5, 2016 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 Quote Bill McCaffrey God bless Texas
Members plinkercases Posted May 5, 2016 Members Report Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members snubbyfan Posted May 6, 2016 Members Report Posted May 6, 2016 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. Quote Keep on Chooglin'Check out my YouTube Channel, comment and subscribe for updateshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA
Members plinkercases Posted May 7, 2016 Members Report Posted May 7, 2016 Snubby that's a nice sheath.. I also want to see the front of your devil/skull horn handled mug on you bench. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members snubbyfan Posted May 8, 2016 Members Report Posted May 8, 2016 Here ya go. I'm polishing my boots for a Mama visit tomorrow. Mothers notice. Quote Keep on Chooglin'Check out my YouTube Channel, comment and subscribe for updateshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA
Members plinkercases Posted May 8, 2016 Members Report Posted May 8, 2016 You are a good son Snubby. And mice mug there for sure. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
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