Fishing Plier and Cutter Sheath

[ZATARA]

Got a nice set of Cuda brand pliers, diagonal cutters, and braid cutter as a gift from my wife for fishing. Decided to make a nice sheath for the set, and I got way too into the project. First time with this type of project, had a great time and didn't encounter many obstacles during the build. I prefer a belt clip to the more traditional loop style. I also used a tri-weave stamp along with a few other basic stamps to decorate. All stainless hardware. Let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[motocouture]

Really nice work, I like the design of the front, curved pocket. 

[Windrider30]

I really like that

 

[ZATARA]

Thanks for the kind words, I can't wait to get out on the water and see how it holds up to the elements. 

[Basically Bob]

Looks great.  Neat and tidy & it looks like a good design.  

What did you use for a finish?

[Jamespio]

Love the idea and the leather work.  Couple of practical points.  Is there any risk of those falling out when you bend down, for instance leaning over the side of a boat to lift a fish? If so, straps with snaps would fit well with the design you've created.  Second, if it were me, I'd put the micro scissors on a zinger/retractor.    

[ZATARA]

On 6/13/2017 at 0:42 PM, Basically Bob said:

Looks great.  Neat and tidy & it looks like a good design.  

What did you use for a finish?

Eco flow water stain and satin sheen finish. Followed that up with a heat applied coat of snoproof weather guard

[ZATARA]

On 6/15/2017 at 7:30 AM, Jamespio said:

Love the idea and the leather work.  Couple of practical points.  Is there any risk of those falling out when you bend down, for instance leaning over the side of a boat to lift a fish? If so, straps with snaps would fit well with the design you've created.  Second, if it were me, I'd put the micro scissors on a zinger/retractor.    

I was also worried about the pliers falling out as I move around. Used the pouch twice on the water so far and have not had a problem. I have made two addition bags since and I slimmed up the design, and made the pocket a bit deeper to help provide more of a friction fit. 

I also was thinking about a retractor, but all of them that I have used so far don't last in the salt water. When I finds heavy duty model I will probably switch it out.

thanks for the feedback

[Gogogordy]

On 6/13/2017 at 7:39 AM, ZATARA said:

Thanks for the kind words, I can't wait to get out on the water and see how it holds up to the elements. 

Water? Indio?

The Salton Sea then?

(seriously...thats a beautifully crafted piece you made)

[ZATARA]

13 minutes ago, Gogogordy said:

Water? Indio?

The Salton Sea then?

(seriously...thats a beautifully crafted piece you made)

Yea kind of a bad place to live for a fisherman. I do most of my fishing out of Long Beach. About a 2.5 hour drive each way if I plan correctly and beat the traffic!

[motocouture]

North East Scuba Supply (online, with physical shop in Norristown, Philly) might have some decent retractors used for dive gear that'll stand up to the salt water. They also stock a great range of assorted stainless steel hardware at very reasonable prices.