BillinTR Report post Posted October 28, 2018 I have been browsing this section of the forums looking for examples of a knife sheath designed to be worn horizontally on the belt rather than vertically as is most common. My son wants me to make a knife sheath for him that is for horizontal wear. Personally I don't understand the desire for such a sheath for a fixed blade knife. It seems like it would be an uncomfortable way to wear it. I have seen some examples by searching with Google but I was hoping to see something here with some commentary on the design but haven't been able to find any. Has anyone made such a sheath? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) I just made a fold over sheath and instead of making a loop that runs like a "normal" sheath, I made a strap like in the pic. This allows you you scout carry for either strong or weak side. It is actually pretty comfortable when worn in the small of the back. Make it wet formed and most knives shouldn't even need a retaining strap. Edited October 28, 2018 by battlemunky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted October 31, 2018 What he did. ^^^ If you wanted too you can angle the loop to change how the sheath carries. I use the same process for cross draw sheaths. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niakulah Report post Posted October 31, 2018 I've never made a sheath, but if I did, I'd try to make something like this. http://sagewoodgear.com/leather-sheaths/esee/esee4/esee-4-prs-scout-sheath/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 31, 2018 I've done one like that before but my straps got wonky and I removed them, mine didn't have snaps though, snaps worry me on something I don't want to lose. Luckily it was my own and also designed for belt loop/dangler/scout carry possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted November 6, 2018 I've made one similar to the one shown for a folding blade. Sits nice in the lower back and does not "print" so I'm happy. I like the look of scout carry but I've spent a lot of time in the bush and carryed and still carry items for tactical reasons. My biggest issue is If you slip onto your back you run the risk of hurting your back and or damaging your blade. Both of these things would not bode well. Just my 2 cents anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinctive Report post Posted November 7, 2018 One I did for a Becker BK-16 but with a removable can pouch. Customer requested design that allows for a left or right carry by re-configuring (belt loops, pouch and knife strap are all connected with chicago screws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted November 7, 2018 That is a nice looking sheath @Instinctive and a great little knife, I have 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinctive Report post Posted November 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, battlemunky said: That is a nice looking sheath @Instinctive and a great little knife, I have 2 Thanks. Crazy Horse Water Buffalo. Love working with the stuff and the pull-up look is fantastic with it. I don't have a Becker myself. Just 4 knives from local makers :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebasopg15 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Hello everyone, this may not be the proper post for this, but where can I purchase Chicago screws with nylon washers for a QuickDraw Buck sheath I’m making? Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinctive Report post Posted January 15, 2019 I pretty sure the short answer to this is no but there should be a simple solution for you Harward stores like Home Depot, etc. sell nylon nuts and bolts. You should be able to use a standard chicago screw and just purchase a nylon nut that slides over the screw post. Should be about the right thickness too. You may need to drill out the nut. Hope that's clear. In the future likely better to have posted this as a separate question. Things can get buried in these post easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebasopg15 Report post Posted January 16, 2019 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c2369zulu Report post Posted January 24, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 1:23 PM, Sebasopg15 said: Hello everyone, this may not be the proper post for this, but where can I purchase Chicago screws with nylon washers for a QuickDraw Buck sheath I’m making? Thanks in advance! You might also try some of the bigger "got it all" companies like McMaster-Carr.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebasopg15 Report post Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 8:34 AM, c2369zulu said: You might also try some of the bigger "got it all" companies like McMaster-Carr.... thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c2369zulu Report post Posted February 6, 2019 Here is one I recently made for the Becker BK-2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Sweet! Love the skull Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) That is damn nice @c2369zulu. Love those TKC scales too..beats the hell out of those grivory ones from the factory. Edited February 7, 2019 by battlemunky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelticPrint Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Real nice, that's something I'd pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
