1st Pancake Knife sheath (own Design profile)

[dougfergy]

The loop angle is for more of a horizontal carry than vertical, so the knife/sheath doesn't get in the way bending down or if you wanted to pull your shirt over it to conceal it, the more horizontal it is the better it conceals.  There isn't really a standard for the loops that I'm aware of, and I'm far from an expert, but most I've seen have around 1.5" loops or longer.  The farther they are apart the more curve around the body is needed, really this depends on the knife and how the owner is planning to carry it.  In your case I'd think your knife owner would be able to give you all the information you need to fit the knife sheath to how he wants to carry the knife.

[BDAZ]

I have decided to drop the pancake idea. When I laid out a design, the minimum distance between loops was 9". He wants to carry horizontal and 9" of horizontal knife will be extremely uncomfortable, unless for rear carry, so I am running with belt loops stitched to the back maybe 6" or less apart.

The owner hasn't been able to find a sheath that allows horizontal carry, hence the commission

 

Thanks,

Bob

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[dougfergy]

Wow, that is pretty long.  The Karambit has such a curve and must be a challenge to find a horizontal way of carrying it.  I'd sure like to see your finished product once you get it done.

[DaddioDigs]

For a newbie, these great pieces give lots of inspiration and lots of questions lol.  That's beautiful !  Love the design.

[BDAZ]

This is a prototype with belt loops stitched. No finishing to speak of.

I left it too long in the sun and it got over cooked. Hard enough to stand on and brittle and the drum dye got weird.

I wet formed another one with 20 minutes of set time that will be for the final assembly.

I plan to coat the inside with table top epoxy.

 

Edited August 6, 2019 by BDAZ

[dougfergy]

Looks like that would be a pain to re-sheath the blade.  Actually, this one looks like the blade is locked in the sheath for life!

 

[BDAZ]

Actually not. The handle has a snug grip but the blade itself has plenty of room and is actually loose inside. The leather was vacuum formed over a wood maquette which allowed plenty of room for removal and reinsertion. The is the 7th or 8th attempt. I used welts, carbon fiber lining, etc, and all failed. Either sliced the stitching or too tight for easy removal.

Edited August 6, 2019 by BDAZ

[dougfergy]

Not knocking the sheath, just never had much love for the style of knife.  Interesting work though.  My luck, that's the next sheath someone will ask me to build!

 

[BDAZ]

Not my choice and the owner wanted it utilitarian, plain with no decoration. The final will be medium brown and finished edges with a makers stamp on the tab area.There are two sewn belt loops on the back. This was a tough one. The owner didn't think it was possible...

Definitely not making any money on this commission but it was a challenge. 

 

Bob

[dougfergy]

1 minute ago, BDAZ said:

Definitely not making any money on this commission but it was a challenge.

Challenge is good, and the time spent and knowledge gained is worth a lot.  Most of us are self taught and/or use this site for our learning so sometimes we waste some leather, but we can always use the knowledge, plus I'm always digging in my leather scrap drawer for a small piece for something.

Looking forward to seeing the finished sheath.