Advice needed for sheath

[DaveP]

Figured I try to draw up a pattern.  Is this the correct way? How much do you add for the belt loop to the top? Or is it stitched on the back? It's a 1/2" bigger than knife. Inside line 3/16" for stitch line. Or does it go directly into the middle? 

[DaveP]

How's this one? Thought of folding belt loop to the inside an inch, as part of the welt.  So good side of leather is on outside.  Or is that too ambitious for first sheath? Figure I'd start with the little one first. 

Edited April 16, 2020 by DaveP

[DaveP]

Drew this over...is this better ? I did receive and watch the Chuck Burrows DVD.  Still not sure if I want a loop or sew a belt loop on. How would this be drawn for left side draw?

 Thanks 

[battlemunky]

I usually play pretend to figure out the "how" when deciding weak or strong side carry. I always ensure the spine is in the forward direction when designing a sheath for up/down oriented or dangler carry. Canted or scout carry is a bit different of a critter but I play pretend the same way.

[DaveP]

25 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

I usually play pretend to figure out the "how" when deciding weak or strong side carry. I always ensure the spine is in the forward direction when designing a sheath for up/down oriented or dangler carry. Canted or scout carry is a bit different of a critter but I play pretend the same way.

What do you mean? By cutting it out and put the pattern on? Does it look too deep into the sheath? My first sheath ever!

[battlemunky]

9 hours ago, DaveP said:

What do you mean? By cutting it out and put the pattern on? Does it look too deep into the sheath? My first sheath ever!

Even before the pattern. I have a hard time conceptualizing without seeing. I'll grab my knife and literally hold it where and how I want it to ride. I'll literally write down a note on how to do that part, then I keep stepping through the details, figuring out whether I want a belt loop, where to put the loop, do I want a pancake, do I want a dangler?

Since this is your first, I'd recommend a dangler or belt loop vs. a scout or canted rig. You WILL need a welt. I'd make a taco out of the leather with the spine of the knife riding in the closed side of the taco, figure out where the belt loop and welt will go and sew them in. You control the depth. I usually go an inch or so into the sheath or if there is a good amount of curvature on the handle I'll wet form it so it'll retain without a strap.

It seems daunting. I remember my first sheath. You'll learn a ton even though its a little stressful at the outset.