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Title: Making a sheath?
Post by: wisconsinteacher on July 21, 2010, 09:22:00 PM

I need to make a sheath for a knife.  I have the leather but have no clue on how to make the pattern or construct the sheath.  The knife has a straight blade that is 5.5" long.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: stevemfwills on July 21, 2010, 09:29:00 PM

try the hunting knive and crafting forum

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: Bob T. on July 21, 2010, 10:00:00 PM

Here is a good site that will cover what you are looking for.
 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/forum.php

Bob T.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: Old York on July 22, 2010, 10:38:00 AM

It's not hard to do per se, but do be aware you can make
a left-handed sheath when you may really need a righty   :D  ,
been there and done did it.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: M60gunner on July 22, 2010, 12:15:00 PM

Yes do check out the site Bob T. recommands. The thread on "wet forming" has some great info that should help you.
Tandy Leather is another source for the do-it-yourself person. They have a couple of books on making cases and knife sheaths.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on July 22, 2010, 12:36:00 PM

Check out the links.  Making a usable sheath is easy.  Making a really nice sheath, not always so easy but always rewarding.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: DaxE on July 22, 2010, 12:38:00 PM

Also hit youtube up. Some videos on there showing how to do it.

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: stickhorse on July 22, 2010, 06:31:00 PM

have been working on this one off and on for the last month!  (http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/010.jpg)

Title: Re: Making a sheath?
Post by: madness522 on July 27, 2010, 11:30:00 AM

Seems like I spend as much time making a sheath as I do the knife that goes in it.