Leather knife sheath makers?

JV Rooster · July 21, 2012, 05:08:00 PM

Who on here makes leather sheaths? I need one for a knife that I have. It doesnt need to be real fancy. Thanks.

Bud B. · July 21, 2012, 05:16:00 PM

Post up a pic of the knife if you can. Someone will bite I'm sure. If it ain't fancy and depending on the knife I might be able to help you out.

Bud

Mike Vines · July 21, 2012, 05:19:00 PM

You do some pretty good work too Bud.

Bud B. · July 21, 2012, 05:23:00 PM

All my tooling stamps are in Raleigh with my niece and nephew. So plain is better right now for my leather work.

JV Rooster · July 21, 2012, 05:24:00 PM

I dont have pics but its a Bark River lite hunter model. The sheath that came with it was junk. the stiching cameout and the knife doesnt even fit.

Richie · July 21, 2012, 05:30:00 PM

I've got the same problem. I have a knife that I really like, nothing special it just holds an edge real nice. The problem is it came in a set of three and a sheath that holds all three , not very practical. Would love to have a sheath for the one knife.

Richie · July 21, 2012, 10:02:00 PM

Here is a picture of the knife that I have that is sheathless. Anyone have any ideas or plans for a simple and cheap way to make a sheath?
JV Rooster, Didnt mean to hijack your thread but reading it reminded me of my sheathless knife.

Bud B. · July 21, 2012, 10:35:00 PM

Sent you a PM Richie.

Bud

Brianlocal3 · July 21, 2012, 10:38:00 PM

Richie,
I have the same knive, you can get it super sharp!! Im glad this came up, I need a sheath made for my Buck 110

Richie · July 21, 2012, 10:57:00 PM

I want to make my own, but I feel it would be a waste of time and materials because I dont even know where to start. I was hoping someone had a brilliant idea or a great sheath plan that I could follow.

StretchNM · July 21, 2012, 11:09:00 PM

It's not difficult Richie. I started making sheaths with absolutely zero leatherworking experience. Here's a link to get started:
http://www.knivesby.com/dan-sheath-tutor-1.html

Here's how to make a split-pouch: http://www.mickleyknives.com/html/sheath_1.html

I prefer the fold-over method. I have several Bark River knives and their early sheaths leave alot to be desired.

Here's a fold-over for a scandi grind Enzo knife I made:

Get some 8-9oz leather, vegetable tanned (Tandy's is good), a couple of leather sewing needles, some waxed thread, and you're ready to start. A little Tandy's starter kit with booklet (instructions) can help alot.

slowbowjoe · July 21, 2012, 11:15:00 PM

Making your own can be a pretty simple process, if you are moderately handy. Just looking at some should give you some good ideas; haven't looked at any how-to's but I'll bet there's some on this site.
As far as having one made, I recently received one I ordered from Steve Catts, "Leathersmith" - not a sponsor on this site, but well recommended. Good guy, very reasonable, and very nice work. Might take a while, but worth it. He very well may have a simple "pouch" style sheath in stock that would work for you. I got a pretty basic pouch sheath for my knife, but wanted it hand laced, rather than stitched, and also in a cross-draw style: first time trying one of those, and I think it's GREAT!
Just some thoughts for you.

Richie · July 21, 2012, 11:21:00 PM

Thanks for the ideas I will be looking in to those.

JV Rooster · July 22, 2012, 07:17:00 AM

Thanks everyone for your input.

MAGICMAN · July 22, 2012, 08:26:00 AM

I make sheaths. Pm me if u need a sheath or help with your own!

gvdocholiday · July 22, 2012, 09:38:00 AM

I've used this guy:

http://sharpshootersheathsystems.com/front.html

He can do Kydex and he can do Leather. I know he's done sheathes for every single Bark River Knife(AWESOME KNIFES) as well as the Kabar Becker line. He made me a sweet leather sheath for my Kabar Becker Necker...It's sold as a neck knife but I love the size of the blade and the handle. Had some micarta grips made for it and now she's in this sweet low profile leather holster with one of those fire sticks.