wildmanh
Part time Leather Bender/Sheath maker
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Last year I got an Esee-4 with out a sheath because I like making my own. I started working on a few different sheath designs for the knife, but didn't really like any for my self. So yesterday I made a simple sandwhich sheath with shim and low ride belt loop.
The sheath was made from 8-10oz Brown Saddle Skirting from Wickett & Craig. Hand stitched with 6 strand Linen thread. Normally the back of the sheath is 1 thickness except near the shim, but this time I was playing around and made it thicker. Used a leather punch to make the laneyard hole instead of a drill bit, and the leather was a little to thick for the hole do to 2 layers in the back. Live and learn:
Aside from a small glitch or two I'm really happy with the sheath. What do you all think? And feel free to post some of your own home made sheaths.
The sheath was made from 8-10oz Brown Saddle Skirting from Wickett & Craig. Hand stitched with 6 strand Linen thread. Normally the back of the sheath is 1 thickness except near the shim, but this time I was playing around and made it thicker. Used a leather punch to make the laneyard hole instead of a drill bit, and the leather was a little to thick for the hole do to 2 layers in the back. Live and learn:
Aside from a small glitch or two I'm really happy with the sheath. What do you all think? And feel free to post some of your own home made sheaths.