advice on a new sheath design for a new bush crafting knife

[dogwood dan]

I am conflicted on the best way to make a sheath for this knife so I want to take advantage of y'alls knowledge and experience. What are your thoughts on this


thank you for your time and advice

Dan

Total length 13"
blade length 8-1/4"
total blade width 1-1/2"
thickness at the spine is 1/8"


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[Diomedes Industries]

The tip of that knife is going to make it a huge pain in the ass for insertion and extraction for a pouch style sheath - I am going to call that one out.

You know what might make the most sense... a Kukuri style sheath - something like this:

http://www.kephost.com/images4/2011/10/6/tgxph7sjpyc7b3fsqtly.jpg

Of course your sheath would be mostly straight - but the insertion manner would allow you to make a sheath that usable and as unique as the blade.

In this manner - the knife could be inserted, slide down, and then snapped shut.

I think any other way - and the damned sheath will end up looking goofy or not working well.

TF

 

[jcoffman55]

The Randall Astro had a similar tip profile, although it was a completely different type of design. It seemed to do OK in a standard Randall type sheath. I'd go that route with a blade that long. Nice leather sheath with belt loop with a diagonal strap that snaps to the front right over the choil area. BTW, the filet knife came out great and I know my friend is going to love it. After we give it to him, I'll post up some pics. Thanks again for accommodating me on such short notice.