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- Jul 2, 2012
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Love my tweeners, not too fond of the sheaths. There are some talented sheath makers out there, but the sheaths cost more than the knife. Found a leather crafting class I'm gonna take that starts in January. I know it will take time to get good, so between now and then I had an idea....
For $15 I picked up an Ontario Air Force/ pilot survival knife sheath. It will be a pretty good fit with a couple minor adjustments. There are 2 rivets that secure the flap for the font pocket which will scratch the blade. I've covered them with some epoxy and that issue is solved. The retention strap is a little big, but I think it can be shrunk. If not it won't be difficult to replace with a smaller one.
A Doan magnesium fire starter is really tight when forced into the front pocket. Knock down the edges and it's a better fit.
I'll try to come back and update after I'm done and have carried it for a while.
For $15 I picked up an Ontario Air Force/ pilot survival knife sheath. It will be a pretty good fit with a couple minor adjustments. There are 2 rivets that secure the flap for the font pocket which will scratch the blade. I've covered them with some epoxy and that issue is solved. The retention strap is a little big, but I think it can be shrunk. If not it won't be difficult to replace with a smaller one.
A Doan magnesium fire starter is really tight when forced into the front pocket. Knock down the edges and it's a better fit.
I'll try to come back and update after I'm done and have carried it for a while.
