Bushcraft sheaths, why are they square at bottom?

PIndelicato

PIndelicato

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I'm not very up on the Bushcraft style (knife or sheath), but they seem pretty popular so maybe I should learn more about them and how to make them. Perhaps not all, but many examples of the bushcraft style sheaths I've seen are squared off at the tip end of the knife rather than curved to follow the shape of the blade (although they are stitched to follow the blade curve.)

Does this design have a functional purpose, or is it just the style?
 
The aquare bottom provides for additional welt, a place to anchor a more secure firesteel (as they tend to be more rectangular) so it allows for more anchoring, also the square bottom allows for a lashing point.

However, there is some 'it is the style now' to it all.

I like a deep secure sheath with a lot of leather and rivets to keep my gear secure. This style seems to work well.

TF
 
It was started by a Sponge Bob fan....who got a good deal on a bunch of eyelets, then couldn't figure out how to use them....
 
Spongebob, huh...I don't know why I didn't recognize that right off the bat, but makes sense! Thanks for the feedback.
 
I've made a few square ones on request, but I've never really liked the look.

I am seeing more and more square bottom sheaths though, rather befuddling. :confused:
 
"befoddling" sounds kinda like there's sex involved, but if you say so.....they do have that survival/military look to em.....and I've had the opportunity to play with TF's version lately....in a very manly way of course.....and it was very well made.:thumbup:.....square pants....:D
 
be·fud·dle (b-fdl)
tr.v. be·fud·dled, be·fud·dling, be·fud·dles
1. To confuse; perplex. See Synonyms at confuse.
2. To stupefy with or as if with alcoholic drink.



:p
 
All this time I thought they were just easier to cut that way.
:D
:dunno:
:D
 
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