CPKhuk

pineapple42 said:
Sign me up for one as well please..

Can't wait to see the knife and what sheath designs you guys come up with. I like the look of full leather but it holds moisture so not a very good option long term. Not sure if it's appropriate to share the picture of one I made before here, if it is let me know
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your sheath looks great- there are some definite advantages to a fully enclosed sheath for a khuk, depending on what your objectives are.

I'd like to address the assertion that because leather holds moisture it's not a good option long term. It certainly can be true, and often is, but I'd argue is not universally true. It all depends on how the leather is prepared and how the sheath is designed. There are a lot of approaches to working with leather, and some can lead to incredibly long life and weather resistance, while actually preserving the integrity of the blade inside. I think a sheath should be the ideal storage unit for your blade, creating an environment that discourages corrosion, that's one of my objectives anyway
 
Lorien said:
your sheath looks great- there are some definite advantages to a fully enclosed sheath for a khuk, depending on what your objectives are.

I'd like to address the assertion that because leather holds moisture it's not a good option long term. It certainly can be true, and often is, but I'd argue is not universally true. It all depends on how the leather is prepared and how the sheath is designed. There are a lot of approaches to working with leather, and some can lead to incredibly long life and weather resistance, while actually preserving the integrity of the blade inside. I think a sheath should be the ideal storage unit for your blade, creating an environment that discourages corrosion, that's one of my objectives anyway
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My goal of making a fullly enclosed sheath was firstly for positive retention and secondly aesthetic and thirdly maybe to challenge myself a bit as it was harder to make then an open spine sheath. The kuk fits life a glove and the draw is smooth without the clicking sound of kydex. I have a home made kydex press but it can only fit about a 5 in blade max.

A full kydex sheath or leather with kydex liner is the better option if one wants tight but rough retention and doesn't mind the scratches. I personally still don't think leather can be treated to the point that I feel confident leaving my blade in the sheath for a week without proper treatment on the blade itself. Have renaissance wax on the kuk pictured and definitely don't want any running oil on leather.

Speaking of design I honestly don't use my knives as hard as some of you guys do and would love to learn what a practical design should look like. Cheers
 
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