Does This Small EDC Need A Beefier Sheath?

[redsquid2]

I often make knives with the philosophy of "less is more," because I am coming from a mindset of light and ultralight backpacking.

I recently made this:

OAL 6 5/8"
Blade: 2 7/8"
Cutting Edge: 2 5/8"
Thickness: +- .094"

Handle: G10, peened brass pins, brass tube, G-Flex epoxy.

Just wondering if you all think the sheath is beefy enough? I used the thinner grade of kydex, and I left minimal leather around the holes where the leather attaches. For my purposes, it would be strong enough, but I am wondering what everybody else thinks.

Thanks.

Andy/redsquid2

 

[sheathmaker]

Should be good to go just as it is. The weak spot I see is the single ply belt loop with cut slots. A longer loop rolled back over itself and then 2 ply attachment would seem to be stronger, and would be an easy fix at any time.

Paul

 

[WhiteKnuckle]

You might want longer screws, it looks like they're only half threaded in.

 

[Kiah]

The thickness should be fine. There are full time makers who use .060 for most things.

Agree with Paul on the loop. Those aluminum posts and screws are a weak point though. I'd pick up some steel or brass ones.

 

[harronek]

Nice knife :thumbup:

For a " less is more " sheath , that is a very large piece of leather .
Can I ask what the reasoning is behind using leather for the belt loop ?
Why not Kydex ?

Ken