Finishing the Inside of a Sheath, Afterwards

[TheCivilman]

I am completing a fillet knife and sheath for a fella and I am almost finished. I have glued the sheath together, it is a pouch sheath, and in my haste to complete, I forgot to dye the inside. :grumpy: What should I do now to remedy this situ.? Can I do anything? Thanks for the help. Cheers, Kevin

 

[NoahL]

I am completing a fillet knife and sheath for a fella and I am almost finished. I have glued the sheath together, it is a pouch sheath, and in my haste to complete, I forgot to dye the inside. :grumpy: What should I do now to remedy this situ.? Can I do anything? Thanks for the help. Cheers, Kevin

I don't dye the insides of my sheaths most of the time, but in your situation I would use the shake 'n' bake or dip-dye methods.

Shake 'n' Bake: Put dye in a ziplock bag, put the sheath in the bag with the dye, zip it tight, shake.

Dip-Dye: Exactly like it sounds--pour your dye into a disposable, water-tight container that the sheath will fit in and dip the sheath in the dye.

Alternately, I guess you could pour dye into the sheath and then pour it back out.

 

[TheCivilman]

Thank you for the suggestions NoahL. I have tried the dip method before and I found the sheath turns rock hard. I was told the dye removes all of the oils in the leather. I may try the shake n bake method...
Why do you not dye the inside, if i may ask. Should they not be sealed or protected some how? Again, thank you. Cheers, Kevin

 

[NoahL]

Thank you for the suggestions NoahL. I have tried the dip method before and I found the sheath turns rock hard. I was told the dye removes all of the oils in the leather. I may try the shake n bake method...
Why do you not dye the inside, if i may ask. Should they not be sealed or protected some how? Again, thank you. Cheers, Kevin

Dye does not seal or protect, it just dyes. I coat the insides of my sheaths with Sno-Seal, but usually leave them undyed because of the possibility of dye rubbing off on wooden handles or really shiny blades should the waterproofing diminish to the point where that is possible. That said, I have dyed the insides of sheaths before and not had a problem, but I prefer not to--besides, it lets you see the leather age

 

[rayban]

I believe dying the inside makes the sheath stiffer/harder, which I like.
A coating of finish will prevent dye from rubbing off on handle material, usually.

 

[TheCivilman]

I dyed the inside for about 4-5" with a paint brush. I will try to seal the inside some how. I will try to pour sealer inside, slosh around (if possible) dump out and repeat. Thanks guys.

 

[Marion David Poff]

Don't they make swabs for dye? If they do, just put a longer handle on it, if necessary...

And swab the inside with the dye.

Marion

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Here is what I do. Dye the leather - and then before I stitch I coat the inside and out with Montana Pitch Blend - let almost dry and then stitch.

Not hard - not soft - JUST right!


TF

 

[Jas79]

Does the Montana Pitch Blend replace dipping the sheath in hot wax?

Here is what I do. Dye the leather - and then before I stitch I coat the inside and out with Montana Pitch Blend - let almost dry and then stitch.

Not hard - not soft - JUST right!


TF

 

[Steel Talon]

Use a wool dauber. It will fit into the sheath and get the dye plenty deep

 

[argel55]

You can also get a acid brush for welding. has about a 5 inch handle with 1/2 bristles.