Got a "second" from Wildman

[Md 25v]

I got my first machete sheath from Heber (AKA Wildman). It's a universal 14in "2nd". What makes it a second? The belt loop is canted about 3deg and three stitches at the bottom are not perfectly straight, that's it! There is nothing functionally wrong with the sheath at all. When it's on my hip I can't tell that the belt loop isn't perfectly straight. In fact, I would have expected this to be a standard sheath for a clearing tool like a machete.

The leather is VERY thick and stiff. It is abrasion resistant and durable enough for heavy field work due to the weight and treatment of the leather. The stitching is thick and very even. The edges are all burned/burnished for durability. The quality of this leather exceeds the price and I will be ordering three more for my other Fiddlebacks.

 

[wildmanh]

MD, those are some nice detailed pictures. And thanks for the kind words. Most people that saw the sheath before you got it thought I was silly for selling as a second. The important thing is that we were both happy with the deal. Am working on not burning the leather so much when I sand and polish.

That thick leather sure is nice isn't it? I've desided to make the 10-12oz leather standard on all my Machete sheaths. Once in a while a hide will have a thinner section so you might see 8-9oz sheaths from time to time, but that will not be the norm. The 12" sheath I'm working on now for you is Thick!!

 

[Md 25v]

The 12" sheath I'm working on now for you is Thick!!

Awesome!, I can't wait till it's ready.
I'll have to wait for at least two weeks for the third one because I'm not sure which Fiddleback machete size I'll get after the 12in.

When I order the 14in machete (either next of the one after next) I'll get a 1/2in firesteel loop on it. I just noticed how well the spine of these FB 'chetes throw sparks off a ferro rod.

 

[wildmanh]

Awesome!, I can't wait till it's ready.
I'll have to wait for at least two weeks for the third one because I'm not sure which Fiddleback machete size I'll get after the 12in.

When I order the 14in machete (either next of the one after next) I'll get a 1/2in firesteel loop on it. I just noticed how well the spine of these FB 'chetes throw sparks off a ferro rod.

Hoping to have it ready Saturday. I just need to round/polish the edges, apply leather protector and polish it all up.

Email me exactly what you want when you are ready. A 1/2" loop! That must be one Huge firesteel.