Help with a BIG sheath

AntCaps

AntCaps

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Hey guys,
I am about to make a sheath for this

The blade is 3 inches wide and 18 long and 3/8s thick.
What do you guys think would be the best way to go about it?
I'm thinking a cross draw will be best but I have no idea how to suspend it it's going to need its own belt for sure becupause it weighs in over 4 pounds.
I'm not to worried about it looking pretty I just want it to function.
Any help is appreciated especially if images acompany your advice so I get a better idea.
Thanks guys.
Oh and if your a sheath maker in the niagara region of Ontario Canada pm me lol maybe I'll just get you to do it :p
 
Probably Baldric Carry (over the shoulder) would work nicely for your big knife. The photos below are mostly Khukris, but the process would be the same. I have used the "U" shaped conversion piece I developed on some and also just set "D" rings between the lining and the exterior at good contact points on others for using para cord or similar for the Baldric strap. A flat belt loop comes in handy for many reasons.

Paul
 

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Beautiful sheaths Paul. I like how you incorporate attachment points to your sheaths. I always learn a lot from your posts.
John S.
 
Thanks Mr.Long

I'll probably take your advice and I think I have an idea to use a bet as well as the shoulder strap.
Oh I have another question how likely is it that if I use those copper rivits will they scratch up the blade. I plan on using them so I can securly fasten the straps but allow them to swivel a bit.
 
Copper rivets=bad choice. In fact any rivet or part of a rivet that is on the inside of the sheath is a very bad choice. If you use D rings, their very design allows for some swivel action., in fact close to 180 degrees.

Paul
 
I started work on this tonight. Once I clean it up a little I'll take some pictures. So far it looks...unique let's say.
 
OK here's what iv got so far it's not going to be pretty but it fits great.
I plan on dyeing it black and I am going to saddle stitch it with some red nano cord. I'm also going to put a couple copper rivits up at the throat.



 
Shackles give it a cool industrial look. Something I haven't seen before. I like. rtmind/randy
 
Thanks rtmind,
I'm probably going to end up using some small stainless carabiners I have that fit nicely.
I dyed the sheath last night and today I'm going to be drilling about 300 holes so I can start stitching as soon as I get my thread.
I bought a Grover and there was a little bit of a learning curve, on the bright side I found a Tandy leather store about an hour away so I will be able to practice this more often.
 
Well I messed it up pretty good I'm going to finish it and use it until I have some extra cash and I'll buy some more material and try again. Thanks for all your help guys.
 
AntCaps said:
Well I messed it up pretty good I'm going to finish it and use it until I have some extra cash and I'll buy some more material and try again. Thanks for all your help guys.
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What happened? Maybe one of us can help? If its simply cosmetic, or even somewhat catastrophic, it might still be salvageable.
 
I would have left the shackle attachment points the same thickness as the welt. Maybe do some flared stainless tube going through like a eyelet. Then you could put your shackle though the tube.

Forgot to mention, like the design of the knife.
 
I would have loved to keep the welt at the same thickness but I didn't have any fasteners that were long enough and the shackles didn't have a wide enough mouth.
I messed it up when I drilled the holes threw the spine welt they poped out in weird places.
I still finished it ad best I could and it will do until I can get some more material.
I haven't had a good day to take pictures it been nothing but grey around here.
 
I like what you got pictured. Tell us what happened so we can all benefit from the experience. And some of the experienced leather craftsmen may be a help.
 
While drilling the holes in the spine I didn't take into account how extreme the angle it was on due to the different thicknesses of the welts so the exit holes were all over the place. It was my fault I was excited to get it stitched and done and I overlooked it. At least it fits good it goes in and out nice and when I hang it off a belt or shoulder strap it hangs well
 
Yea, drilling on an angled sheath can get a little squirrely at times. Slow drilling and a steady hand on the sheath can help that. If you notice that the sheath itself wants to move under your hand then its going to be coming out the back all over.

if I remember correctly (drill press is in the dark shop right now) the bit size I use is 5/32nds. Its a bit stiffer than the 1/16ths bits some use and it resists flexing a little more. I've been using Black and Decker bits but been thinking of looking around for something a little better? If anyone has suggestions I'd love to hear about them
 
I was using 1/16 and I put did tend to flex I also snapped 3 of them I think next time I might try shimming up the thin side to even them up and I'll try a slightly thicker bit.
 
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