How Simple Can You Get

[harronek]

My two biggest worries were separation because of no stitching and the snap fasteners .
Those particular snaps have caused me some trouble on another sheath and I won't be using them again . I've just sent a sheath to someone and before I posted it I changed the snap on it to a plain one that have served me well in the past . It doesn't look as "Flash" , but I think it will last longer .
Has the " pocket " of the sheath stretched at all, does the knife still fit snug and firm inside ?
Do you think the detachable belt loop is an asset or a liability ?

I'm glad you like it so far , and I'm glad your the one lying under a furnace duct and not me .
Keep up the hard work of being a Test Pilot and remember if it breaks I'll just make you a real one with stitching


Ken

 

[paulhilborn]

Ken, the formed pocket has not stretched at all and the knife still fits snug. In regards to the belt loop being able to snap and un-snap. I don't think function wise there's any difference other then the snaps look pretty cool:thumbup:

Me not at all being a leather/sheath maker at all would be unsure how the form the loop allowing the belt to slide on or off unless two pieces of leather overlapped and the same adhesive was used to secure it?

 

[harronek]

Me not at all being a leather/sheath maker at all would be unsure how the form the loop allowing the belt to slide on or off unless two pieces of leather overlapped and the same adhesive was used to secure it?

I've got a couple of ideas bouncing around inside my cranium , but to be honest I want to know if the main body of the sheath is going to survive before taking the concept further .

Ken

 

[StrayRound]

Thanks for posting this!

Great design, I can see it being handier than pocket carry as well as protecting a knife from contact from things carried in a pocket.

 

[paulhilborn]

Ok, first off...a major apology to Ken. I guess life got in the way of weekly updates

I took my sheath off today to rub in some conditioner and thought of this thread and my failed attempt at weekly updates. Before I applied conditioner (which has been three times since I've owned it) I thought I'd snap a few pics as to its condition.

I wear this EVERYDAY, and I mean EVERYDAY. I'll rotate knives around my edc but this sheath is worn everyday...I did say everyday right

The sheath is amazing and has not suffered in any department. Versatility, wearability and super functional. There has been ZERO deformation. It show rubs, scuffs and signs of use but performers flawlessly. The retention remains the same as day one.

THANK YOU Ken, I really appreciate your gift. Now for some pictures...

The fraying you see on the sheath below the snap is just a small piece of Gorilla tape I put inside the sheath so the ALOX doesnt rub.

 

[Wowbagger]

Sweeeeet !
Well done !

 

[thales2015]

Super cool! Excellent craftsmanship :thumbup:

 

[Spyder59]

I'm getting some inspiration. I'm curious as to what glue was used in the sheath's construction. I've often thought that the type of glue I use in the sheaths I've been making might be able to endure a stitch-less construction.

 

[Kybosshog]

 

[harronek]

Ok, first off...a major apology to Ken. I guess life got in the way of weekly updates

I took my sheath off today to rub in some conditioner and thought of this thread and my failed attempt at weekly updates. Before I applied conditioner (which has been three times since I've owned it) I thought I'd snap a few pics as to its condition.

I wear this EVERYDAY, and I mean EVERYDAY. I'll rotate knives around my edc but this sheath is worn everyday...I did say everyday right

The sheath is amazing and has not suffered in any department. Versatility, wearability and super functional. There has been ZERO deformation. It show rubs, scuffs and signs of use but performers flawlessly. The retention remains the same as day one.

THANK YOU Ken, I really appreciate your gift. Now for some pictures...

The fraying you see on the sheath below the snap is just a small piece of Gorilla tape I put inside the sheath so the ALOX doesnt rub.

Well this is a blast from the past

I'm super happy that the stitchless sheath is still functioning and more importantly being used every day .
I have stopped doing leatherwork , but I'm sure I'll dig my box of tricks out of the cupboard and take it up again one day .
My hobbies and interests have changed but the friends and acquaintances I've made here will remain forever .
Paul if that sheath ever fails or gets damaged then let me know and I will replace it with something else , all my sheaths that I've given to people come with a lifetime replacement guarantee .
I think the design of that stitchless sheath is what allows the stitchless idea to work and I would be a bit dubious to try it on a more traditional type design .
Your post has made my day and I'm so happy you like gave us an update .

Ken

 

[Macan]

Well Ken thats pitty(for me) I always liked to see something new from you

 

[Spyder59]

This is outstanding. I love this sheath. I hope people will try to keep this thread going. I'm going to try to contribute something in the near future. The concept is cool, simply, "Something Simple."

 

[Kybosshog]

I would use a rubber band to hold this tool together and on the ring, but it hold get old, dirty and break.

Cheap knife I bought just to mod on years ago and a micro light I gave my brother. I used a thin leather biker jacket and glued in a plastic piece (cut from coffee lid) to stiffen it up. He EDC them in his inside pocket on his biker jacket.

 

[Spyder59]

^^^awesome idea^^^
Here I turn a cheap nylon sheath into scout carry. No sewing. It's been working real well. I use that "Wood Weld" glue. No sign of glue failure. After many hours of use so far. Made it with some scrap.

 

[Spyder59]

Somebody else show us something simple. [emoji41]