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Macan · Apr 18, 2015

With this sheath general idea was to make sheat with little different cover (flap?) so knife will not be directly visible. I changed the look of sheat along making couple of times, so this is what I come up with. I have oiled the leather but cover ended darker because I oiled it from both sides (It was more pale in the begining so I tried to darken).Also I didnt burnish good the middle layer( I need that belt sander) Please hit with criticism

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The Zieg · Apr 18, 2015

This is outstanding work! Also a brilliant idea! I love the stud-and-hole flap: It reminds me of old-fashioned military pistol holsters, like the ones I use for my .45 M1911 and my .357 revolver. I don't mind the colors not matching perfectly. I would have this on my belt so often that it would be faded, scratched, and dirty in about a month: Colorado is a sunny place and my job is hard on things like this. If it keeps the knife secure while I'm in the saddle, then it would certainly work for me.

If you're making these to sell, send me your contact info: thezieg (at) myedl . com

Well done!

Zieg

harronek · Apr 18, 2015

I'm a fan of the totally enclosed folder sheath , I think you and I must think the same way .
When you add a flap to a form fitting sheath that has good retention of the knife you are giving the knife ultimate protection from scrapes and bangs , as well as another layer of retention and protection from loss .

I like the idea of what you have made there , I would worry that over time the flap edges will round up and begin to bend out of shape .
I do like the look of the closed sheath :thumbup:

Ken

popedandy · Apr 19, 2015

I really like it.

Horsewright · Apr 19, 2015

Macan, I REALLY like that whole deal. That is a very clever idea and well executed. You have to wear that thing hard now and test drive it. If the edges of the flap curl back like Ken suggests there is a fix for that, that is easy enough on the next one. What ya could do is make the flap (except for the hinge part) two ply. Two light layers of veggie tan glued and stitched together would fix any curling if it happens. I actually like the two tone color too. You could do that on purpose even more contrasty on another. Or go exotic with the flap out of Beaver Tail or something similar.

The Zieg · Apr 19, 2015

Horsewright said:
Macan, I REALLY like that whole deal. That is a very clever idea and well executed. You have to wear that thing hard now and test drive it. If the edges of the flap curl back like Ken suggests there is a fix for that, that is easy enough on the next one. What ya could do is make the flap (except for the hinge part) two ply. Two light layers of veggie tan glued and stitched together would fix any curling if it happens. I actually like the two tone color too. You could do that on purpose even more contrasty on another. Or go exotic with the flap out of Beaver Tail or something similar.

Leave it to Dave! Great ideas!

Zieg

Macan · Apr 19, 2015

Thank you guys, I'm glad you like that! As soon as I find where is my brown belt I will start to use this sheat( if that belt I could still use because I started diet earlier, I had to loose at least 10 pounds, now I have to loose just 15...
Does someone know can olive oil change somehow thread colour because I see on the backstitch slight change in coloration where I applied pressure?
@Dave thanks for the idea

Omega Leather Works · Apr 19, 2015

Really nice! I think beaver tail (if you can get it?) would look awesome too.

I've noticed dyed leather does weird stuff with a lot of sun. I have a sheath I dyed green. It was dark, had near black streaks from where I over-dyed it. Now it's beat up, lighter green and has almost yellow streaks. If that sheath gets a lot of use/light I wouldn't be surprised if it evened out or just changed altogether. I like it the way it is.