I thought I loved Kydex, then I found Armorall.....

highpointforge

highpointforge

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In ten years of making 52100 knives and leather sheaths for them I've come to know leathercraft a bit, I've picked it up and put it down when other pursuits got in the way, but always came back to it. I then got on the kydex bandwagon and for a hard use ground pounding traditional bowhunter like myself, I didn't want to get my leather sheaths wet or scratched up in the Texas brush and deep woods. So kydex it was.

Then I got my first Armorall with a Chopweiler. Then I got my second with a Rat Mastiff, then my third with a swedged Ergo Steel Heart mil-overrun, and a fourth specially ordered for my NMSFNOLE. Saddle tan is gorgeous, the sheath construction bulletproof, materials superior, and design impeccable. I'd take my Armoralls ANYWHERE.

I'm back to leather. Thanks Dwayne.
 
I know many hogs here buy leather sheath for their LEs, but any of you guys buy leather sheaths for combat grade knives as well?
 
Thank you for the kind words highpointforge! :D :D:D I really appreciate it! I'm very happy to re convert a leather fan!

To fromABACUStoPC, I can attest that many use leather for their combat grade knives, I sell a whole bunch. Its not a matter of knife type so much as it is a matter of material choice for your sheath.

I do like kydex for some applications, and I have a few, but leather is my first choice, though I am NOT biased in the least. :p
 
Hey leatherman, what is the best way to preserve leather sheaths and equitment in a rain forest environment? I love the look, feel, smell... well everything about leather except that it rots so dern quick! I went with kydex just because of that, and that alone. Thanks in advance!
 
I did a sheath a while back for a fellow that was going to be wet about 80% of the time. After some searching we found Fiebings brand Aussie Leather Conditioner. Its a nice thick goop that is beeswax based and simply melts into the leather with as little heat as a hair dryer can deliver. After about four or five coats and hair drying in between, inside and out, I had a sheath that was both still firm and flexible and would bead water for hours.

I haven't heard a word on that Steel Heart Ergo sheath in years, and he is not one to stay quiet when he is displeased. :)
 
Thank you, I appreciate it. :D
 
As a hobby, I do a little leather and kydex work. My preference is leather...I love fine leathergoods. It's just so classy and elegant compared to kydex. And there is nothing like the smell of leather. I mostly do kydex for my knives only because it's quick and easy. Leatherwork takes time, patience and much more skill. I'm short in all those departments. ;)

As far as durability is concerned, Super Sheen is a leather sealant that I've used in the past on some sheaths and holsters. It puts an acrylic coat on the leather making it just about impervious to water.

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I'm a beeswax based guy myself as it is great for preservation as well. Has anyone seen the leather AND kydex sheaths out there? Kydex inner I guess?
 
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Where's da pics??? You guys know the rules -- No pics, didn't happen!!

Here's one of LM's leathers I had the privilege of owning for a while, along with the SRKW Dog Skinner it was made to house.
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Feezle said:
Are you going to be getting a TGLB pattern by chance?
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Not yet, but I am always on the lookout for loaners! And good discounts go to the loaners. :)

knifemaking01 said:
what does armorall sheaths look like, some pics would be great
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Also lots and lots of pics on my sub forum, click on the big blue letters in my sig line.
 
Im game for loaning you mine. Can you shoot me an email at rfeezle at gmail.com so we can discuss? I know there are several of us out there wanting leather for a TG so I'm sure it would be a good pattern to have!
 
Friggin' Sweet! :D I will send you an e-mail this afternoon if all goes well! Thank you!
 
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