I want to make a pancake sheath

jevaccaro · Mar 30, 2011

I want to make a pancake sheath for the knife I am finishing. My question is do you put a welt in a pancake sheath. If so does it go to the edge of the sheath? That would make the belt loop 3 thicknesses. If the welt didn't go to the edge wouldn't there be a ridge between the knife and belt loop. Without a welt won't the knife cut the stitching? Any ideas ? John

rayban · Mar 30, 2011

You may get different answers than mine, but I say YES, you do have a welt, you do have three layers in the pouch area. I would skive down at the belt slots area and only have two layers for belt slots.

Eaglestroker · Mar 30, 2011

Look at any of his 'enhanced' model holsters, I've made a few this way and it's a lot easier and more comfortable than trying to go through 3 layers:

http://www.lobogunleather.com/

jevaccaro · Mar 31, 2011

Thank you guys for the responses. I really like the enhanced type sheath, but I want this one to be ambidextrous, so I guess skiving is the answer. Thanks again John

jevaccaro · Apr 29, 2011

I finally got this done. The stitching on this side is ok but the backside isn't. Thanks for the help. John

eojk · Apr 29, 2011

It is considerably smaller, but this thread has pics of my solution to the welt issue: Spyderco Swick sheath

Loosearrow · Apr 29, 2011

I like that sheath. I have use a mountainman style sheath for many years. I would like to see how it looks on your belt if possible. Interesting creation. Would stitching around the belt loops make a difference other than looks?

jevaccaro · Apr 30, 2011

Here it is on my belt (looks like I need a new belt). I don't thin stitchihg around the belt loops is necessary. It would look better though. It can be used Right or Left or front or back, very versatile. John

Loosearrow · Apr 30, 2011

Thanks for the reply. Wow. that looks GREAT. Good job! Are you a lefty or will it work on both sides? Have you tried to carry in the small of the back? Your belt looks like an old friend. Nice job. Good design. I have a knife that I have been thinking about a special sheath. I hope you don't mind my copying it for a knife with similar handle. Do you have a pic of the blade handy? Regards

jevaccaro · Apr 30, 2011

Loosearrow -- Yes I am left handed. I haven't tried it in the small of the back. It will fit fine but I think re-sheathing the knife would be hard. For carrying it in the back I was thinking of wearing it on a chap belt. It will work as well right handed. This is not my original design. I Googled pancake knife sheath and literally found dozens. Thanks I'm glad you like it. Their is a picture of the knife up 3-4 posts. John

bandido leather · May 14, 2011

You need the welt to protect the stitches. You could skive the leather thinner towards the loop.

rayban · May 14, 2011

eojk said:
It is considerably smaller, but this thread has pics of my solution to the welt issue: Spyderco Swick sheath

I like that!! That would be a lot easier and faster than the skivving way.

rayban · May 14, 2011

jevaccaro said:
Here it is on my belt (looks like I need a new belt).

What!!?? That one's just getting broke in!!