Made a extra sheath!

RockFarm

RockFarm

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I had some time the other day so I took some scrap leather and copper rivets and constructed a new sheath for my Tin Chirra. Enjoy the pics :)
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Well done!, Did you stack leather to make the welting or can you buy leather welting that thick?
 
I have got a ton of good ideas from here and other forms on the net, I also am a knifemaker so the tools and supplies are handy!
 
Dirtbiker said:
Well done!, Did you stack leather to make the welting or can you buy leather welting that thick?
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The leather was less than 1/4" thick, I cut out each piece and glued them in place before the rivet holes were drilled. That top piece that holds the chakra blades is a thin horse hide, the rivet gives it good tension.
 
Thank you. As a lefty I was thinking of trying to make the perfect Khukuri sheath for me and you nailed it. That is exactly what I need.
Now, all I need to do is the work.:D
 
This is quite possibly my first post outside of DotD threads in ~ 2 years, but I just had to comment.

Damn fine workmanship on that sheath!!!
 
I like! I'm really diggin' on the rustic look of that connecting ring, it gives the piece a unique flavor. Coolness ...
 
Thanks folks, the ring I forged out of 1/2" bar steel. That way the sheath bends when I sit, the last thing to do is replace the leg strap cords with 1" soft leather with some Velcro attached. That way I can adjust the tension easily and securely :)
 
That came out very nice, I like how you did the pouch for the kara and chakmak. Very rustic. Great job
 
I'm wondering if this exact sheath setup could be done with kydex? If so I might have a weekend project coming up...
 
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