More Sheaths

Sylvrfalcn said:
Kevin, in my uniform wearing days we used these wide elastic bands, that attach with velcro, to keep our trouser legs neatly bloused into our boot tops. They'd do a pretty fair job of securing a knife, and would be completely covered by the sock. The elastic would definitely be better than a tie down lace or strap, since it has enough "give" to hold securely without cutting off your circulation.

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Thanks I was thinking of a little pocket in the wool . There is a Scottish gerntlemans store downtown or at least there was . I will see what they have in socks .

I try to keep my boots tightly laced so an internal sheath may be problematic . Maybe I,ll try some kind of external sheath . That may defeat the purpose which is at least partially discretion .
 
Kevin the grey said:
Thanks I was thinking of a little pocket in the wool . There is a Scottish gerntlemans store downtown or at least there was . I will see what they have in socks .

I try to keep my boots tightly laced so an internal sheath may be problematic . Maybe I,ll try some kind of external sheath . That may defeat the purpose which is at least partially discretion .
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Unless you're actually wearing a kilt, or have your trouser legs tucked into your boot tops, a sock/boot knife isn't all that quick into action. Too far away from the hand, and stuff in the way. I know it's not traditional, but I just slip my sgian dubh into my pocket. That black handled one you've got is sized down just a skosh to be perfect for that. Standing there with my hands casually thrust into my pockets may look slouchy, but with my hand already in contact with my weapon I could stick/cut a feller quicker'n sneezing. I was taught to never let 'em see the knife until after they've been cut. Not very chivalrous, but vermin ain't worthy of such considerations. ;)

Sarge
 
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Great work, Andy. My sheaths still have a very bad case of the uglies. You are an artist...don't argue;)

Jake
 
Thanks Dude. I don't think of it as art. It sure snuggles up a Sarge knife perfectly though. More function. My decoration style even. Just happens as fast as you please. Pretty, but functional foremost.
 
Kevin the grey said:
Do you know where I could scare one up like in the sheath picture . Without the plastic knob/holder on the end ?
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They're a bit harder to come by that way. I had a nice rod with no handle that was pilfered by the TSA at the El Paso airport. They said it looked like a kubotan, despite it's much smaller size, and despite the fact that they didn't care less about the really kubotan shaped yellow highlighter I was carrying. I was slightly tempted to demo the relative effectiveness of the two items, but for the uniformed military guy with a longarm stationed at the checkpoint, intently watching the pilferage. That was shortly after 9/11. Now I carry a teeny-tiny one on my keychain. It's too small for the TSA guys to notice and covet.

The ferrocerium dust is flamable. This can be handy if you are short on fine tinder. You can scrape some of the dust off the rod and then spark into it. On the other hand, it can be dangerous. Especially if you get the idea of sawing off the end with the plastic handle and are not careful about the dust.

Sylvrfalcn said:
Unless you're actually wearing a kilt, or have your trouser legs tucked into your boot tops, a sock/boot knife isn't all that quick into action. Too far away from the hand, and stuff in the way. I know it's not traditional, but I just slip my sgian dubh into my pocket. That black handled one you've got is sized down just a skosh to be perfect for that.
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Putting aside the formal dress requirements, what you say makes sense. I think the "black knife" used to often be carried concealed under an armpit, as a knife of last resort. Showing it off with a jeweled handle sticking prominently out of the stocking is a relatively modern affectation. I think your approach of pocket carry is much truer to the old traditions from which this knife emerged than the common modern usage.
 
I thought of carrying it in the traditional manner to get a feeling for the blade and the carry . I even thought of the Kilt but I didn,t know if I could carry it off . (no pun intended .)

I carry a Becker necker in my back pocket as a conversation piece with a small folder in the front pocket for day to day chores . I just can,t get around the idea of treating your fine blade and sheath to a close up of my butt .
I like the under the arm carry idea . I wonder what that arrangement would entail ? I would suspect the sheath would be worn in the garb as opposed to in a harness . The knife being so slim and slipping so comfortably to hand loans itself to many approaches .

P:S: Howard I will keep that in mind about the combustive dust . .
 
Andy, those look fantastic! I hope one of those is headed to Salinas. :D Really nice work.

Norm
 
Kevin the grey said:
I thought of carrying it in the traditional manner to get a feeling for the blade and the carry . I even thought of the Kilt but I didn,t know if I could carry it off . (no pun intended .)
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I wore a kilt when I was visiting China but I didn't wear my knife sticking out of my sock. I was searched by Chinese guards at Tian An Men but they didn't find my knife. :)
 
One is headed your way, of course.
 
aproy1101 said:
One is headed your way, of course.
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Thanks Andy! In looking at the pic of the 4 sheaths side by side I am amazed at how uniform they appear. Very consistent work. The F1 is a great knife and the black flap sheath is OK, but this is a cut above. I prefer pouch sheaths in any case, and the firesteel loop is just a plus.

Norm
 
Some things just bear repeating so I'll say it all again here. ----- :D :cool:

Andy you're getting there really fast!!!! Those are the best you've done to date!!!!
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If you care about this old leathercrafter's opinion I'm saying that you're a 7 out of 10 and coming from me that's high praise indeed!!!!
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Especially when I consider Al Shelton a 12. Mr. Shelton is the absolute best leathercrafter bar none IMO.

With your furniture craftsmanship, your talent for making knives and probably other skills we're not aware of you have the opportunity of really making a name for yourself. Don't let the opportunity slip away when it shows up. You can live in Bumfart Oklahoma with all the talents you have and still be a well known craftsman.
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Well I had to change a place name slightly, but what they hey.;) :D
 
Thanks again Yvsa. Your opinion holds a lot of weight with me. Dave, did you get the pattern for the flashlight sheath? I agree Norm. A snap is a PITA really. Bill sent me his NL4, gorgeous btw, and its the same problem. A little snip of felt glued over the snap. His was laready peeling off. The standard sheaths look good, but are machine made, giving that cold feeling, and ARE going to damage the knife. Hey Norm did you get an NL4? That thing blew me away.
 
oh hell, that aint nothing!
Bruise, show em some of your cardboard and duct tape sheaths.
You guys wont believe how nice they are...
 
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