Hi, I'm just a bladeforum cruiser who loves to see what the steel and leather artists of this sight have created lately...great entertainment for me. (Plus I have bought a couple of knives...hard not to!)
I purchased a knife a few months ago that had no sheath, and thought that I'd give it a try to make one. Pandora's box was opened. My first creation was a simple but pitiful little pouch sheath that is still spared from the trash can only by having the distinction of being my first shot at making something out of leather. Now, a few months later, I was asked by a friend to make a sheath for a knife he plans to give as a gift this Christmas; I took it as a huge compliment and challenge to make something worthwhile. It's a really nice knife, requires a complimenting sheath to say the least. The huge bulk of the elk stag handle, as well as a thick brass bolster, made for some challenging design work (for me anyway) to try and make it functional and proportioned at the same time. (ie:Never had stacked a welt that thick before.)
I thought it turned out pretty well, even though it's eat up with flaws...but it's my first attempt at something other than a pouch sheath, so I'm pleased with the results. Thought I'd post it here and open myself up for (hopefully) some constructive pointers/tips from the accomplished leather dudes (and dudettes) of this forum. Thanks in advance.
I purchased a knife a few months ago that had no sheath, and thought that I'd give it a try to make one. Pandora's box was opened. My first creation was a simple but pitiful little pouch sheath that is still spared from the trash can only by having the distinction of being my first shot at making something out of leather. Now, a few months later, I was asked by a friend to make a sheath for a knife he plans to give as a gift this Christmas; I took it as a huge compliment and challenge to make something worthwhile. It's a really nice knife, requires a complimenting sheath to say the least. The huge bulk of the elk stag handle, as well as a thick brass bolster, made for some challenging design work (for me anyway) to try and make it functional and proportioned at the same time. (ie:Never had stacked a welt that thick before.)
I thought it turned out pretty well, even though it's eat up with flaws...but it's my first attempt at something other than a pouch sheath, so I'm pleased with the results. Thought I'd post it here and open myself up for (hopefully) some constructive pointers/tips from the accomplished leather dudes (and dudettes) of this forum. Thanks in advance.
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