need help with sheath design

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Sammy Mickel

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Hey guys, Ive got my hand filed knife made and ready for a sheath. I'm trying for a rig that will let my belt loop thru it and have the knife riding on my side at a angle. It's a skinner/ utility about 6" long. My problem is it has a good bit of curve on the spine and I haven't ever made a sheath. Can you guys give me some advice? Pics would help to. Thanks alot and have a good one.


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Sam...

First off,, what kind of sheath??
Leather or synthetics....??

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Eric...

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Leather about 1/16" thick. I hope this reply hasn't shown too many times. I've already tried to post it 3 times.

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Sammy, my favorite sheath is the mountain man style. It's like a pancake holster but with only the front loop. The sheath goes under your belt and your belt through the loop. Friction holds the knife in place. The angle of the loop determines the angle of the knife.
 
Peter, do you mean something like this?

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=147807&a=11076819&p=41131669

Lucky approves!

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=147807&a=11622532&p=42061422


Sammy...
Be sure to include a spacer of leather along the edge of the sheath...With a curved knife like you have described you run the risk of cutting through the threads...

Running Dog

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Sammy, 1/16 is not heavy enough for a work knife sheath. I use 3/16 and up, you will find with heavier leather it will keep its shape better and have a better fit on the knife. The other reason is safety , it does not take much force to poke a sharp edge or tip through 1/16 .

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Steve Filicietti
Custom Knives
AUSTRALIA
http://www.unitedbladeworx.com.au
 
Sammy- this won't answer your question, but KnifeForums has a special forum for sheathmaking moderated by Sandy Morrisey, the man who does those incredible sheaths for Jerry Hossom. Lots of great information and tips over there.
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