new 110 sheath

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Well, I finally made a new sheath for my 110. I'v carried one of these or a clone for nearly 30 yrs and alway wanted a better sheath but never found what I wanted. So I made a sheath whis is basically an OWB pancake with a little FBI cant (yes, usually my leather working is done with revolvers). The knife is "locked in" by boning and having a bandit on it. It will only release when drawn from one direction. No retention is needed, you can hold it upside down and shake as vigorously as you want and it will not budge. Contoured the sheath to my body so it is very comfortable and the knife rides close so it isn't catching on things in close confines. Anybody else like to play around with this stuff? Sorry for the long post, I'm just fired up about a successful project.
Bob
 
Bob,
It sounds like a nice sheath design. I too prefer my knife, or cell phone for that matter, to be as close to my person as possible.
Take care,
 
I've carried 110's for years also and go through sheaths left and right. It's always hard to find a good replacement. I like the idea of making my own , but I don't understand all your terminolgy. In other words, huh?
 
hidingpool: Sorry about that. The sheath is made like a pistol holster. It is an outside the waist band (OWB), pancake (it has a beltloop on left and right sides) and the FBI cant is where the gun (or knife in this case) is tilted so the top is farther forward than the bottom (instead of being straight up and down like a factory 110 sheath). Boning is is done by shaping a wet sheath (or holster) to the shape of the item it contains and it is what holds the item securely in place with out a flap snapping over the top. It allows fairly fast access, holds the knife tight to the body (which for me means it isn't catching on every darn thing I walk by!) I have a one armed bandit on it so I can draw, open and close it and return to sheath all with one hand. Some times that is important (I used to be an EMT and am now a registered nurse).
If you have questions I'd be happy to try and answer them. I really enjoy making my own stuff and recently started making holsters for my revolvers and then branched out to the 110 (my favorite knife).
Bob
 
Thank's for the explaination.I understand most of it now. I may have more questions for you if I can find a local leather supplier {you can only cut up so many old cowboy boots}.
 
Lifter, similar but not exactly. I used two equal sized pieces of leather and didn't bone quite as much. I found with equal sized pieces of leather when it's done and on the belt it helps put tension on the item enclosed. Yours are also much better looking than mine (I don't have a digital camera so I can't show it). Actually, now that I have used it a little I have an idea of how to do it better when you are using a one armed bandit (tip down), so I may make another to see how it works. I also left a flap of leather on the back piece to be between me and the knife, like you see on some gun holsters. I have a lot of fun trying different things and being left handed it helps to be able to make your own.
Bob
 
Bob,
I'm no expert by any means, still a beginner basically, but if you ever want to talk about different techniques or whatever on leatherwork, feel free to email me.
 
Lifter, I looked at your site. You do nice work. I appreciate the offer and I'll feel free to contact you. I'm playing with another one now. I do have an application that is giving me pause, but it may be a little while before I'm ready to actually tackle it. It will involve putting 3 items in one sheath and remain as compact as possible. I frequently am in very close quarters and I need the tools I have on my belt 'cause me hands are usually carrying something else.
Bob
 
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