New Custom Leather Sheath

old moose, moderater, becker enthusiast and kick ass sheath maker you are a talented man, Im going from wanting a standard bk2 to a bk2 with micatra handle, leather sheath, stripped blade and a light saber attached, where does it end?
 
Quarter Tank said:
Moose, you really should have a cool emblem to emboss the leather with
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Nope, I think it takes away from the spartan look of my sheaths. I have some stamps, and I was looking into getting a custom moose emblem, but I got drunk and decided that it would throw off my whole idea and take on the sheaths I make. All function no frills. I love the look of heavy tooled leather, but I have a simple look at life and I want my sheaths to reflect that. If someone must know who made a sheath of mine, I'm sure the guy wearing it will tell them.

Moose
 
moosez45 said:
Nope, I think it takes away from the spartan look of my sheaths. I have some stamps, and I was looking into getting a custom moose emblem, but I got drunk and decided that it would throw off my whole idea and take on the sheaths I make. All function no frills. I love the look of heavy tooled leather, but I have a simple look at life and I want my sheaths to reflect that. If someone must know who made a sheath of mine, I'm sure the guy wearing it will tell them.

Moose
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Very commendable :thumbup:
 
The one I'm working on is all hand-stitched, awl-poked holes and everything......I think it adds character to the sheath.

You mentioned sealing it with beeswax and lanolin. Do you wipe it on or melt a combination and dip it like some bushcraft sheaths? I have various leather conditioners with beeswax that I could use and also a local Honeymaker who will sell me pounds of beeswax super-cheap. If you don't mind sharing tips, how do you go about doing this?

Also, do you dye your sheaths after you cut the leather or once you sew it together? I have never dyed leather before so I'm lost there.
 
obsessis said:
The one I'm working on is all hand-stitched, awl-poked holes and everything......I think it adds character to the sheath.

You mentioned sealing it with beeswax and lanolin. Do you wipe it on or melt a combination and dip it like some bushcraft sheaths? I have various leather conditioners with beeswax that I could use and also a local Honeymaker who will sell me pounds of beeswax super-cheap. If you don't mind sharing tips, how do you go about doing this?

Also, do you dye your sheaths after you cut the leather or once you sew it together? I have never dyed leather before so I'm lost there.
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I take the fast easy way out, I warm the leather under a hair dryer (LOL) and rub a cake of the mix on it. Then I rub it in. Repeat until it feels like kydex.

Again, I take the easy way out, I stitch everything up to completed product, then dye it. Let it set for a day, dye it again, let it set, then seal it. Most leather benders do this another way, but, then again, I do things the way I want. I'm sure they offer a better product than I do, but honestly, its a leather sheath, it functions in that manner. Its really all about what you want out of it. I tell all my customers they have 24hrs after they get the product to return it for a full refund, that way, they can decide whether its up to their idea of what they wanted.

Also, I never think a sheath should cost more than the knife, and at their core, my sheaths function as a sheath should, nothing more, nothing less.

Moose
 
That's cool that you make your own leather sheath protectant. Is it a common recipe or something you concocted on your own? If you wouldn't mind, would you PM/Email it to me?
 
obsessis said:
That's cool that you make your own leather sheath protectant. Is it a common recipe or something you concocted on your own? If you wouldn't mind, would you PM/Email it to me?
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Sorry, that one is mine. Its not that hard to do, but you got to find the right consistancy, mine feels like cold butter. LOL, I gots to keep ma secrets.

Moose
 
It's cool, I'm pretty good with google and can whip up a couple of different batches.

You ever try mixing in mineral oil or pine resin?
 
obsessis said:
It's cool, I'm pretty good with google and can whip up a couple of different batches.

You ever try mixing in mineral oil or pine resin?
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Nope, never have. I researched the sheathmakers forum here, found out what most were using, started whoopin' up batches. My SIL keeps bees, so, wax is not a problem.LOL.

Moose
 
moosez45 said:
I take the fast easy way out, I warm the leather under a hair dryer (LOL) and rub a cake of the mix on it. Then I rub it in. Repeat until it feels like kydex.

Again, I take the easy way out, I stitch everything up to completed product, then dye it. Let it set for a day, dye it again, let it set, then seal it. Most leather benders do this another way, but, then again, I do things the way I want. I'm sure they offer a better product than I do, but honestly, its a leather sheath, it functions in that manner. Its really all about what you want out of it. I tell all my customers they have 24hrs after they get the product to return it for a full refund, that way, they can decide whether its up to their idea of what they wanted.

Also, I never think a sheath should cost more than the knife, and at their core, my sheaths function as a sheath should, nothing more, nothing less.

Moose
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I agree with that 110%. I've never understood the point of buying a $60 knife and then dropping $100 or more on a sheath.

You do great work man. Ever thought about making one for a Potbelly? ;)
 
If a BK2 cost $200.00 would a expensive sheath go better?

I'm not worried about the cost of the knife, its the respect I have for the blade, design and what it does for me.

Its actually a bonus to have the BK2 be at its price point, once you add micarta handle's that makes the blade around $100.00, upgrade the sheath and you have a super BK2 that will last a lifetime.

I seen the hedgehog sheath and it looks excellent, would I pay that much (NO) but I bet the sheath is beyond excellent and adding a BK2 in the shealth just makes it that much better.

Moose makes some damn nice sheaths and offers them for a good price, thats a good find IMO, most leather sheaths start at $100.00+ and I'm sure they are excellent also and worth the cash......
 
Just finally registered. Love this forum...great info and learning a lot. That looks like just what I need to be able to pass on my BK2 to my son when the time comes. Should have it tomorrow...and Moose, I'm sending a email.
 
Got it and welcome to the Becker Forum and Bladeforums, we are glad you're here.

Its a great place, enjoy your time here.

Moose
 
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