PVC Machete Sheath

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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I recently received a Condor bolo machete from the Machete Specialists. It is an awesome chopper. I didn't order the sheath at first as I wanted to make sure I liked the machete. Once I put it through its paces and knew it was a keeper I ordered the separate leather sheath for it. A member here mentioned that the sheaths currently in stock were/are leftys. I confirmed this vial email with the store but had already ordered. :o I'll have to see if I can make it usable otherwise I'll send it back.

However, I decided to try to make a pvc sheath for my machete just in case it takes a while to get a proper one. The hardware stores were closed already when I decided to try this so I found an old vacuum hose extension and used that.

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I fired up an old gas bbq, put some aluminum foil inside, set the tube on the foil, and closed the lid. The foil did a great job of just allowing the plastic to get soft while not burning. A few minutes later I took the plastic out, set it on the cement, placed a board over it to flatten it, and while it was still soft I worked the machete in to form fit it. Here is what I got.

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Then I wrapped it in some gorilla tape (though I ran out towards the bottom). I'll finish taping it tomorrow. Perhaps wrap it in leather or canvas or something. I'll also set it up with some sort of attachments as well. Shouldnt' be too hard. But it fits great is prety much bomb proof.

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Only took about 20 minutes. I know she isn't purdy but she's very functional, durable, and (best of all) cheap. :)
 
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siskaholic said:
very interesting.that would work great in my pack,is the sheath heavy?
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The sheath is very light. I might try a skinner, regular piece of pvc from the store later but either way it's both light and rugged stuff. I plan on covering it with leather or perhaps a good wrap with para-cord. Not sure. But at least I can throw it in my pack or just carry it without worrying about loosing a finger. :D
 
Very cool, thanks for sharing the technique for making it.
Looks like it will keep your fingers safe:thumbup:

Mark
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
A member here mentioned that the sheaths currently in stock were/are leftys. I confirmed this vial email with the store but had already ordered. :o I'll have to see if I can make it usable otherwise I'll send it back.
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Give Rick Jones at Condor a call and he'll make sure you get a righty sheath. God only knows how they managed to screw up both the Bolo and Rodan sheaths like that. :confused:
 
are you sure about the bolo sheaths being lefties? I know some of the smaller knives, have them right now, but the bolos too? I don't think it is as big of a deal, as I normally have a smaller knife on my right side and the bigger guy on my left. Most countries beside USA carry the machete on the left side, and pull it with a cross the body draw.
 
I love these type of sheaths. A bonus for me is the AK mag look your sheath has.
 
I need to practice the katana draw with my wallet
 
Well USPS email update shows the sheath was delivered today when I was gone. But it's not here. Either delivered to wrong house or someone liberated it. :( So I guess it's really a good thing I made a pvc sheath.
 
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