RAT-3 with custom sheath

Beo-wulf · Apr 26, 2010

I just made this semi-horizontal sheath for a customer. It is for a RAT-3 and a firesteel. What do y'all think about this set up?

This firesteel set up is mine, so it is not the one the new owner will use.

Grover6 · Apr 26, 2010

Very nice! Any chance of some pics on the belt?

shotgunner11 · Apr 26, 2010

Looking good!

adaman04 · Apr 26, 2010

Looks good!

eloreno · Apr 26, 2010

Looks good. I like the classic leather sheath thing. It would be nice to see how it looks on-belt.

carspidey · Apr 26, 2010

looks good... very nice!!!

texastonydobbs · Apr 27, 2010

The Sheath is Great ! why 2 strikers ? whatcha do with the dangly items ?

actionshooter38 · Apr 27, 2010

Nice sheath. Is it for cross draw?

Beo-wulf · Apr 27, 2010

texastonydobbs said:
The Sheath is Great ! why 2 strikers ? whatcha do with the dangly items ?

This firesteel set up is mine, so it is not the one the new owner will use.

Beo-wulf · Apr 27, 2010

actionshooter38 said:
Nice sheath. Is it for cross draw?

Yes, cross draw.

texastonydobbs · Apr 27, 2010

I see ,Great looking sheath system

Beo-wulf · Apr 27, 2010

per request, here is a similar model on my belt

This one is a "second quality" because it has a scratch in the middle.

Battlesword · Apr 28, 2010

Thats a really sweet design ,I reckon it would work well with an Izula and a 4 too.I must admit I'm a sucker for good leather.

ScottyD · Apr 28, 2010

That sure is a nice looking sheath.

okbohn · Apr 28, 2010

Very nice looking sheath. How did you do the retention?

Big K · Apr 28, 2010

Very nice sheath, but I think the sheath should extend to encompass more of the knife.

adaman04 · Apr 28, 2010

I really like the way that rides on the belt. I think the coverage of the knife is perfect for that style sheath. I don’t like one piece sheaths that only have 1” of handle sticking out.

Beo-wulf · Apr 28, 2010

okbohn said:
Very nice looking sheath. How did you do the retention?

It is called "friction retention" that just means you make the sheath just the right size (not too big or too small) and let the leather do it's thing. Having the proper size welt is also a big factor. I have made over 2,000 sheaths so it comes with experience I guess.