Self made sheath...

[schwarzesmesser]

I wan't to make a sheath myself. I can only hand stitch and I don't want to use any metal.

What material and thread for stitching is most cut-resistant? Leather might be good if it has some elasticity, what I am looking for is a material that won't get cut easily from normal use and has some elasticity so as to keep the knife in its sheath without the use of a strap.

My thoughts are Cordura or leather mainly.

Help me out, please.

 

[schwarzesmesser]

Or if you can find someone who makes cheap custom sheaths, then please tell me, I hope to find a sheath for around 20 USD.

 

[schwarzesmesser]

Someone could have at least told me that leather sheaths are stitched with Flax and bonded with contact cement.

Now I need to find the materials.

What I am aimind to make is a sheath that will not require a strap, I'll make the damn thing, you watch!

 

[schwarzesmesser]

Anyone know someone that does custom leather or cordura sheaths?

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I know lots of sheath makers, but none that make sheaths for anywhere near $20.00. What kind of knife is the sheath for?

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Here is a link to a basic leather sheath making tutorial.

http://www.knives.com/sheath.html