Sheath question

Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore

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I have a 501 Squire and a 110 from the 70's with black leather sheaths. All 4 bolster surfaces one each knife have circular rings, scratches, from riveting in the sheath for the button and belt loop. Has this problem been corrected since that time, and if not, is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Thank you,
Dan
 
One way to correct it would be to take small pieces of electrial tape and stick them over the rivets and button snap on the inside of the sheath or get some sticky backed felt from a fabric store and use that instead. That is usually what is on the snap when you buy a Buck knife with a sheath. The belt loops are stitched on now.
 
Thanks Razorback. I'm glad to know that my future 110 won't get rivet-scratches. I don't carry the old knives in their sheaths, or store them in them for that matter, but I do plan on carrying the new 110 in a sheath. I sanded and polished out most of the damage, so it's all good now. :cool:
 
I forgot to mention probably the best solution I've tried. Buy some Dr Scholls moleskin at the drug store. It has a super strong adhesive back and can be cut into small pieces. I've used this on the rail of my crossbow to keep the arrows from getting scratched. If you want to keep your brass bolsters clean a good product to use is called Never-Dull. It's cotton wadding with a cleaning agent soaked in. Just pull out a piece, rub bolsters and rub off with a clean cloth. You can buy it at Wal-Mart. It also works on nickel silver too. Sometimes the electrical tape will slide off from your body heat wearing the sheath against your body. particularly in hot weather.
 
Hmm...if that'll keep the brass clean maybe I'll opt for brass bolsters (if they look good against Cherrywood). Thanks again.
 
I was reading this thread and saw that Razorback pretty much answered the question asked but what a great idea! Moleskin from Dr. Scholls sounds like just what i have been looking for to put on the arrow rest of my bow! Not the actual rest but the "shelf" below it. I am talking about the place the arrow always falls to, with a loud clunk, whenever i am trying to draw back on dinner.
Thanks for the tip! :)
 
Yeah guys,the stuff is really handy for knife and hunting equipment. It does work great on bows and lasts a couple of seasons before you have to replace it. Scott
 
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