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well, what can you say. If your into busse and kin. we have all had the same issue. hard to walk around just carrying the knife. I have bought some sheaths here and there, but it really adds up. So, in my quest to get more infi, I decided I would try making some sheaths.
 
the edges are rough, but, inherent to the design. Function comes first. I used Chicago screws, so I could change things around. The most important , to me, is the ability to take the sheath apart for a good cleaning. blood, guts, dirt. that stuff finds it way in. If you plan to use for food prep, could be an issue. any way, here is the first one I made.
 
Good luck in the learning process. Factoring in an extra $50-100 per blade every purchase is pretty rough and definitely adds up. I have a stack of Kin with nothing but cardboard pants. :(
 
I also made them so no metal to metal contact can be made between the screws and the handle or blade to cut down on scratching
 
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I gotta say, that's pretty nice for homemade. My home made sheaths consist of cardboard and duck tape.

Chicago screws huh? Do you use a punch to put holes in the leather?
 
looks good! I think after the current Busse Blitz I'll be trying my hand at home made sheaths. Like Jazub I have too many laying around in cardboard
 
that's why I started. there aren't any makers sheaths that have the flexibility that mine do. I have patriot/skystorm, chuddy bear, azwelke, brown, armorall, ect. it does add up.
jazub said:
Good luck in the learning process. Factoring in an extra $50-100 per blade every purchase is pretty rough and definitely adds up. I have a stack of Kin with nothing but cardboard pants. :(
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I leave the bottoms square, so I can carry right or left. Depending if I am carrying a sidearm. Towards the end of the run, I started doing some snaps and some posts. I make the keeper straps so they can be pivoted out of the way of the blade.
 
yes, alcohol was involved. I will have to get back to it. Been to busy around here lately to make more. I normally make em after everyone goes to bed. About the only time I have to work on it. been reluctant to pound the hammer
 
I am thinking about the same thing. I have been looking for some patterns. It does not look so hard actually. Just a matter of knowing the shapes to cut and how to sew them. Now I am sure they will not be the works of art that Patriot is putting out, but it will keep the steel secure.
 
I used Chicago screws so I can take the sheath apart for cleaning or mods.
 
Function first, form follows with practice. :) Looking good so far, I do like the chicago screw construction. There was a maker a while back doing just that, wish I could remember his name.

Matt, I'd suggest 8/9 ounce for fixed blades. Tandy carries chicago screws as well. One stop shopping. A utility knife and something to punch or drill the holes and your off and crafting. :D
 
the post above. I wanna say it was 8-10oz leather. screws, punch and leather bought at tandy.
 
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