Sky's Build Your Own Sheath Giveaway - - - Take 2

[Chameleonbear]

Ok you lost me here on the binding part, I need more explaining....A drop loop could be accomplished as a snap on type deal though maybe.

The leather piece in the middle. That is where the belt gets fed through, either vertically or horizontally, or the chain gets fed through to wear this as a neck sheath, or have a piece of leather that runs through there up to your belt to make it a drop loop. That square-y star-y piece in the middle is actually only attached on the corners and that is the anchor point for each way of carry.

 

[Lobo13]

Back from the drawing board

A multi carry rig that can even be worn slung over the shoulder w/ tin pouch & ferro rod holder

Or put the ferro rod holder on the tin pouch & attach it to the shoulder belt

 

[Skystorm]

The leather piece in the middle. That is where the belt gets fed through, either vertically or horizontally, or the chain gets fed through to wear this as a neck sheath, or have a piece of leather that runs through there up to your belt to make it a drop loop. That square-y star-y piece in the middle is actually only attached on the corners and that is the anchor point for each way of carry.

Ahhh ok an X loop type deal. I have been thinking about a Edc style tin pouch with the 11/14 setup for some time

 

[Jonny1280]

I'll give it a shot.
Here's my design for a Molle Back Lowride Belt Sheath for a BK9.
The design stays sleek and slim, but provides the user with an option for pack carry.
The BK9 can get heavy on the hip so the pack option would make it nice for hikes.
I preffer a lowride sheath so I don't have to reach as high in an unantural postion to unsheath a knife.

Gromets can be added to the lowest molle loop to provide an option to secure it to your leg.

 

[VolundoftheForge]

Can we design a sheath for a Becker if we don't have a Becker?(Yet).

 

[Tdhurl1103]

delete

 

[JWL]

Thanks for this contest, Skystorm! Here's my entry.

For a while I've wanted a "Dual" sheath to hold my 2 main outdoor blades, the BK4 Machax and the BK15 tweener. I'm a huge fan of your designs, Skystorm, so I started with 2 of your sheaths as a starting point.

First is the BK4 Kukri Style Sheath:

Second is the BK15 Belt Sheath:

The design I have is back-to-back, and incorporates elements from both sheaths above. Basically it will be a dangler, but with a belt pouch style sheath (no retaining strap) for the BK15. Also I don't need a firesteel loop or a survival pouch, since this will already be heavy I want to keep weight to a minimum.

Here's the concept:



I think the curvatures of both blades fit together very nicely! One challenge will be with the D-ring for the dangler, in getting it positioned correctly so the weight is distributed evenly so it rides flat on my right thigh. The retaining strap for the Machax is reversed from your normal design above, so that it fits better with the dual-knife sheath.

Also, there should be an attachment point on the rear, so I can insert a strap around my thigh if so desired.

The drawing itself is here:



Thanks for the chance! I would absolutely love to wear this sheath in the woods.

[EDIT: The drawing photos were shrunk a bit more than I was expecting. I can provide full size drawings if necessary.]

 

[Chameleonbear]

If I might chime in on JWL's design, I think the problem you'd run into is the top of the 4 sheath is open on the top to facilitate pulling out the swell of the blade. If it has a 15 mated up to it you lose the ability to pull out the 4.

 

[JWL]

If I might chime in on JWL's design, I think the problem you'd run into is the top of the 4 sheath is open on the top to facilitate pulling out the swell of the blade. If it has a 15 mated up to it you lose the ability to pull out the 4.

I think it would work.... I see the top of the BK4 section as open from the "seam" (where the 15 part and the 4 part meet, in the top center), all the way down to past the retaining strap. Once you release the strap, it should slide right in.

Am I missing something?

EDIT: Yes I am missing something. I just realized sky's sheath is open on the opposite side, basically on the blunt side of the blade, whereas my design would be open on the sharp side. Hmmm. This means that the retaining strap could possibly be cut over time. It might still work.... hmmm.

**puts thinking cap back on**

 

[Skystorm]

That is a very interesting design. I have contemplated dual sheath designs for a long time. The first thing that popped into my mind was what you point out already, the retaining strap cannot be on the edge side, If you ever snagged the handle you would probably slice right through. Put the 15 behind it I think.

 

[JWL]

That is a very interesting design. I have contemplated dual sheath designs for a long time. The first thing that popped into my mind was what you point out already, the retaining strap cannot be on the edge side, If you ever snagged the handle you would probably slice right through. Put the 15 behind it I think.

I'm wracking my brain trying to figure out how to make this work. I love how the curves line up like that when the knives are back-to-back.... so sexy. But yes, my misunderstanding of the Machax retaining strap is a fatal flaw of this design, I think. I'm going to keep thinking about this one.... luckily I have until March 1st.

**pours another glass of mead, to think this through**

 

[JWL]

and, an idea just struck. Let me mess with a few drawings, but I think I can make this work. Basically instead of both blades being on the same "plane," they have to be on different planes so that the machax can be removed blunt-side. The cool thing is, i think I can keep the sexy-curve-lineup. More soon....

 

[Tdhurl1103]

I have no stupendous ideas for a sheath design. There are some really creative designs here and I cannot compete. I have ideas about a sheath design for me but they are old ideas and more "traditional" if there is such a thing. Basically what I'm saying is; I don't need or want any whiz-bang sh*t to hold my blade. So, if I had to come up with something it would be.....just a simple sheath with a pocket on the front. I envision it is exactly like the Spec Ops Combat sheath for my BK2, only made entirely from leather. However, if I wanted a fire-rod ring/sleeve, I wouldn't want that thing to just dangle off the side. Put that ring/sleeve (whatever you call it) on the front of the smaller pocket.
Yeah, boring....clearly not a winner...or even that much fun....but that's my idea.

Ok, tell me to stfu now....LOL

Good luck to you all

 

[Skystorm]

Well I would say draw us a picture and enter :thumbup:

I have no stupendous ideas for a sheath design. There are some really creative designs here and I cannot compete. I have ideas about a sheath design for me but they are old ideas and more "traditional" if there is such a thing. Basically what I'm saying is; I don't need or want any whiz-bang sh*t to hold my blade. So, if I had to come up with something it would be.....just a simple sheath with a pocket on the front. I envision it is exactly like the Spec Ops Combat sheath for my BK2, only made entirely from leather. However, if I wanted a fire-rod ring/sleeve, I wouldn't want that thing to just dangle off the side. Put that ring/sleeve (whatever you call it) on the front of the smaller pocket.
Yeah, boring....clearly not a winner...or even that much fun....but that's my idea.

Ok, tell me to stfu now....LOL

Good luck to you all

 

[Hunter Sharp]

How about a wallet with a built in bk13 sheath.

Not a survival pouch but an actual wallet. Something you could EDC with a few survival items as well.

 

[LeeBower]

How about a wallet with a built in bk13 sheath.
View attachment 331159
Not a survival pouch but an actual wallet. Something you could EDC with a few survival items as well.

This would be awesome with a 14 in it. I have been wanting to figure out a way to attach my 14 sheath to my wallet without permanently disfiguring either one..

 

[Chameleonbear]

How about a wallet with a built in bk13 sheath.
View attachment 331159
Not a survival pouch but an actual wallet. Something you could EDC with a few survival items as well.

I've had that goin' on since I got my 13. I just stuffed the sheath into the billfold section of my wallet and it stays there.

 

[Carlos Oak]

Im thinking a Becker almost universal sheath (3 7 10 15 17)that would be dual carry Belt / molle



Please take proportion in the size, because I don't have any. The top is the snaps the doted line is where it would fold and the colors are only to separate leather layers and knife handle

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

First off let me apologize for the very poor artwork--I'm a shaky left hander and I free-handed these drawings. I also want to say I am a fan of all things modular. I like to customize my gear to what I am doing. With that being said I designed 2 different variations of the same design. Option A is beltless snap system (you will see what I mean in a second) and Option B is a belt/snap system. The sheath on Option A is tapered. The bottom width of the sheath is 1/2 inch wider than the top. Option B is parallel. I didnt include belt attachment but both would just have a belt loop at the top with a dangler attachment ring on it.
I wanted a pocket sheath for my 14 that would also be a piggyback sheath for my 9--I also think this would be cool if it was interchangable between the other big Beckers (meaning I could take this pocket/piggyback sheath and attach it onto my 2 also). Option A would have the snaps attached directly to the sheaths and pouch so that they could just directly snap together.
OPTION A
The components-Note the snaps on the front of the sheath--they will attach to the snaps on the back of the piggyback/pocket sheath and pouch--they are not to scale---

Back view of the pouch and piggyback/pocket sheath to show snap placement

All snapped together

To get an idea of what it would look like

OPTION B-belt/snap attachment option
For this option the ferro rod sleeve/pocket is dropped and the sheath has eyelets (that can be used for attachment purposes) sticking out beyond the width of the sheath (in a half hexagon sort of shape)--The distance between these eyelets would be the same as the width of the belts used to attach the pocket sheath and pouch. The belt can be sewn directly on to the pouch or could have the snaps in the back (same as option A) and can just attach to the belt in the same manner--pocket sheath would have to definetly attach to the belt in the same way as option A to keep its function as a pocket sheath--belts can be moved/switched around to customize it to your likings--
The components

Can be attached in multiple configurations (EDIT--I forgot to draw the snaps on the belts)

Note that there are 3 places a belt can fit between the eyelets--you could drop the pocket sheath and attach the the pouch in the center spacing--or vice versa ( 2 pouches would be a cool configuration too--not pictured)

Once again I apologize for the bad drawings. I should have had my 5 and 4 yr old sons draw them up for me--let me know if you have any questions or if I left anything out

 

[Skystorm]

Cool!!

First off let me apologize for the very poor artwork--I'm a shaky left hander and I free-handed these drawings. I also want to say I am a fan of all things modular. I like to customize my gear to what I am doing. With that being said I designed 2 different variations of the same design. Option A is beltless snap system (you will see what I mean in a second) and Option B is a belt/snap system. The sheath on Option A is tapered. The bottom width of the sheath is 1/2 inch wider than the top. Option B is parallel. I didnt include belt attachment but both would just have a belt loop at the top with a dangler attachment ring on it.
I wanted a pocket sheath for my 14 that would also be a piggyback sheath for my 9--I also think this would be cool if it was interchangable between the other big Beckers (meaning I could take this pocket/piggyback sheath and attach it onto my 2 also). Option A would have the snaps attached directly to the sheaths and pouch so that they could just directly snap together.
OPTION A
The components-Note the snaps on the front of the sheath--they will attach to the snaps on the back of the piggyback/pocket sheath and pouch--they are not to scale---

Back view of the pouch and piggyback/pocket sheath to show snap placement

All snapped together

To get an idea of what it would look like

OPTION B-belt/snap attachment option
For this option the ferro rod sleeve/pocket is dropped and the sheath has eyelets (that can be used for attachment purposes) sticking out beyond the width of the sheath (in a half hexagon sort of shape)--The distance between these eyelets would be the same as the width of the belts used to attach the pocket sheath and pouch. The belt can be sewn directly on to the pouch or could have the snaps in the back (same as option A) and can just attach to the belt in the same manner--pocket sheath would have to definetly attach to the belt in the same way as option A to keep its function as a pocket sheath--belts can be moved/switched around to customize it to your likings--
The components

Can be attached in multiple configurations (EDIT--I forgot to draw the snaps on the belts)

Note that there are 3 places a belt can fit between the eyelets--you could drop the pocket sheath and attach the the pouch in the center spacing--or vice versa ( 2 pouches would be a cool configuration too--not pictured)

Once again I apologize for the bad drawings. I should have had my 5 and 4 yr old sons draw them up for me--let me know if you have any questions or if I left anything out