Stitching along the spine?

[Shotgun]

I don't see anyone doing this but wondered if it was feasable. I'm looking into making my own sheath and wanted to do a norse style but move the stitching from along the side of the knife to the spine. Anyone try that or can foresee any problems?

 

[Tinbasher]

When they stitch along the blade side they add a welt so the blade won't cut the stitching, I think you will end up cutting through the leather unless you line the sheath with Kydex or something else .
Richard

 

[Shotgun]

That's what I'm trying to avoid. I was going to follow these instructions found here for the scandi sheath (http://www.mamut.net/gjknives/) and was just wondering if there would be any harm in moving the stitching to the spine.