This sheath sux

Moosez45

Moosez45

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And what's worse I made it!!! This a new black dye that I got to do an "aged" sheath for a Korean Era knife for a guy. I don't like it. Now the sheath is 8/9oz shoulder, single stitch, formed for retention, full welt, and waterproofed. I was trying to keep a low profile on the sheath, so I went with a single stitch instead of my usual double. I don't like single stitches either, now that I have done one. Don't get me wrong, its a stout sheath and can take some abuse, but that black looks like a flea market rambo survial knife pleather sheath now. I'll be going back to my British Tan for the ESEE 3 I am working on, should be done tonight. Stitching is pretty tough right now, since I just got my hand out of the cast a week ago and the atrophy is horrible. Working leather is helping out though. Feel free to comment on the sheath, and if you say its ugly, believe me, that will make 2 of us. Lol. Thanks. Moose

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I actually disagree. It looks good to me. :thumbup:

We are always hardest on ourselves... :D
 
Yeah, I quite like it, too. I don't know what flea markets you've been going to, but if they have sheaths like that, it's better than the ones around here. :D

Kyle
 
Looks like a nice solid sheath. I like it. Although I would agree, a tough looking sheath like that deserves double stitching :)
 
So, let me get this straight. You made it, don't like it and want fellow members input?

I would tend to agree with you.;)

However; if I were looking for a black, single stitch lo-pro, I'd probably go for it!
I agree with smcclown, it needs a double stitch.
 
Looks really good though man.

I know what you mean though, I've made a bunch of leather sheaths and I've never been really happy with them.

Kydex crafting is a simple science, once you figure it out but leather working is an art to be mastered. I'm just not capable of doing good leatherwork, that's why I do kydex.:D
 
It's not that bad....a crease line up along the opening would look good and give it a more finished look.
I disagree with the double stitch fans, it would be over-kill, not necessary here. A couple back stitches up at the top is always a good idea however.
 
Hey Moose, thats not a bad looking sheath. Could use a good polishing..

Looks like you Dyed the sheath after assembly. I say this because I see brown at the mouth of the sheath. If that is the case, try dying the leather first, right after it's cut out. Then you let it dry between 24 and 48 hours or more depending on humidity and what not. If the leather still has a strong smell of dye, it hasn't dried enough. After it dries you can start assembling or wet molding.

IMO Some sheaths look better when the thread contrasts the color of the leather. Might be something to think about. Over all, It looks like a simple no frills sheath.

Heber
 
Thanks for the heads up guys. Moose
 
I agree with what rayban said about the crease line, and I think one stitch would be fine on this sheath. looks very functional.

Kyle.
 
it's nice to see someone who's critical of their own work and welcomes critique from others. i've seen to many people get bent out of shape when someone offers a simple suggestion. :rolleyes: (not here, just in general)

the sheath looks fairly decent and very serviceable. color choice is subjective, different people like different stuff.

like rayvan said, a line at the top would be a nice finishing touch. and IF you could find stitching material to match the liners that would be a really nice touch and add some contrast. (probably hard to do with that liner color tho) some will like double stitching, but it's not a must have.
 
That's a great looking sheath! But if I read you right, you are saying the black looks a little dull and cheap?

I would agree from an aesthetic point of view that maybe a top crease detailing at the opening will help to give it a sharper look, but functionally, it's perfect.. it would look good if you have a drop loop attachment that wraps just below the throat of the sheath (i'm not too sure what that portion of the sheath is called :confused: so I assume the throat should be correct?)

Otherwise I actually quite like it!

I wouldn't know the proper way to age leather but I would sand and "scratch" certain areas of the sheath to give it a distressed look to add some character! I've been doing it this way on my leather items (not sheaths though).
 
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A quick light wipe with some Lexol and a good buffing with a soft rag or shoeshine brush might help smooth the surface finish a bit and Kiwi natural shoe polish would add a touch of luster.
The single stitch line is fine and further embellishments might be a bit overboard for a heavy use sheath.
I think it's fine, myself.
 
When I done the sheath that I bought it for, I dyed it and let it dry for a day, then used a piece of burlap to buff with. It really gave it an antique look before I sealed it. I didn't get pics because I am lame. Moose :D
 
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