Traditional Bowie Knife Sheath

[griecke]

I'm building a Bowie knife and am trying to find information on the construction of the type of sheath I see a lot in pictures of original Bowies.

Here's an image of the type I'm talking about.

I'm hoping some of you can help me out.

Does this type of shealth have a name?

Information on the construction of such a sheath.

Here's a picture of my knife which is still under construction.

I do Cowboy Action Shooting and I'm building this for my costume. So it's a show knife and not intended for extensive use. The blade is from an old flat spring out of a truck.

Here's a picture.

Thanks in advance.

Gary Riecke
Bigfork, Montana

 

[Hankins]

Try Bruce Evans if his site is still up he may have a tutorial on making one.

 

[David Stifle]

Gary,

If you scroll up to the top of the page you will see a series of subjects. Click on "related" and it will take you to the sheath forum.

Dave

 

[Phil Dwyer]

Hi Gary-- I often enjoy and learn from folks' questions, such as yours. They are apparently referred to as throat and tip sheaths. Here are a few links I ferreted out. Keep us posted on your progress! -- All the best, Phil

Bowie Knife Sheath
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=680068

Fiber glass sheath pics
http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?289-Fiber-glass-sheath-pics

Full nickel silver sheath
http://beknivessite2.homestead.com/nssheath.html

wooden sheath trick
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=442729

Throat & Tip Sheath Question No 1
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239095

Silver Sheath Tips......
http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?4788-Silver-Sheath-Tips......

Leather Covered Sheaths
http://www.engnath.com/sheaths.htm

Leather covered wood sheaths
http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=8462

 

[mike deibert]

Hey Gary,

I'm in the beginning stages of doing the same project. A customer is asking for a Bowie and sheath for Civil War reenactments. The knife will not be the issue but a sheath will be. I'd love to see what you come up with.

Mike