Unique Sheath Design

woodrat

woodrat

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I took my ASH-1 to a local leather smith who maks sheaths for a relatively famous local knife maker. I thought it would be cool to have a sheath made by him and support the local economy. He typically makes cases for geological tools, and his creation for my knife emulates that principal. I pretty much left the design up to him. I have never seen another quite like this. The fit is superb and positioned riviets and snaps where they would not mar the knife. Fit is a little snug, but not too much and the flap makes it look more like a case for pliers, not screaming "knife"....


Here's a photo with the ASH-1 out of the sheath.
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Thought I'd include a few toys for scale. Enjoy! ;)
 
I like that design too!! To add some constructive criticism, it'd be awesome if the the flap clipped onto the back, so you had multi carry options - open or closed. Still, I really like it!!
 
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Gorgeous sheath man, Looks very well made. I'm sure you will get years of use from it. I really like the tanned leather
 
Thanks guys! Funny no one tried to guess who he makes sheaths for or ask about the other "steel" in the photos. The
end of the sheath reminds me of the current trend in cowboy boots with the square toe. He used top quality leather and I love the double stitching. What's cool is I know this leather will develop a patina over time. He has some before and after shots of his products (new vs aged).
 
Nice overall protection of the knife handle.

Probably not California legal, though. Could be considered concealment. Or worse yet could be confused with a gun holster from a distance or from the side. :(
 
woodrat said:
Thanks guys! Funny no one tried to guess who he makes sheaths for or ask about the other "steel" in the photos. The
end of the sheath reminds me of the current trend in cowboy boots with the square toe. He used top quality leather and I love the double stitching. What's cool is I know this leather will develop a patina over time. He has some before and after shots of his products (new vs aged).
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So who made it! And awesome guns!
 
G Feller has been bookmarked.

SImply put, this is the type of design I wish were more readily available--that being the 'flapped' style sheath--for both handguns and knives. The additional protection offered by the flat is appreciated when you get caught out in less than stellar weather. The flap can also help with comfort to keep things from poking you in the side and also protect jacket linings if the butt of the item has some points/rough edges to it.

My request would include probably a wider belt slot to help distribute the weight, and perhaps some type of drain hole or other method to help dry things out a bit. But other than that, a VERY nice field design.

BOSS
 
I'd actually like to see the belt attachment as more of a pancake design. I have more knives for him to fashion leather for.
 
Simple but elegant.
I have a Blackhawk also, 44 mag. with 5 1/2" barrel.
Stainless with rosewood like yours.
Very nice!!
 
I added this pic to your thread over at The Swamp so I guess it fits here as well. I have carried this old G96 around in a flap sheath for close to 20 years, very comforting to know it is in there safe and sound... ;)

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Mountain Wildman said:
Simple but elegant.
I have a Blackhawk also, 44 mag. with 5 1/2" barrel.
Stainless with rosewood like yours.
Very nice!!
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I believe that is the Accusport variant...5 1/2 Stainless Bisley model with what I'd guess is a Belt Mountain base pin. They made limited runs of them in at least .357, 44, and 45LC, and perhaps .41, but not sure on that. A simply awesome plateform and I have wondered for YEARS why that isn't a regularly cataloged item. The serious 'smiths usually make up custom revolvers like that at a hefty price (granted they're usually high end, hand tuned guns), but for an off the shelf field grade single action that can take the heaviest loads, they're tough to beat. The pre-lock 629 ain't to shabby either, a bit more portable, but they usually won't stand up the heavy loads the way a Ruger will.

Anyway, back on topic...nice sheath!!!
 
Great looking sheath. Been thinking of something similar for some of my larger blades so I can more easily carry them while hiking and not freaking people out.

Patrick
 
BOSS1 said:
I believe that is the Accusport variant...5 1/2 Stainless Bisley model with what I'd guess is a Belt Mountain base pin. They made limited runs of them in at least .357, 44, and 45LC, and perhaps .41, but not sure on that. A simply awesome plateform and I have wondered for YEARS why that isn't a regularly cataloged item. The serious 'smiths usually make up custom revolvers like that at a hefty price (granted they're usually high end, hand tuned guns), but for an off the shelf field grade single action that can take the heaviest loads, they're tough to beat. The pre-lock 629 ain't to shabby either, a bit more portable, but they usually won't stand up the heavy loads the way a Ruger will.

Anyway, back on topic...nice sheath!!!
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This one is a .45 Colt. Purchased around 2000 timeframe. There were two there and I wish I could have gotten. Both of them.... Alas, newly married, I got in enough trouble getting the one! I wrote Ruger in 1998 and asked them to build this very gun. They said they had no plans to build such an item and sent me a catalog and patch. Still have it all. My jaw dropped when I saw this one in the case at the gun shop in Houston. It will handle some hot loads.. More potent than a standard .44 mag. However, love Smiths for their refinement and smoother actions ; )
 
How'd I miss this one! Nice leather woodrat! I like the flap design, I did one a few years back and really enjoyed it. :)
 
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