Vertical sheath for a Case folder

[Gary W. Graley]

Finally got a chance to make a sheath for this one,
I knew with the contour of the main blade, it would
work very well to be retained in a sheath and it does

It's a Case 6231 1/2, a Case XX 6 dot code, which I am lead to understand
that it was made back in 1974, back while I was in the Navy

Heading to Clearwater FL for the week for work, will be bringing this folder
along for the ride
G2

 

[JAlexander]

Yet another great one, Gary.

James

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks James, while you could just carrry the knife in your pocket,
lint and gunk seems to be drawn to the blades and insides like a magnet!
This helps to keep it clear of that stuff and also makes it a bit handier
even when sitting down to retrieve the knife, it's a nice knife too!
here's a Thread started about the knife itself.

G2

 

[SBranson]

Classic knife and just a wonderful sheath. Glad to see something of yours again. Just immaculate work.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks, I take a break over the winter from leather work,
on this sheath you can see along the last few stitches where
I back stitch a couple to anchor the stitching in place.
G2

 

[Greg45]

Good to see you back at it, Gary. And it's good to see you haven't lost your touch.

That's a beauty. :thumbup:

 

[Dusty One]

Great leather work as usual......

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks guys, got to give her a carry in Clearwater this past week,
very handy and just love the size of that knife too!
G2

 

[ch46]

Howdy Gary. Nice work and excellent detail on that sheath. Could we get a picture of the backside? Sure would appreciate it.
Thanks, Ray

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks Ray, the sheath is made from one piece of leather, folder around
and then down behind the knife, sort of leather origami kinda thing.

I form it, dye, emboss, glue it together, stitch it up by hand, sewing down
to near the bottom and then I bring the stitches back up to the top side
and glue the folded down back side to make the belt loop, then I punch
holes around the bottom again, thread the one side of the thread back
through the hole to continue sewing around the bottom. Then I back stitch
a few stitches to lock the thread in place.

I have my G2 stamp, then the month and year and then my little Right footprint
just as a reminder to always start out on your right foot when you wear the knife

G2

 

[ch46]

Howdy Gary. Thanks for your quick and informative response. I really admire your work. :thumbup: