Western Little Finn sheath

[mdsmith]

I recently acquired a Western brand Little Finn knife. It was in need of some attention, so the leather handles were soaked in oil, the tip was reground, and a good edge was put on it. The one thing I couldn't save was the sheath, it was totally dry rotted. Does anyone know where I might be able to fine an original replacement sheath? I know that I could have a custom one made, but I'd really like to have an original one.

 

[stockdog]

Not an original but an option I had to replace a Case Little Finn sheath and ordered it from Case.
Bob

 

[mdsmith]

That would work. What i meant by original is more the original style instead of the pouch style sheaths that seem so to be popular.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

These show the "original" style sheath for the L28 pre-1952. Are these similar to what came with yours? Frequently, the sheath I get with a model 28 when I get one off fleabay is a replacement/substitution. I even had one occasion where a seller sold an L28 with a "not original sheath" and later put up an L28 sheath for auction solo, probably because he figured he could make more money that way.

 

[seas165]

I just bought a western little fin im going tobmake a new sheath for it ill post pics of sheath it cam with tomorrow

 

[mdsmith]

These show the "original" style sheath for the L28 pre-1952. Are these similar to what came with yours? Frequently, the sheath I get with a model 28 when I get one off fleabay is a replacement/substitution. I even had one occasion where a seller sold an L28 with a "not original sheath" and later put up an L28 sheath for auction solo, probably because he figured he could make more money that way.

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Yup, that's the sheath it came with, but it was totally dry rotted. It basically just crumbled to pieces.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

I've had several sheaths come in dry rotted. That and blades w/ no sheaths is what got me into leather working/making my own sheaths. My fancy-work stamping draws heavy vacuum, so they are all plain with no oak leaves and acorns to be more authentic.