I recently finished my 2nd leather sheath and I thought I’d show you guys. It’s a pocket sheath for my Swamp Warden. After months of owning it, I finally have something to carry it in. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I made this sheath from a used leather belt I got at Goodwill for $1. I go to several Goodwills in the area, and I’m always on the lookout for good leather to remake into sheaths. The waxed thread was from Hobby Lobby. I think this one is better fitted than my 1st sheath. Every time you make one you learn a little bit more. They’re a lot of work, but it’s satisfying to create something like this.

I glued the sections together, then used a drill to make the holes, then I hand sewed it using a saddle stitch. Next time I’m gonna use a drill press, because I had trouble getting the holes straight in a row on the backside when it came through. To mark the holes for drilling, I used one of those quilting tools from the sewing department at Walmart that looks like a little spur wheel on a handle. They were kinda close, so I drilled every other hole. Anyway, here it is:



Other side. That scratch isn’t as bad as it looks in the pic. The flash made it look more pronounced.


You make notice in the mouth of the sheath that the three pieces are a little off. I was holding them in place and clamping them while the glue tried, and I didn’t notice it had shifted slightly until it had dried.


I rounded the corner so I would know which way the blade goes back in the sheath, as it only fits one way. Also, that makes it sit in the bottom of a pocket easier. I dyed the rounded corner, smoothed the edges, sandpapered it, dyed it, and covered the whole sheath with Ren Wax.


Here’s a couple pics before I glued and sewed it, to show what I mean that the blade only fits one way. The hole you see near the tip is one of the belt holes. I didn’t think it would matter on the inside section as it wouldn’t be seen, and that way I could use the end section of the belt.





The sheath fits perfect, with great retention. You need a decent tug to pull it out. Even if you hold it upside down and shake it, it won’t fall out. I don’t plan on becoming a major sheath maker, (even though I think “Naylor Knife Sheaths” has a nice sound to it) but I might make a couple in my free time as a hobby and eBay ‘em or something.

So, whatcha think? Like it? I think it’s pretty decent for less than $1 of materials and several hours of work. It’s certainly a step up from my cardboard/duct tape sheaths. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />