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I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far #233474 07/15/08 04:44 AM
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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:

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

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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="" />


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Andy Wayne] #233475 07/15/08 05:21 AM
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I like it alot Andy! [Linked Image from i34.tinypic.com]

nice job there. I think it would work really nice and looks really nice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: WhichDawg] #233476 07/15/08 07:04 AM
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Sweet work andy. Im just like you i like to make my own stuff from time to time. It passes the time and like you said your always learning something new. Your right tho, nothing feels better then knowing you made it yourself.

I mite have to give this a try.


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: KnifeParty] #233477 07/15/08 07:54 AM
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That works, sweet <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: 338 Stalker] #233478 07/15/08 10:19 AM
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Nice Andy. I may try something like that. You have inspired me!


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Gratefuldog] #233479 07/15/08 10:58 AM
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I like that sheath. There's nothing like making something yourself, finishing up, looking at it and saying "I made this!" That really goes a long way. Especially after you get to the point that you can say "man... I do good work!"

I've been toying with making my own sheaths for a while now, but I just haven't had the drive to actually get started. It's right up there with making my own knives.


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Jon C] #233480 07/15/08 12:28 PM
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looks like a neat project

good work


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: VANCE] #233481 07/15/08 12:47 PM
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looks good, andy. nice work.


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: VANCE] #233482 07/15/08 12:51 PM
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Excellent Job, Andy!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

At first look I wondered about the retention, but sounds like you dealt with that pretty dog gone good. Great job!

Although I don't have time to go to Goodwill most of the time, when I do, I always find something interesting and useful. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Rainwalker] #233483 07/15/08 12:54 PM
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That's a cool sheath.

It would have been interesting to have placed a little bump of leather around the choil.


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Sharp] #233484 07/15/08 01:14 PM
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Very nice.


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Re: I made a new leather sheath, my 2nd one so far [Re: Shaolin] #233485 07/15/08 02:54 PM
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Looking better everytime, I remember when you started with the cardboard sheaths, then the LV sheath, and now this one. Keep up the great work! I keep saying this for every one of your sheath threads, but I gotta try that.


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