My leather axe sheath split in the cold this year, it was also split by baggage monkeys on a flight.
The idea for an extreme cold and baggage handling proof axe sheath was born.
UHMWPE (basically solid Dyneema) seemed the obvious choice for it as its good down to -100c and is the most abrasion resistant plastic available. I also had some
Fitted to a Hultafors Bruks HY20 chopping axe.
I've had 3 attempts at making this. The first didn't fit quite right, the second split at the top as I was thermo-forming the plastic.
The third came out well. A nice secure fit.
The fit is tight for safety in case the strap ever came undone. I needed to fit a pull strap so I can yank it off with thick mittens without going anywhere near the edge. 2 press studs fitted in case one fails.
Made from virgin clear 3mm UHMWPE sheet.
1/4" brass Chicago screws from the Bay.
20mm Polyester Mil-spec webbing.
Prym brass press studs.
Hope you like
The idea for an extreme cold and baggage handling proof axe sheath was born.
UHMWPE (basically solid Dyneema) seemed the obvious choice for it as its good down to -100c and is the most abrasion resistant plastic available. I also had some
Fitted to a Hultafors Bruks HY20 chopping axe.
I've had 3 attempts at making this. The first didn't fit quite right, the second split at the top as I was thermo-forming the plastic.
The third came out well. A nice secure fit.
The fit is tight for safety in case the strap ever came undone. I needed to fit a pull strap so I can yank it off with thick mittens without going anywhere near the edge. 2 press studs fitted in case one fails.
Made from virgin clear 3mm UHMWPE sheet.
1/4" brass Chicago screws from the Bay.
20mm Polyester Mil-spec webbing.
Prym brass press studs.
Hope you like