I made this knife, well i didnt make it but i handled it, a couple of weeks ago. Now i have made a sheath to go with it ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Knife thread
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Sheath work flow, from pattern making to final product![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
thanks
Ed
working out the sheath shape
![IMG_8482.JPG IMG_8482.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45065-278325d19073d1357939e9b1b70e5eab.jpg)
transferring onto leather for cutting
![IMG_8483.JPG IMG_8483.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45066-e5b55da3d95dc68668ea2da78768e005.jpg)
rough shape cut out
![IMG_8484.JPG IMG_8484.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45067-27464a54d3f78b9574e0ff4cbe7c5d26.jpg)
cutting out a welt - a piece of leather to protect the stitches
![IMG_8486.JPG IMG_8486.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45068-64f77be265cd1d9034f0dffeca7d0efd.jpg)
lining up the knife on the welt to work out the interior shape
![IMG_8487.JPG IMG_8487.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45069-540bb452634777369b7ee94fa34dddcb.jpg)
final welt shape, this acts to protect the stitches and also acts as the internal holder for the knife
![IMG_8488.JPG IMG_8488.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45070-bc92fdd7e4993879b020549b41f2f917.jpg)
Dying the leather using fiebing leather dye
![IMG_8489.JPG IMG_8489.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45071-adade19c336f677ef48bb5b381751b1f.jpg)
Prepping the belt loop for gluing
![IMG_8490.JPG IMG_8490.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45072-e5e7e3da976a2d8f992952e21d82f02e.jpg)
Belt looped glued, not the ring for later dangler use if preferred
![IMG_8517.JPG IMG_8517.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45073-14daf4d2721c9ae61160b9d53548d4b0.jpg)
Belt loop sewn
![IMG_8518.JPG IMG_8518.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45074-9271afa713fd0a028392d9e7bc19a10e.jpg)
Knife thread
First time at handling/fitting scales to a knife.....
I did this as a project during COVID lockdown, to keep myself occupied on days off with crafts. This is something I have always wanted to attempt and i found it gave me good headspace when not at work and a way to unwind! I didnt make the blade, i brought a blank from Moonraker Knives - A Brisa...
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Sheath work flow, from pattern making to final product
thanks
Ed
working out the sheath shape
![IMG_8482.JPG IMG_8482.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45065-278325d19073d1357939e9b1b70e5eab.jpg)
transferring onto leather for cutting
![IMG_8483.JPG IMG_8483.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45066-e5b55da3d95dc68668ea2da78768e005.jpg)
rough shape cut out
![IMG_8484.JPG IMG_8484.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45067-27464a54d3f78b9574e0ff4cbe7c5d26.jpg)
cutting out a welt - a piece of leather to protect the stitches
![IMG_8486.JPG IMG_8486.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45068-64f77be265cd1d9034f0dffeca7d0efd.jpg)
lining up the knife on the welt to work out the interior shape
![IMG_8487.JPG IMG_8487.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45069-540bb452634777369b7ee94fa34dddcb.jpg)
final welt shape, this acts to protect the stitches and also acts as the internal holder for the knife
![IMG_8488.JPG IMG_8488.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45070-bc92fdd7e4993879b020549b41f2f917.jpg)
Dying the leather using fiebing leather dye
![IMG_8489.JPG IMG_8489.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45071-adade19c336f677ef48bb5b381751b1f.jpg)
Prepping the belt loop for gluing
![IMG_8490.JPG IMG_8490.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45072-e5e7e3da976a2d8f992952e21d82f02e.jpg)
Belt looped glued, not the ring for later dangler use if preferred
![IMG_8517.JPG IMG_8517.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45073-14daf4d2721c9ae61160b9d53548d4b0.jpg)
Belt loop sewn
![IMG_8518.JPG IMG_8518.JPG](https://bushcraftuk.com/community/data/attachments/45/45074-9271afa713fd0a028392d9e7bc19a10e.jpg)
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