Celtic Kukri Sheath - my baby!

[woodspirits]

love it, it looks old and well used already! good work Hamish.

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks again everyone There was a learning curve with this and i hope to make more quickdraw sheaths in the future they are good fun. Just a real shame the tooling has come out rough before i oiled it, it was all smooth and pretty crisp. but what the hell i let my standards drop when its for me as i dont care

 

[crosslandkelly]

Very tasty! nice work Hamish.

 

[Goatboy]

That is a thing of beauty. Ticks all my boxes anyway. Well made and cleverly thought out, beautifuly excecuted knotwork but subdued at the same time. (Like when you catch a faint but intreiguing sent from a passing lady). Very cool.

 

[mountainm]

I'd say that's your best work yet (tooling at least). Nicely done halfgoat.

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks folks to be honest i would do this sort of stuff all the time but as most of my work is on commission i can't! next present to myself is a scabbard for my sword will make it similar to this i reckon nice and gnarly!

 

[grey-array]

I love it Hamish, and exactly my thoughts if it for myself, if it works its good, don't need a superb condition on my side,
Fine will do the job just fine ^^
Yours sincerely Ruud

 

[Shambling Shaman]

I love my Kukri, and you have inspired me

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks my kukri is a well used work horse it has handled everything i have thrown at it. sold both my axes as i realised my kukri works better (for me) and sold my big knives as again this does all the jobs needed such a great tool.

 

[Llwyd]

Thanks all im chuffed with it Going to keep oiling it with neatsfoot until it darkens more

Watch the neatsfoot oil as it rots stitches. I repaired so many western saddles because people do not know this. If you want to darken, waterproof and protect it, try Kocholine. Once I found it I never went back.

I have a kukri sheath to make for a customer and I may steal your pattern. Easier and lighter than leather over wood.

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks for the top good to know and feel free to use the pattern it works a charm

 

[Harvestman]

I'm not a sheaths fan usually, but I really like that. Great stuff.

 

[resnikov]

Thats looks really nice, well done.

Where did you get you kukri from?

 

[The Edge]

Was thinking of starting a Hatchet vs Kukri thread as thinking of going for one or the other.
I did have a kukri for a while and like them,Although,I do'nt have any hand axe experience.And Hell,I'd even thought of having a go at making a kukri from scratch.

[...Find myself leaning toward the kukri now .Would be interested as to why you prefer these over a hatchet]

Like the sheath very much Dread,I'll know where to come when I need something similar !.

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks fellas I cant remember where i got the kukri, kukrihouse online i think. I have handled other kukris but for some reason mine is just perfect for me in terms of weight distribution, size, grind, and overall comfort and feel. I just find it very economical for cutting and splitting and can even carve with it further down the blade where it is viciously sharp. It is also the only knife i have managed to keep reasonably sharp even after accidentally cutting through cutting matts, tables, and even concrete! not bad for £50

 

[Hugo]

That looks good Hamish, nice all round.

 

[Goatboy]

Was thinking of starting a Hatchet vs Kukri thread as thinking of going for one or the other.
I did have a kukri for a while and like them,Although,I do'nt have any hand axe experience.QUOTE]

Yeah it's that old debate about what's best for you. I like many here have a wee sharp things fetish. And use different tools for different jobs. Love my main axe, sheath knife and billhook (was amazed when I came to this sight how rare billhooks were amongst bushcrafters). But one of the things that make a tool usable is how you can store it to use it when you need it. That's why a good practicle sheath is a must. If it's not to hand them you end up using what is many times. (It's why my little opinel No.6 is in and out of the pocket all day every day. Whould be interested if you do start a thread, it's been done before though I don't think billhooks were on the options. Would also be good to see if time has changed folks choices (or does everyone still have a "Woodlore" love afair

GB

 

[JohnC]

I enjoy using my kuk, and I agree it can be an ideal tool for many camp tasks etc. I re-covered the
sheath as the black leather was a bit thin and I fancied giving it a go. When I uncoverd the wood of the sheath there were drawings on the wood.... manybe someone doodling in the workshop, or a custom?

 

[Dreadhead]

very nice John! your kukri looks very similar to mine just with a smooth handle. I ordered that one but they sent me the grooved handle one instead which im happy with

 

[Dreadhead]

another coat of neatsfoot and it's taking on a very nice aged look already been out splitting wood with it today a beauty