I'd echo the 'policy' of some of the other sheath makers on here that commissions for sheaths can be difficult, particularly for non-standard knives. Sheaths are made to fit the knife, so the sheath maker needs the knife in question. Not a problem for a standard knife, as the maker probably has one to use as a pattern, but if the knife owner has to post the knife to the maker then we get potential problems with lost in the post, insurance, etc., and the owner has to trust the maker to look after the knife. Not a problem for the reputable makers on here but, even so, you have to have a good deal of trust to send your prized knife to someone you've never met.
For myself, therefore, I'd generaly stick to making sheaths for standard knives /saws (e.g. clippers and woody clones, laplanders) and, rather than do explicit commissions, I'd make a sheath that could still be sold on if the requester decided not to take it (i.e. I wouldn't generally put initials on). Having said that, I'm happy to do a 'commission' in as much as if someone wants a particular pattern, I'll make a sheath and give them first refusal on it.
A handmade sheath like this is going to be going for something like £35 - there's a lot of time goes into it. There was a recent thread on these lines and you can definitely make one for less than this yourself, but setting yourself up to do leatherwork is going to cost you in tools and materials - plus time in learning how do do it well. Makers on here have also generally served a decent 'apprenticeship', during which time they've likely made stuff that goes to waste, e.g. because of mistakes made during learning, that has to be either thrown or given away. It's all a balance between how you value your own time and money.
Hope that doesn't all sound too negative!
PM me if you're interested in one. This one is hopefuly being picked up by the new owner this evening, so I'm ready to move onto the next project.
Geoff
