Birch bark sheaths

[fred gordon]

I have been playing about with Birch bark today. What a fabulous material to work with. Made these two sheaths for a couple of Frosts. One is going to a friend who made me an Ash paddle for my birthday.

 

[bushyboo]

nice sheaths fred
how did you tie the bits wound round the main sheath ?
have you got any pics of the other side ?
im very interested in having a go myself

 

[fred gordon]

nice sheaths fred
how did you tie the bits wound round the main sheath ?
have you got any pics of the other side ?
im very interested in having a go myself

The technique is surprisingly simple and the sheaths look the same on the other side. Have a look here;
www.pinewoodforge.com/sheath.making.html
However, don't follow their sizing. I made the width 1.5ins for the Frost.Let me know how you get on.

 

[bushyboo]

Thanks for the link fred
going for a walk at the weekend so il hopefully get some bark then.

 

[Bushcraft4life]

Those sheaths look great.

 

[torjusg]

I make them slightly different, but essentially the same.
http://torjusgaaren.blogspot.com/2006/12/birch-bark-sheath.html

 

[WhichDoctor]

Wow thats a grate idea, grate link too. I just dug out a cereal packet from the recycling box and knocked one up myself, ridiculously easy! Unfortunately the card wasn't quite long enough but it still works.





I can't wait to get my hands on some burch bark, I found a dead standing tree last week. I'll have to see if it's still good enough to use.

 

[penvisser]

sorry, but i like a leather sheath better.

The technique might come in handy though when you have lost yours.

Penvisser.