First wetformed sheath

[Indoorsout]

Got this knife in a trade a while back and finally got around to making a sheath for it It's a little knife, just over 6" length with a blade just under 3", no idea what metal but it holds a darned good edge

Sheath is 3mm veg finished with Wheelers traditional beeswax furniture cream well, it's what I had handy and it did a good job of waterproofing it!

 

[pwb]

That's a fine sheath Rafe .
Combined with the knife makes a really useful looking package.

I've been reading a lot about how to make a sheath, I'm meaning to have ago at making one for my Mora.
So far I've got various cardboard templates made .

ATB,

Pete.

 

[Indoorsout]

One tip for you then which I learned the hard way. Cardboard doesn't bend like leather. Before you cut anything wrap your leather around the knife and measure how much you need to go around and have enough for stitching. I cut my first one straight from the template and the knife wouldn't fit when I'd stitched it! Still, if it teaches something it's not a loss and I could still cut the welt from it

 

[Jack_D]

Rafe,

Beautiful work - it compliments the knife well. Where did you get the leather from for the sheath as this is something I would like to try as I have a frosts 2000 and like the knife but not so happy with the sheath.

Cheers

Jon

 

[pwb]

Thanks for that info Rafe .

I cut my first one straight from the template and the knife wouldn't fit when I'd stitched it!

Must of been a bit of a sickener.

Last stitch... try knife... :aargh4:

Cheers,

Pete.

 

[Indoorsout]

Thanks Pete, yeah it was a bit of a bummer!

Jon, I got the leather from here - http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/ They used to have a store in Northampton but now just have the one in Matlock. Good people though

 

[topknot]

Very nice looking sheath.

 

[Jack_D]

Thanks Rafe - I will will give them a go

Cheers

Jon

 

[TJRoots]

very nice sheath there.

sorry to be a bit off topic but is that whittling book its resting on any good? been thinking bout buying one and wanna make sure i dont get one thats pants.

TJ

 

[brancho]

Good work

I have also cut a piece for too small to make a sheath

 

[Tye Possum]

Nice sheath, I plan on making one at some point myself but I'm not sure if I'll ever get around to it.

sorry to be a bit off topic but is that whittling book its resting on any good? been thinking bout buying one and wanna make sure i dont get one thats pants.

Hi, I hear that one is good but is mostly carving birds and such which might be good if that's what you want but I have his other book called The Little Book of Whittling which has stuff like a spoon, a fork, a walking stick, a slingshot, a canoe, as well as some animals and plants. It's a good book, I'd recommend it.
The authors name is Chris Lubkemann by the way.

 

[Indoorsout]

Thanks everyone

TJ, I'd go for the one Tye mentioned, unless you really like making twig birds Still, it's good for teaching featherstick techniques!

 

[TJRoots]

ok thanks guys i'll go for the little book of whittling, as for little wooden birds, maybe oneday, but for now i'll stick to making slightly more practical items

TJ