leather sheath for a army issue frosts mora

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miyakoboy

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Having recently bought myself a budget frosts mora knife, i really want to replace its terrible plastic sheath. Does anyone know of any online shops that sell good quality sheaths for a reasonable price. thanks

ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.
 

Bardster

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b****r that didnt work - i'll try again shall I?
my latest attept at a sheath...
 

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leon-1

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miyakoboy said:
Having recently bought myself a budget frosts mora knife, i really want to replace its terrible plastic sheath. Does anyone know of any online shops that sell good quality sheaths for a reasonable price. thanks

ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.

I know that Allan Blade make them in Kydex, but I don't know how long you would currently have to wait for one. :)
 

khimbar

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Had a feeling you were gonna say that! Don't suppose you have a pattern do you? I fancy making something similar though knowing my handicraft abilities I should really stay well away... :D

They're really nice!
 

Brixton

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miyakoboy said:
ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.

Rubbish.
I made this with an old tool belt and the handle with a bit of old mahogany from the cellar
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/185120.jpg
You cannot do worse than this :)

Oh god now I've uploaded the image I've seen the state of the carpet :eek:
Anyone know how to shave a golden Labrador?
 

Chopper

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Brixton said:
Oh god now I've uploaded the image I've seen the state of the carpet :eek: Anyone know how to shave a golden Labrador?

Forget shaving, try immac (sp) its quicker and no risk of cuts. :D

Only joking, before I get flamed :eek: :eek: :eek:
 

Bardster

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There was a really nice tutorial over on BB that i followed - never made sheaths in this way before though i do do lots of other leatherwork. Turned out really well and easy too.
http://www.britishblades.com/home/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=42
I shall be bringing it along to the MM meet as well as my new Stuart Marsh Yaaaayyyyyy

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forgot that there was a tutorial on this very forum that was damn good too
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=5971


khimbar said:
Had a feeling you were gonna say that! Don't suppose you have a pattern do you? I fancy making something similar though knowing my handicraft abilities I should really stay well away... :D

They're really nice!
 

Thistle

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Having watched the forum for some time now I finally got round to joining. So I thought it was about time I contributed.
The sheath I made was done by using the knowledge and link provided by you guys on the forum. I didn’t find it that hard and it only took me about 2-3 hours. I should point out that I did not use any specialist tools. Just a stanley knife, eating fork (for marking the stitch holes) Drill and a tea spoon for moulding. the leather. I bough the leather from www.leprevo.co.uk and the twine from my local shoe repair shop. I haven’t dyed it yet as this was my prototype.

I hope this helps you take the plunge and make your own, as there is nothing more satisfying than creating something useful.

I have one question for the forum, the sheath I made fits on the left side which I prefer as a right handed person, hold with left draw with right. What do people prefer left or right as I noticed left hand sheaths are rare.
 

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Marts

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Thistle said:
Having watched the forum for some time now I finally got round to joining. So I thought it was about time I contributed.
The sheath I made was done by using the knowledge and link provided by you guys on the forum. I didn’t find it that hard and it only took me about 2-3 hours. I should point out that I did not use any specialist tools. Just a stanley knife, eating fork (for marking the stitch holes) Drill and a tea spoon for moulding. the leather. I bough the leather from www.leprevo.co.uk and the twine from my local shoe repair shop. I haven’t dyed it yet as this was my prototype.

I hope this helps you take the plunge and make your own, as there is nothing more satisfying than creating something useful.

I have one question for the forum, the sheath I made fits on the left side which I prefer as a right handed person, hold with left draw with right. What do people prefer left or right as I noticed left hand sheaths are rare.

Well done Thistle and welcome to BCUK.

In answer to your question about left / right draw check this recent BCUK poll
Which sheath

Marts
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