Say Jojo.... Why not turn it into a poll to say: Look at what I can make....
Then get folk to score out of 10?
Then get folk to score out of 10?
Leather sheaths: wet form or not & opinion on design
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Both very nice sheaths. The non-wet formed one looks the better of the two imo, but i think that could be down to the design which i like. I use both types and like others the clunk of a wet-formed sheath sounds secure.
However, the non wet-formed one looks the dogs.
However, the non wet-formed one looks the dogs.
Two great looking sheaths.
I really like the look of the non-wet formed sheath
What kind of stone you got in mind ?
Because I find the DC3 size of stone OK to use on folders but a bit awkward on fixed blades, a four inch stone would be better IMHO.
Pete.
I really like the look of the non-wet formed sheath
What kind of stone you got in mind ?
Because I find the DC3 size of stone OK to use on folders but a bit awkward on fixed blades, a four inch stone would be better IMHO.
Pete.
Two great looking sheaths.
I really like the look of the non-wet formed sheath
What kind of stone you got in mind ?
Because I find the DC3 size of stone OK to use on folders but a bit awkward on fixed blades, a four inch stone would be better IMHO.
Pete.
I have a small 2 3/4" x 1"x 4mm thick DMT diamond plate I use to touch up the blade. Not sure how big the DC3 is as I haven't got one. I just measured the space between the top of the top strap and the bottom of the bottom strap, and its just 3 3/4", so with a bit of tweaking of the sheath it might be possible to accommodate the 4" stone. How big are the dc3 and the 4" stone? The other possibility is to put a pocket on the bottom part at the rear of the sheath, there could be enough space there to put a 4" stone, I think, depending on how wide and thick it is.
The DC3 is 3" x 1" x 1/4" and the DC4 is 4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4".
I only relatively recently bought both and find them pretty handy.
Pete.
Oh come on Jojo... Why not be honest.....
They look really neat........
Why disguise that in an attempt to get opinion on a topic?
Actually, you're wrong. I was not fishing for compliments. I am too bl**dy old n ugly to bother with that too much anymore. I was looking for opinions. I am working on trying to make a good sheath for the bushcraft knives I make, and what better way is there than to ask people who have the same interest as I have for their opinions? When you work on your own, yes, of course its nice to get good feedback from people with the same interest, but it also helps to get people's opinions on what they like, what they feel works, and what features they would like to see. I am an amateur knife maker, and yes, I do sell some of my stuff and if I can come up with something people might like to buy, well, I don't see anything wrong in that. I can't justify spending much money on my hobby, and that means the hobby has to pay for itself.
For my tastes I prefer the wet formed one, looks far more well... fitted.
The other looks a bit more one size fits all.
The other looks a bit more one size fits all.
I like the wetform-one as regards looks however the or-not may be more practical...
Why the sparker keeper rigt up the top of the wet'n?
Why the sparker keeper rigt up the top of the wet'n?
Both very good pieces of work.
I like the look of the wetform one best.
What is meant by ''Banned'' in the title by MadRat's name?
I like the look of the wetform one best.
What is meant by ''Banned'' in the title by MadRat's name?
If you didn't know when you posted, you should know by now. Too bad you two use the same computer.
I used to do a lot of pistol shooting, when it was still legal, and most of the good quality leather holsters were so tightly wet moulded, you could almost read the serial number through the hide ! You could see every curve and bump.
There are all sorts of arguments for and against full moulding, but if the sheath does the job it was designed for, to the user's satisfaction, then it's a good sheath.
I'm waiting for a decent Kydex sheath t obecome available for the Mora Clipper knives, I think that material suits the knife well, very utilitarian.
I do like the Scandinavian knives and sheath combinations, where th knife has a round handle that fits deep into the sheath, it's a good looking combo, other knives suit different materials and methods better.
As a footnote, I've just remembered a thing from my pistol shooting days... Glock, the Austrian manufacturer of most of the police pistols in the free world today make a line of accessories that includes polymer holsters.
These holsters are moulded in a press, not around the gun, as a leather holster would be, and the retention is incredible ! Without any additional straps, the gun simply will not fall out of the holster. So secure is the fit, that you could end up with your waistband up round your ears, trying to draw your Glock.
I preferred leather, or some of the other composite holsters, never tried a Kydex pistol holster in my time, although over in USA, they are very popular now.
There are all sorts of arguments for and against full moulding, but if the sheath does the job it was designed for, to the user's satisfaction, then it's a good sheath.
I'm waiting for a decent Kydex sheath t obecome available for the Mora Clipper knives, I think that material suits the knife well, very utilitarian.
I do like the Scandinavian knives and sheath combinations, where th knife has a round handle that fits deep into the sheath, it's a good looking combo, other knives suit different materials and methods better.
As a footnote, I've just remembered a thing from my pistol shooting days... Glock, the Austrian manufacturer of most of the police pistols in the free world today make a line of accessories that includes polymer holsters.
These holsters are moulded in a press, not around the gun, as a leather holster would be, and the retention is incredible ! Without any additional straps, the gun simply will not fall out of the holster. So secure is the fit, that you could end up with your waistband up round your ears, trying to draw your Glock.
I preferred leather, or some of the other composite holsters, never tried a Kydex pistol holster in my time, although over in USA, they are very popular now.
Have you tried to make one with rawhide? It's easy to mould when wet and hard as hell when dry. I have made a few sheath for crooked knives with it. I think people worry about the thing softening in the rain, but it takes longer to soften than leather does and I waterproofed mine quite well.
I can't choose which one I like more Jojo, they're both marvelous. By the way, nice knife you have there 
Thanks Oz. It's one of a pair that's going to a good home soon. Just trying to work out a good sheath for them.
nige7whit
Would you know how they were moulded? I was wondering if they would have used a vacuum pump to be able to mould so precisely?
You can reduce teh orange peel effect on the leather by soaking the leather for a couple of minutes then putting it in the fridge for half an hour (more if you want) and tooling it with a false bone or similiar tool to bring it up to a shine.
I *really* like the wet formed one (9.5/10). Simplicity itself; form following function, even though I'm not a huge fan of firesteel loops. On the other hand, the non-wet formed one does nothing for me... Each to his own, I suppose.
Great work!
Joel (another one)
Great work!
Joel (another one)
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