Leather thonging

[Draven]

Howdy folks!
I'm going to be buying some black leather thonging, to braid baldrics for knives and to lace up sheaths, et cetera. What I'm wondering about is thickness - would 2mm round be ok, strength wise? Right now I'm using a baldric made from white 2mm twine, the sort you buy in corner shops for 99p a ball.

Advice would be appreciated

Cheers and atb
Pete

 

[troy]

Ye 2mm should be strong enough as long as it's not under about 4-5mm wide. I use 1.8mm veggy all the time for belts, pounches etc so you should be OK.

 

[Buckshot]

I use kanagroo for my braiding
It's only about 1mm thick but is stronger than similar cow hide

Mark

 

[Draven]

Thanks folks!

I've been wanting to try some kangaroo leather for a sheath, now you mention it

Atb
Pete