old mora handle rebuild and sheath

[Ch@rlie]

Few years ago I posted a re handle I did of a broken handled mora I was given as a teenager. Turns out it wasnt very comfortable to use and I got cramp quite quickly in my hand as it was too bulky.
Over the last week I have re shaped it and given a teak oil finish.
The wood is some type of maple.
I never got a sheath for this knife and decided I wanted to have a go at making one. I have never attempted leather work before I dont have leather working tools and was'nt prepared to waste money paying on what I deemed to be an almost certain bin job.
While browsing a charity shop I spotted a wide belt for £2 bargin!
The thread I used is 45lb fishing braid.
I do have a dremil and a spikey wheel which I used to mark the thread holes.
I used a tiny round headed dremil bit. As a punch to give the dimple effect. And a wooden dowel for burnishing.
I am actually really pleased with the end result and would happily have another go some time.
I have done a belt loop also a cord loop so it can be used around the neck too.
(Sorry for size of pics didn't realise they were so large)

I welcome feed back good or bad and advise is always welcome

 

[crosslandkelly]

Looks great, nice job.

 

[quietone]

Superb job. Really liking the mora's showing up all of a sudden. Great story regarding how you managed to get such a great result without spending obscene money.
Love the colour, texture of the leather. The handle looks really comfortable as well.
Great pictures too.

 

[Ch@rlie]

Thankyou quietone,
I have to confess the image showing the dremil has the first cut out of the belt which was scrapped, I didnt think about belt loop ect. So started again.
So the actual finished item is the remainder of the belt.
I believe the wet forming also when I used olive oil to protect the leather, has given the colour change.

 

[NoName]

That is so nice ! My compliments
Unique
I like it alot

 

[Ch@rlie]

Thankyou Mors,
Only finished it today, so I keep coming back to look at the pic's waiting for coments too..

 

[Robson Valley]

Your choice of wood and leather compliment each other = very attractive.
Gotta love the price!

 

[Ch@rlie]

Thankyou Robson Valley.

The end result was not planned in advance, I think some things are just meant to be.

 

[cbrdave]

I like that a lot, I'm going to re handle mine, I had a sheath made for it ages ago but can't get on with the original handle, thanks for sharing.

 

[Ch@rlie]

Thankyou cbrdave.

The advise I'd offer for a re handle is dont put any finish on you re handled knife until you have done some tasks using it.. I found the original handle shape I did very comfortable in hand, but was shocked how easy my hand ached or cramped while actually using it.

 

[John Fenna]

Nice work!
Charity shops provide me with lots of my crafting materials too
Keep up the DIY - keep the "Craft" in Bushcraft!

 

[Ch@rlie]

Thankyou John Fenna

Already made new plans for the same design sheath, this one didnt have enough width to include a strip of leather to protect the stitching from the blade.
Still its a perfect excuse to make another at some point

 

[cbrdave]

Thankyou cbrdave.

The advise I'd offer for a re handle is dont put any finish on you re handled knife until you have done some tasks using it.. I found the original handle shape I did very comfortable in hand, but was shocked how easy my hand ached or cramped while actually using it.

Thanks for the heads up, didn't think of that, I would of got it till comfy to hold and then sealed it, only to find it wasn't quite right,

You've save me some Agro,
Cheers.