sheath leather

[monkey boy]

i made my first sheath yesterday for my mora and it doesnt look to bad. the problem is that i think the leather was to thin for the job because my knife pearst the sheath when i put it in. can any one help me please, i need to know what kind of leather is good to use also where can i get it. many thanx
monkey boy

 

[Kerne]

I use 3mm veg tanned for sheaths.

 

[singteck]

And don't forget to add a welt.

singteck

 

[brancho]

Remember the welt as said

Look HERE to see how

 

[Jeannius61]

3mm veg tan. Recommended for leather is le Prevo. They give a reliable service.
As Singtek has advised - learn how to make a welt in your pattern. It helps prevent the blade from cutting through the leather, and also saves the stitching from getting cut.
Good luck with your project.

 

[John Fenna]

For small amounts of sheath leather try Attleborough Accessories.

 

[lee22]

theres always this, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270338824548 ,dunno how good it is but not a bad price
lee

 

[wanderingblade]

theres always this, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270338824548 ,dunno how good it is but not a bad price
lee

Top bit of kit that!
I hear the seller is happy to do a good deal for BCUK members as well. ;-)

 

[lee22]

Top bit of kit that!
I hear the seller is happy to do a good deal for BCUK members as well. ;-)

funnily enough when i get my new knife i will be purchacing this
lee

 

[Urban_Dreamer]

theres always this, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270338824548

Thanks for that. I have a cheap, and I do mean cheap chinki knife that I bought too many years ago when I was 15-16. Over the many years with less than good care the sheaf has rotted and it's rivets corroded. I either need to replace the sheaf or the combo. I've put a cheap bid on ebay on a stunning blade, I'll be shocked if I win. But if I don't I'll be buying stuff to make a sheaf. That cheap knife has some sentimental value and is still sound.