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03-19-2009, 07:02 PM
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Just wondering who makes leather knife sheaths on the forum, I need a quality sheath made for a fixed blade knife, I just can't warm up to the Kydex, it may be just me but a knife belongs in leather! If anyone can help out or steer me in the right direction it would be well appreciated. Thanks.
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03-19-2009, 07:02 PM
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Just wondering who makes leather knife sheaths on the forum, I need a quality sheath made for a fixed blade knife, I just can't warm up to the Kydex, it may be just me but a knife belongs in leather! If anyone can help out or steer me in the right direction it would be well appreciated. Thanks.
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03-19-2009, 07:57 PM
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I have made a few over the years. Not real difficult.
You can do it. Just take some poster board and make a pattern as to what you want. Make the blade area slightly oversized, else it will be too small once done (BTDT).
Then get some leather (for big knives, I use skirting leather. Mark and cut your leather from your patterns. Use a grooving tool to sketch your stitch areas, then a overstitch wheel to lay out your stitch pattern.
One of the hand stitchers will do a great job (they cost about 10 bucks)
Dye and seal the leather and you are done.
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03-19-2009, 08:47 PM
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I'm interested in having this done as well.
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03-20-2009, 09:27 AM
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Greg Gutcher at Sullivan's Holster Shop, 2521 Success Dr Unit 1, Odessa, FL 33556(727-376-3209) makes all of the sheaths for Randall Knives and is considered the best in the country. Not cheap and there is a pretty good wait but first class stuff all the way.
Bob
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03-20-2009, 09:33 AM
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Take the knife down to your local saddle repair shop. I've had miscellaneous things made through the years from the local saddle maker, belts included.
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03-20-2009, 11:05 AM
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gunnut44, you might try Ron Ryder at Backroom Leather. Stand up guy.
http://www.backroomleather.com/home.html
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03-21-2009, 07:53 PM
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Thanks everyone! bill2000 I will be getting in contact with backroomleather, I like the knife pocket pouches, never really thought of one before for protecting your pocket knife while in your pocket with keys and change, Thanks again.
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03-22-2009, 01:03 PM
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This is my first attempt at a knife sheath. I made the knife from an old sawmill saw blade and then figured I needed to learn how to make a sheath. I have some leather left over so if you want one like this ship me your knife so I make it fit. My email is in my profile or you can email me from my website in the signature line.
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03-23-2009, 10:03 AM
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Gunnut, if you contact Ron, please tell him Bill from Maine said hi. I have some of those pouches and they are excellent for protecting a pocket knife and a bargain too.
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03-23-2009, 04:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ohio Outdoorsman:
This is my first attempt at a knife sheath. I made the knife from an old sawmill saw blade and then figured I needed to learn how to make a sheath. I have some leather left over so if you want one like this ship me your knife so I make it fit. My email is in my profile or you can email me from my website in the signature line.
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That is a very nice piece of work. I'd like to have one like it if you ever feel in the mood to make me one. Email me price.
Ed
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