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miyakoboy
20-07-2005, 09:33
Having recently bought myself a budget frosts mora knife, i really want to replace its terrible plastic sheath. Does anyone know of any online shops that sell good quality sheaths for a reasonable price. thanks
ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.
Bardster
20-07-2005, 18:24
Like this?
Bardster
20-07-2005, 18:27
b****r that didnt work - i'll try again shall I?
my latest attept at a sheath...
Now that's nice Bard! Where did you get them from?
Bardster
20-07-2005, 19:58
made it myself... :)
Having recently bought myself a budget frosts mora knife, i really want to replace its terrible plastic sheath. Does anyone know of any online shops that sell good quality sheaths for a reasonable price. thanks
ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.
I know that Allan Blade make them in Kydex, but I don't know how long you would currently have to wait for one. :)
Had a feeling you were gonna say that! Don't suppose you have a pattern do you? I fancy making something similar though knowing my handicraft abilities I should really stay well away... :D
They're really nice!
ps i would make one but i dont have the skills.
Rubbish.
I made this with an old tool belt and the handle with a bit of old mahogany from the cellar
http://img1.yoxio.com/img/185120.jpg
You cannot do worse than this :)
Oh god now I've uploaded the image I've seen the state of the carpet :eek:
Anyone know how to shave a golden Labrador?
Oh god now I've uploaded the image I've seen the state of the carpet :eek: Anyone know how to shave a golden Labrador?
Forget shaving, try immac (sp) its quicker and no risk of cuts. :D
Only joking, before I get flamed :eek: :eek: :eek:
Bardster
20-07-2005, 21:21
There was a really nice tutorial over on BB that i followed - never made sheaths in this way before though i do do lots of other leatherwork. Turned out really well and easy too.
http://www.britishblades.com/home/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=42
I shall be bringing it along to the MM meet as well as my new Stuart Marsh Yaaaayyyyyy
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forgot that there was a tutorial on this very forum that was damn good too
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=5971
Had a feeling you were gonna say that! Don't suppose you have a pattern do you? I fancy making something similar though knowing my handicraft abilities I should really stay well away... :D
They're really nice!
I'll check them out, thank you kindly.
Bardster
20-07-2005, 22:25
Of course if you really dont want to make one yourself I'm sure I could make one for you. :)
Oh god now I've uploaded the image I've seen the state of the carpet
Just dont let the missus know you have put the picture on the web, without hoovering carpet first!
Just dont let the missus know you have put the picture on the web, without hoovering carpet first!
The thing is I just had
Having watched the forum for some time now I finally got round to joining. So I thought it was about time I contributed.
The sheath I made was done by using the knowledge and link provided by you guys on the forum. I didn’t find it that hard and it only took me about 2-3 hours. I should point out that I did not use any specialist tools. Just a stanley knife, eating fork (for marking the stitch holes) Drill and a tea spoon for moulding. the leather. I bough the leather from www.leprevo.co.uk and the twine from my local shoe repair shop. I haven’t dyed it yet as this was my prototype.
I hope this helps you take the plunge and make your own, as there is nothing more satisfying than creating something useful.
I have one question for the forum, the sheath I made fits on the left side which I prefer as a right handed person, hold with left draw with right. What do people prefer left or right as I noticed left hand sheaths are rare.
Having watched the forum for some time now I finally got round to joining. So I thought it was about time I contributed.
The sheath I made was done by using the knowledge and link provided by you guys on the forum. I didn’t find it that hard and it only took me about 2-3 hours. I should point out that I did not use any specialist tools. Just a stanley knife, eating fork (for marking the stitch holes) Drill and a tea spoon for moulding. the leather. I bough the leather from www.leprevo.co.uk and the twine from my local shoe repair shop. I haven’t dyed it yet as this was my prototype.
I hope this helps you take the plunge and make your own, as there is nothing more satisfying than creating something useful.
I have one question for the forum, the sheath I made fits on the left side which I prefer as a right handed person, hold with left draw with right. What do people prefer left or right as I noticed left hand sheaths are rare.
Well done Thistle and welcome to BCUK.
In answer to your question about left / right draw check this recent BCUK poll
Which sheath (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=5509&highlight=sheath)
Marts
:)