Making a Leather Sheath

[Wilson002s]

Hey guys,

I know a lot of you make your own sheaths for your bigger knives, but I got a Kabar Eskabar BK-14 from a Coworker for Christmas. I know one of the biggest complaints with the BK11 and BK14 are that the sheaths they come with dull the blade VERY quickly. I was looking at just buying another sheath, but I'm toying with the idea of making my own Leather one. I was curious as to how complicated it is, and how you guys learned to make your own. I appreciate any help

[gjohnsoniv]

It's not hard at all.  If you want I can make a do a picture set showing beginning to completion with tools.

[Moped]

44 minutes ago, gjohnsoniv said:

It's not hard at all.  If you want I can make a do a picture set showing beginning to completion with tools.

I'd love to see you do this!!!

[Wilson002s]

Agreed! That would be incredibly helpful!


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Edited December 28, 2016 by Wilson002s

[gjohnsoniv]

Ok, I had to put everything away for a couple days but tomorrow when everything gets pulled back out I'll do it.

[gjohnsoniv]

Particular type of sheath you're thinking about?  Process wise it's essentially the same but a couple minor point changes.

[Wilson002s]

I'd really like something like this but I understand that's probably a little more complex, and I don't think they sell that one anymore. At the very least, I'd like something that mounts to a belt horizontally, holds the knife pretty firm, and looks nice.

[gjohnsoniv]

Well at the minimum what I put up will get you a start. From there if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM.

[Wilson002s]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put that together


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[gregintenn]

10 hours ago, Wilson002s said:

I'd really like something like this but I understand that's probably a little more complex, and I don't think they sell that one anymore. At the very least, I'd like something that mounts to a belt horizontally, holds the knife pretty firm, and looks nice.

That's actually about the most simple sheath I've ever seen.

[Wilson002s]

That's actually about the most simple sheath I've ever seen.

I wasn't sure if the (presumably) kydex insert made things a little more complicated, or not. I have absolutely 0 experience with this type of thing

[gjohnsoniv]

No, it doesn't.  I'd say it actually makes things easier since you're not dealing with a welt.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I make holsters for myself, it isn't that hard. I use a vacuum sealer to mold the leather after washing. 

If you wash the leather in hot water using a good dish soap the leather will stiffen up. I just made a holster that is as thin and as stiff as kydex.

I hand stitch all of mine and they take a few hours to finish stitching. Total time is under four hours. 

[Wilson002s]

Also, where do you guys get your leather? I tried Hobby Lobby on lunch today to no avail.


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[gregintenn]

3 hours ago, Wilson002s said:

Also, where do you guys get your leather? I tried Hobby Lobby on lunch today to no avail.


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Tandy Leather in Nashville has everything you could need or want. The employees there are also usually very helpful and knowledgeable, although a few of them are a bit odd.

Edited December 29, 2016 by gregintenn

[gjohnsoniv]

Starting my thread in the General Chat.  It will be updated as I go tonight making this sheath.