MY first Knife sheath

**ironarm knives** · 05-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Ok so this my first knife sheath I did do some leather work when Building my hunting bows but this the first knife sheath ,I'm sorry I should of put this in the sheath post I was just glad it turned out and didn't think

**Clydetz** · 05-08-2008, 07:50 PM

Looks fine to me! Good work!

**Warthog** · 05-08-2008, 08:05 PM

It looks good to me too!

That basket weave pattern is interesting. It almost looks like it's really woven.

That's your first sheath?

**ironarm knives** · 05-08-2008, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Warthog

It looks good to me too!

That basket weave pattern is interesting. It almost looks like it's really woven.

That's your first sheath?

yes but as I said I have work with leather before I have made a few arrow sheath in my time but I dont like to work with it, its a hobbie of its own I like making the knives better

**shakie** · 05-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Looks good to me, you only have to do one thing, cover the back of that snap/rivet so you don,t scratch the knife when you put or take it. I cut a thin leather disc and contact cement it .

**blad5** · 05-09-2008, 12:04 AM

What Shakie said. Works for me. Wish more makers would do the same. First thing I do if I buy a knife and the sheath snap is not covered is to use a thin disc of leather to cover.

Paul

**mtnfolk mike** · 05-09-2008, 01:13 AM

man.. that's some great work, especially for a first sheath...

**leatherman** · 05-09-2008, 01:15 AM

Thats a fine looking sheath ironarm.

The basketweave looks good, one of the most difficult stamps to make look good, its so easy to get off line. Well done. :semper:

I agree on rivet backs, snap backs and any metal thats attached to a sheath. Some kind of liner is very important, I use a thin cow hide most of the time, but pig skin and deer work well too. I prefer a full lining as a little disk has a high chance of peeling off.

Can we see a pic of the knife too? It looks interesting!

**ironarm knives** · 05-09-2008, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by leatherman

Thats a fine looking sheath ironarm.

The basketweave looks good, one of the most difficult stamps to make look good, its so easy to get off line. Well done. :semper:

I agree on rivet backs, snap backs and any metal thats attached to a sheath. Some kind of liner is very important, I use a thin cow hide most of the time, but pig skin and deer work well too. I prefer a full lining as a little disk has a high chance of peeling off.

Can we see a pic of the knife too? It looks interesting!

Thanks guy like I said leather anit new to me it the knife make making thats hard I'll put something on that rivet back like a felt or something

**mfaster7** · 05-14-2008, 09:53 AM

Very nice. Great tooling. I agree that the only recommendation that comes to mind is the fact that you need to cover that metal. Contact cement a piece of leather or, before you secure your hardware, carefully lift(skive) a piece of the flesh side where you plan to attach the metal. The piece you cut should be attached to the leather on three sides so you are cutting a C shape. Place your snap and replace the leather. COntact cement and you have an excellent protection. Be careful not to cut too deep. Sorry I have no pics. Good luck and great work. Let's see more.