I make leather journals, pen holders, small flashlight sheaths. I’ve done a few knife sheaths...I love sewing by hand!
I’ve never really made anything with leather before. A friend of mine is a leather worker and she let me use some scraps to put together this sheath. I ended up cutting it a little shallow so retention wasn’t the best, but wet forming it really helped and now it clicks in and out like kydex.
I made a sheath for my old Mora #2. I had lost the original sheath years ago, and honestly I’ve never been impressed with those sheaths anyhow. This is amateur work compared to a lot of the work here, but I’m proud of it. I can put this knife back to work and carry it safely now.
Needed to make a quick but solid sheath for my ESEE 5 today. Not the prettiest work I’ve ever done. But the sheath is solid! I Used scraps from a old weight belt I had made some Strops out of. Wish I could have added some sort of belt loop BUT atleast I can toss it in a bag now
Any thought on repairing this leather sheath? The sentimental value is to high to due anything too extreme or buy another sheath. I initially wrapped and rewrapped the cut in duct tape which lasted almost 10 years. Then it got nasty.. This knife has been mostly retired to be a show piece. So the repair would not need to be extremely heavy duty. I have initially thought of sewing in a piece of leather over the Cut . But securing/ finishing the edge towards the tip has concerned me..
What about making something like the leather frogs that were used on the old bayonet scabbards? Just a leather sleeve that’d slide over the portion that’s cut.
I saw this and forgot to respond! I really hadn't seen the leather frogs before. This looks like its a good idea and option. As soon at stores and supplies start becoming easier to get i will def have to see what i can find. I also am SLOWLY cleaning the sheath as all the left over glue is wanting to take leather with it. Its a long term project i am thinking.
First try at making a dangler, although not too hard. I wanted to use the suede side because of the coloring to go with the scales. And yes I know the hardware don't match and I'll fix that eventually but it's functional. Any ideas how to smooth out the suede while keeping the color? I tried sanding but it made a huge mess and really didn't do anything. I used a sagewood gear dangler for the template also. I'll also be replacing the sheath, too match as well.