I bought 7 survival knives in a lot, but realised after they were not quite the bargain I thought they were without the sheaths. Well made sheaths mean a lot
Yeah, I know but I didn't have the stuff to do that. I took a look at Tandy leather and quickly found out you can spend a small fortune on leather working supplies. I opted for the low budget way.
even with that speedy leather needle, making holes in leather is hard and you may break the needle, I wet the leather a little just so the hole spacer will leave a seeable mark, then I use my batter powered drill with a 1/16 bit to make the holes, it saves a lot of work making holes with a dull needle.. I use good cow hide though, one half hide at a time.
I have an old hickory Butcher Knife and Sticker Knife that i would love to find someone who can make me a mactchings set of sheaths??? Any one have any suggestions???
You can also use sheet rubber from a tire inner tube to make a sheath, or buy sheet rubber at a rubber and hose shop, if you can't find leather. The rubber holds no water, and you get less rust. Some leather has salt used in the tanning. I like the speedy awl a lot, and an awl makes good holes to sew. You cana grind a short awl from a bolt. The fork is a GREAT idea. I like to saddle stitch with 2 needles using stainless steel wire, which insures no rot and greatly reduces any chance of cutting. This is a good video on the mechanics of making a sheath. Did I say the fork was a touch of genius?
I just went to Ikea and got 2 Sweedish steel steak knives for $10. I got a Mora chissel knife carbon steel with sheath. $14 This is for travel EDC cus no one will steal it. I have expensive stuff but I don't want it pilfered by a TSA worker.
Have this knife and want to make a sheath..found marsh rat on TH-cam ..looks like it would be much easier for me and you as beginners.. Great job for sticking it out and finishing the sheath, I would have been frustrated fumbling with the welt and sewing and trying to hold it all together.. Planning on going to hobby lobby and get some material and make a rig for my step son for Xmas.. Thanks for the video!
$10 for the knife and $7 for sheath material, I think this is a real decent rig. I have never seen anything wrong with a common sense approach and a common man solution outdoor tool. I won't mention any brand names, because they're great products, but if it's good materials, (and I like 1095) then why should one have to burn $250 to carve feather sticks or primitive tent pegs or beat the heck out of a knife batoning wood down. (if necessary) Anyway good video on making a sheath and good, useful info !
I bought 7 survival knives in a lot, but realised after they were not quite the bargain I thought they were without the sheaths. Well made sheaths mean a lot
Great video! Very informative. 👍🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Oh thank you for the informative video 👍
Thanks. I appreciate it.
1. Fold a piece of cardboard over the blade so that it covers both sides.
2. Wrap cardboard with duct tape.
Small rivets can also work very well
Yeah, I know but I didn't have the stuff to do that. I took a look at Tandy leather and quickly found out you can spend a small fortune on leather working supplies. I opted for the low budget way.
Idea's great job.
Thanks
even with that speedy leather needle, making holes in leather is hard and you may break the needle, I wet the leather a little just so the hole spacer will leave a seeable mark, then I use my batter powered drill with a 1/16 bit to make the holes, it saves a lot of work making holes with a dull needle.. I use good cow hide though, one half hide at a time.
Great idea Dave, thanks for sharing it.
I have an old hickory Butcher Knife and Sticker Knife that i would love to find someone who can make me a mactchings set of sheaths??? Any one have any suggestions???
You can also use sheet rubber from a tire inner tube to make a sheath, or buy sheet rubber at a rubber and hose shop, if you can't find leather. The rubber holds no water, and you get less rust. Some leather has salt used in the tanning.
I like the speedy awl a lot, and an awl makes good holes to sew. You cana grind a short awl from a bolt. The fork is a GREAT idea.
I like to saddle stitch with 2 needles using stainless steel wire, which insures no rot and greatly reduces any chance of cutting.
This is a good video on the mechanics of making a sheath.
Did I say the fork was a touch of genius?
I just went to Ikea and got 2 Sweedish steel steak knives for $10. I got a Mora chissel knife carbon steel with sheath. $14
This is for travel EDC cus no one will steal it. I have expensive stuff but I don't want it pilfered by a TSA worker.
cool
great DIY project, the fork was a great spacer. on to number two
Good stuff.
Gracias Amigo.
I like your video very much. I need to make a sheath for a couple of knifes and a hatchet. Thanks for the info.
james green Thanks James
I bought a hole punch it's not worth a dam I use a sharp pick or drimel tool.
Have this knife and want to make a sheath..found marsh rat on TH-cam ..looks like it would be much easier for me and you as beginners.. Great job for sticking it out and finishing the sheath, I would have been frustrated fumbling with the welt and sewing and trying to hold it all together.. Planning on going to hobby lobby and get some material and make a rig for my step son for Xmas.. Thanks for the video!
Chad Mitsdarffer Thanks for watching. I finished it, but it ain't purty ;-)
what about PVC? for some of us, getting a full setup for leather working, and learning curve, PVC can be more forgiving and cost effective.
Whatever works for you
Howdy, Bryan.Good start on a great project,'Headin over 2 part-2. ATB Terry
Thanks Terry. The next one will be better.
$10 for the knife and $7 for sheath material, I think this is a real decent rig. I have never seen anything wrong with a common sense approach and a common man solution outdoor tool. I won't mention any brand names, because they're great products, but if it's good materials, (and I like 1095) then why should one have to burn $250 to carve feather sticks or primitive tent pegs or beat the heck out of a knife batoning wood down. (if necessary) Anyway good video on making a sheath and good, useful info !
$10 ?
In the UK this knife costs £20,
When you work that out that's $25 !!!
NOT so cheap in the UK !
Still, $25 is not bad.