View Full Version : My first attempt at sheath making
jeff_c
06-14-2009, 04:58 PM
I just got this Mora 780, I have been playing around trying to make a new sheath...
:) not a pro job by any means... but it sure works well.
http://www.fototime.com/846830A334CCCE6/standard.jpg
Blade liner (from a milk carton)
http://www.fototime.com/910E51C10A251F3/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/461B98C2AE4C832/standard.jpg
nell67
06-14-2009, 05:19 PM
Nice job jeff,would you do us the honours of an intro,and tell us a bit about yourself?
Here is the link:http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14
Not a thing wrong with that sheath. If it hangs on the knife when it should and let's it go when it should then I'd call that a success. Nice job!
jeff_c
06-14-2009, 05:58 PM
That it does Rick! Its a nice snug fit. So I dont mind the few extra holes... call them breathing holes LOL.
Hi Nell. Im Jeff I live in Canton Ga. About an hour north of Atlanta. When I was a kid I spent more time in the woods than on a baseball diamond. Some kids played sports, I studied bushcraft. Not sure why... Maybe because we moved to (what was then rural) Ga when I was about 13.
When I graduated HS, I worked in an outdoor shop. I spent TONS on North Face, Dana Designs, Patagonia etc. I have climbed, hiked, and backpacked for years. I am a grduate of NOLS and have been a recreational "wanderer" for years. Recently something has hit me to try to "get back to my roots". Survival camping, Primitive camping, Speed trekking, whatever you call it. But this fall I want to do a few solo trips with minimal gear. I figure I will sharpen my skills this summer and head out on a few very short 2-3 day trips. All in fun of course. (I know how to safely travel :) ).
So anyway, that's my field life. Professionally, I am in charge of management and leadership development for a large organization. My main hobby is road cycling I have a wonderful wife, 3 cats, and 2 dogs. I live on a little piece of land in the woods of North Ga. :)
And yep, Im new here... but have been a moderator and participant on sevearl watch collecting sites for many years. I have learned a lot from fellow collectors, and thought I would come here to learn a lot from you all!
I copied your last post to the Introductions section so folks can see who you are.
Did you wet the leather to form it around the knife? I'm curious, too, why the Mora didn't have a sheath.
jeff_c
06-14-2009, 06:23 PM
No sir, I have not really shaped the sheath other than to work it with my hands. The leather is not good. Its finished leather. I think a hide or thicker "blank" material would work better. This was remnant leather avaialable at the craft store. I laminated two pieces back to back and went to work. So, its not ideal... but I am still playing around. This one is far better than the beta version! LOL
The Mora sure did come with a sheath. I jsut got it last week from Bens Backwoods. I love it. My "real" field knife is a LARGE Knives of Alaska bush knife. I love it, but wanted a smaller fixed blade for geocaching and hiking. Something a little less conspicuous. :)
The KOA is a FANTASTIC knife.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_513909_imageset_01?$main-Medium$
So anyway, the Mora came with a rather nice but some what unimpressive plastic sheath. I picked up a 780 and a 521. Both for around 20.00! I was considering buying a nicer sheath but I like the thought of making my own. I will keep trying and hopefully get a little better.
I copied your last post to the Introductions section so folks can see who you are.
Did you wet the leather to form it around the knife? I'm curious, too, why the Mora didn't have a sheath.
And thanks for moving that text... I jsut saw the link in Nell's post. Thanks!
crashdive123
06-14-2009, 07:11 PM
Nice sheath Jeff. I like it.
welderguy
06-14-2009, 10:20 PM
Good looking sheath, wish my first one would of looked that good
bulrush
06-15-2009, 09:17 AM
Great idea about the milk carton liner!
Repurpose, reuse, recycle.
COWBOYSURVIVAL
06-15-2009, 10:28 AM
I read your notes about wishing you had better materials, I agree. I have only started making knives and sheaths. One thing I think we all need to consider whether the sheath is designed for your belt, your pack, or anywhere on your person, the sheath must contain the blade in the event of a fall or worse than a fall. I would recommend using chicago screws at critical points on the sheath to avoid both the blade cutting threads as it removed and replaced in the sheath and to contain the blade in the event of an accident.
jeff_c
06-15-2009, 06:55 PM
Good point. This really was a first attempt. Modeled after some sheaths I saw online. The purpose of this one was to be carried while in a pack. From the "design" I didnt intend to carry it on my belt.
Id like to try again. I may try to get some better materials.
Id like to try kydex as well. Seems pretty "easy".
Anyone have experience making a kydex sheath?
I read your notes about wishing you had better materials, I agree. I have only started making knives and sheaths. One thing I think we all need to consider whether the sheath is designed for your belt, your pack, or anywhere on your person, the sheath must contain the blade in the event of a fall or worse than a fall. I would recommend using chicago screws at critical points on the sheath to avoid both the blade cutting threads as it removed and replaced in the sheath and to contain the blade in the event of an accident.
panch0
06-16-2009, 12:04 AM
Making a kydex sheath is kind of easy. Making an outstanding one is not. I have rudimentary equipment and make kydex sheaths. They are not bad and work well.
bulrush
06-16-2009, 09:37 AM
Pancho, we all know you do very good work. Please post some pics of your kydex sheaths.
panch0
06-16-2009, 09:53 AM
I am not very good with kydex. I have made thm before and are ok looking but they still function. I am still trying for the crisp lines that outline the shape of the blade. I was looking through some pics and I don't have any of kydex sheaths.:innocent:
In this pic you can see that I still have'nt mastered the crisp lines yet. Its just the method I use... I guess. Its the only pic I had with any kydex in it. It is the press I made and the material in the press that I need to change to something else. I am still a learning too.
BTW Jeff great job on the leather sheath.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=117&pictureid=893
jeff_c
06-16-2009, 07:17 PM
I do like that knife too! :)
panch0
06-16-2009, 07:36 PM
It was my favorite user, it cut like nobodies business. Made from O1 steel. I lent it to a friend who was going camping and he gave it to a good looking girl he met. I almost killed that sum..mich. I am going to make me another one out of A2 when I can afford to keep one.
jeff_c
06-16-2009, 09:01 PM
That is just wrong on so many levels... What the heck?:cursing:
It was my favorite user, it cut like nobodies business. Made from O1 steel. I lent it to a friend who was going camping and he gave it to a good looking girl he met. I almost killed that sum..mich. I am going to make me another one out of A2 when I can afford to keep one.
Perhaps you should have made a stiletto type knife. It would have been easy to stuff it up.....oh, never mind.
crashdive123
06-16-2009, 09:07 PM
Is he still a friend? What can you "borrow" from him? Is he still with her?
Crash, you are so devious. I like the way you think!
panch0
06-16-2009, 09:16 PM
Is he still a friend? What can you "borrow" from him? Is he still with her?
I have'nt spoken to him much after cause when I see hig ugly mug I can only think of my little baby in his greasy paws. He only met this girl an Big Bend State park here in Texas. I hope he at least got lucky:mad:
Rick I like that idea but you forgot to mention a serrated edge.:devil2:
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