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crashdive123
07-19-2009, 09:44 AM
I really hate to throw things out that might prove useful at some point. The problem is the amount of space I have to store things is very limited. I had a old Rubbermaid trash can that had seen better days. The plastic on them is fairly thick, so decided to see how they would do for a poor mans knife sheath. Here are two that took about 15 minutes to make. I suppose the entre piece of plastic could be heated for a better fit (like Kydex). To ensure that the “welds” do not come undone a wrap of duct tape or paracord would probably fit the bill. They aren’t very good looking, but if you’re on a budget you can have a functional sheath for that knife you make.

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welderguy
07-19-2009, 11:12 AM
very creative and inventive, thanks for sharing.

SARKY
07-19-2009, 11:19 AM
I think i'll store that away for a later date, never know when it might come in handy!

COWBOYSURVIVAL
07-19-2009, 11:24 AM
Excellent Idea Crash!

Sarge47
07-19-2009, 11:55 AM
Way to go, Crash, another idea for an essential item, & now the Rubbermaid Garbage can just became a "multi-use" item: Dry storage, water-catch-all, & material for an emergency knife sheath! :thumbup:

panch0
07-19-2009, 11:55 AM
Thats pretty cool and creative. I had never thought of that. Kinda reminds me of the rubber sheath that my Mora2000 came with. Nice job crash!

tonester
07-19-2009, 11:56 AM
cool idea! they look really good! i dont know if you have a moisture problem where you live but some drainage holes should be handy at the bottom of your sheaths

Pal334
07-19-2009, 02:02 PM
Now that is thinking outside the box. With a bit of work they can also be astheticaly pleasing. As is very good alternate. Thanks for sharing

Lorna
07-19-2009, 03:52 PM
Great idea Crash.

Nativedude
07-19-2009, 05:13 PM
Very cool Crash. Nice Job!

rebel
07-19-2009, 05:30 PM
I like those sheaths. Especially the reuse-ability thinking. It's this type of thinking in a survival situation that may get you out.

Rick
07-19-2009, 06:24 PM
Nothing better than a Rubbermade knife. LOL. Nice job. Proof positive that leather and kydex are not the only materials that can be used for a sheath. Nive job!!

Ravnari86
07-19-2009, 07:01 PM
Impresssive idea. I love it. Most specifically, I love the one with the entire rubbermade logo intact and showing right across the sheath. ;) The look pretty durable too as long as the side welds are pretty sturdy.

Pal334
07-19-2009, 08:28 PM
Crash,, Am I tracking this correctly? You melted the material for the "weld" on the seams? It is a sturdy "weld"? Curious , because it seems too obvious :). And the obvious sometimes bites me in the southern regions :)

crashdive123
07-19-2009, 08:36 PM
I did melt the plastic for the weld. The knife fits fairly tight, so especially at the top, I would not trust it to hold without reinforcing it. Maybe pop-rivets or small gromets, but duct tape would probably secure it nicely. I might play around with a few more and maybe try to mold the plastic a bit with heat, secure the seams with a duct tape wrap and then cover it with a paracord weave..........or I may just take a nap.

Sarge47
07-20-2009, 11:44 PM
Crash is there anyway you can post a pattern to use when cutting the material? :cool2:

crashdive123
07-21-2009, 05:10 AM
Sage - I didn't use one, other than lay the knife on the plastic and trace around the profile, then cut it a bit wider with a pair of scissors - made sure I left some sticking out the top to cut belt loops.