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Re: From Fabric to Scales
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:39 pm
by LoPan12
Xplorer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:03 pm
Who is the ebay seller you're getting your CF fabric from? I want to order some.
https://www.ebay.com/str/innovativecomp ... chnologies
This is who I use, they're in NC so it's like shopping local for me.
Re: From Fabric to Scales
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:42 pm
by LoPan12
Xplorer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:29 pm
I'll help you get started on that research. I started making leather sheaths a couple years ago. While Kydex sheaths certainly have their strengths, I really like the look and feel of leather sheaths. If you have questions about the
You'll need leather, good quality thread, some sharp knives at a minimum. I suggest you decide on a style you want to make first. Decide if you want the handle to rest inside the sheath and if so, how far. Decide whether it will be carried on the hip, horizontal or on a dangler. Then get your first bunch of materials. Tandy Leather is an easy source for a lot of things you may need. Buckleguy.com is a good source for high quality thread. I suggest Tiger Thread.
Here's some different sheath ideas
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Thanks! Those look great!!
I've got some basic tools, a few different thread colors, and punch tools, and a some burnishing tools.
Re: From Fabric to Scales
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:20 pm
by Xplorer
LoPan12 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:42 pm
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I've got some basic tools, a few different thread colors, and punch tools, and a some burnishing tools.
Thank you for the link.
Sounds like you've got enough to get started.
Basic Veg. tanned leathers are good for sheaths and leather embossing projects. 8-10 oz. is a good leather thickness for most fixed blade sheaths. You can leave the leather "raw" and it will quickly develop a natural patina, or there are a bunch of options for protecting the leather. I usually use my own mixture of melted beeswax and neatsfoot oil but there are lots of commercially available options too. Gum tragacanth is good for burnishing edges and leaving a smooth but flexible edge.
I hope you post pics of your finished sheath when it's done.