A Few Sheath Pics

[kiah]

A few sheathes I've made for myself and others.

CDRules' Passaround Dumpster Mutt

http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=240&stc=1&d=1218157466
http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=239&stc=1&d=1218157458

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My RD-6

http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=241&stc=1&d=1218157577
http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=242&stc=1&d=1218157591

[kiah]

Some 510 sheathes

http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=244&stc=1&d=1218157812
http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=245&stc=1&d=1218157826

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Quick release shoulder carry for Heavy's Gransfors Mini

http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=246&stc=1&d=1218157911
http://knifetest.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=247&stc=1&d=1218157924

[eatingmuchface]

woah!
those are some nice sheaths. :D
That gransfors one is especially nice.
very cool.

[kiah]

woah!
those are some nice sheaths. :D
That gransfors one is especially nice.
very cool.

Thanks.

I made the Mini sheath while I had a couple of Heavy's axes. It seemed like the perfect size to carry, but the sheathes Gransfors (and Wetterlings) includes are horrible. I decided it would be real handy under the arm and drew up a sheath for it. The paracord is worn like a mercharness. There's no pulling to release. A flick of the thumb release puts the axe in hand, making it faster and more secure than a leather belt sheath. I need to get around to making one for my Fiskars.

[Thecarotidpulse]

interesting system.. tbh i've never thought of carryign my axe anywhere than on/in my pack... but I suppose under arm would make a really cool detective-like appearance...


Like this but substitute guns for axes :rockon:

http://www.armynavymilitarysurplus.com/images/product/2278.jpg

[Noss]

Wow ! you made those. Good job. I like the axe sheath also. Where do you get all the supplies from to make them ?

[Shaolin]

Those are pretty sweet.

[kiah]

Wow ! you made those. Good job. I like the axe sheath also. Where do you get all the supplies from to make them ?

Kydex is from Interstate Plastics.

Eyelets are from an Ebay store, I forget the name. I use a manual set and they usually deform a little. I think I need to get some shorter ones or try a different brand.

Chicago screws from Mc2 Binding

(You can get everything at once from knifekits or TKS for about the same price.)

I heat in my oven (I know that's overkill but it's quick).

My press is a couple of 2x4s with surplus military sleeping pad pieces duct taped to them. I press the non-hinged end with one of those ratcheting bar clamps.

Cutting is done with tin-snips to rough shape. Most people use a jigsaw. I've used my jigsaw, scrollsaw, hacksaw, ect. I prefer the snips.

Final shaping is done on a belt sander. I usually just use the HF 1x30 with a 120 belt.

Final fitting is done with a cheap heat gun set on low.

I don't like kydex belt loops, preferring paracord, but if I'm adding one to a sheath, I use a piece of scrap micarta to form it.

[Noss]

Thanks for the info. :thumb: