Experiment

Dr Heelhook · Jul 7, 2017

I like horizontal carry sheaths and I got a new AG Russell folder I liked so much, so I figured I'd try something different for it. It was a harder project for me, the belt loops were a problem to attach, but it's nice to try something I haven't done before. It sits nicely on the belt and works the way I want it to.

High Standard · Jul 8, 2017

Really cool design. I like the gap for your finger. I looks like it would be real easy to pull the knife out.

Horsewright · Jul 10, 2017

Nice, an innovative design for sure. Do ya have pics of the back and the belt loops?

Dr Heelhook · Jul 18, 2017

Horsewright said:
Nice, an innovative design for sure. Do ya have pics of the back and the belt loops?

Thanks! Always nice to hear from a pro. The belt loops ended up a bit tight. I should probably have made fold over ones instead:

This time I actually took some more time and effort to make a mold and frame. Made the molding a little easier:

Horsewright · Jul 18, 2017

Cool deal. Couple of ways of fixing those belt loops. 1) Make a stick the size of your belt (width wise) and maybe 8" long. Wet mold your belt loops to the stick. 2) Stick a pair of needle nose pliers in the belt loop and stretch em open gently by opening the pliers against the inside of the belt loops. Maybe one of these will help ya out.

Dr Heelhook · Jul 18, 2017

Horsewright said:
Cool deal. Couple of ways of fixing those belt loops. 1) Make a stick the size of your belt (width wise) and maybe 8" long. Wet mold your belt loops to the stick. 2) Stick a pair of needle nose pliers in the belt loop and stretch em open gently by opening the pliers against the inside of the belt loops. Maybe one of these will help ya out.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Gafishing · Jul 18, 2017

Thanks for the pics.
I want to learn how to make sheaths and other items with leather. And I really appreciate walkthroughs with pics.

Andy

Dr Heelhook · Jul 21, 2017

High Standard said:
Really cool design. I like the gap for your finger. I looks like it would be real easy to pull the knife out.

Thank you! Yes, that's the idea. It is nice to carry and use, I think. I'll try and improve the design more in the future.

WEB2 · Jul 21, 2017

Very nice!

Stelth · Jul 21, 2017

That's nice, it reminds me of the Schrade 3rd gen sheath a bit.

KingsArmourer · Nov 28, 2017

This is a sweet design! Very creative and well executed!

I just did a pouch style sheath for my daily multitool, I'm almost wondering how much less space your style would take up on my hip!

Dr Heelhook · Nov 30, 2017

KingsArmourer said:
This is a sweet design! Very creative and well executed!

I just did a pouch style sheath for my daily multitool, I'm almost wondering how much less space your style would take up on my hip!

Thanks! Feel free to borrow any ideas.

v8r · Dec 9, 2017

I like how you lined the backside of the snaps so the knife doesn’t get scratched. I have done the same on a few sheaths. Nice work.