Convert a sheath from vertical to horizontal - Kershaw Skinning knife 1080

[Vittorix]

Hi all,

Posting this modification pics since I was unable to find how to convert a leather vertical sheath to horizontal, hope it helps other.
I cut the part with the vertical loop, took a strip of black leather to create a new loop, drilled 3 holes, and used a Chicago screw to close the loop.
As you can see it can be still carried vertically. Also it can be locked in place with a key ring lock, if I want to add it.
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Bye,
Vittorix

 

[leatherman]

Well now, thats pretty darn smart there! Thanks for posting it.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Nice work and welcome to the forums too !
G2

 

[Vittorix]

Nice work and welcome to the forums too !
G2

thanks guys. after carrying horizontally like this for days I can confirm that I'm very happy with the modification.

 

[pfrsantos]

Great idea!

One question: doesn't it let the knife a little "loose", risking letting it fall? Maybe the screw could be used to add a retention strap?...

 

[Vittorix]

this particularly knife is very hard to push and come out of the sheath, I could run and jump it would not fall.

 

[bflying]

That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing.