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- Dec 12, 2019
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Hey everyone,
Every time I try to wet form a leather pouch sheath, I end I’m completely losing retention, and I’m at a loss as to why.
I put a thin layer of oil on the blade, I wrap it in a thin layer of plastic wrap, I wet the leather quickly in warm water, insert the knife, press firmly around the contours, so the leather takes shape, and then leave overnight. When I come back to it, it’s wet formed, but if I turn the sheath upside down, the knife falls right out.
I have sheaths that have been wet formed by professionals, and the retention/fit is excellent. What am I doing wrong?
Every time I try to wet form a leather pouch sheath, I end I’m completely losing retention, and I’m at a loss as to why.
I put a thin layer of oil on the blade, I wrap it in a thin layer of plastic wrap, I wet the leather quickly in warm water, insert the knife, press firmly around the contours, so the leather takes shape, and then leave overnight. When I come back to it, it’s wet formed, but if I turn the sheath upside down, the knife falls right out.
I have sheaths that have been wet formed by professionals, and the retention/fit is excellent. What am I doing wrong?