Redmeadow Pocket Blade Info thread

As a heads up, I'm working on offering 3 different pocket sheath options. One with a belt loop, one without, and one with a clip.
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
As a heads up, I'm working on offering 3 different pocket sheath options. One with a belt loop, one without, and one with a clip.
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Thanks, John. Will you still be offering the original, with two rear slots for strong side and crossdraw carry?
 
Belloc said:
Thanks, John. Will you still be offering the original, with two rear slots for strong side and crossdraw carry?
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Yes, just like the original in this thread. Though it's only one rear slot that allows the angle on these. There's just not enough real estate to fit a double slot on these lol. It works very similar though.
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
Yes, just like the original in this thread. Though it's only one rear slot that allows the angle on these. There's just not enough real estate to fit a double slot on these lol. It works very similar though.
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Oh, right, I was thinking of the first one you did like that. Excellent, thanks! Yeah, I was thinking when you first talked about options with these that the only thing lacking on the original design was a clip - that would cover all bases.
 
I really like the single slot over the double slot on the Serrano I like being able just to slide it from one position to the other it is very comfortable
 
I really like the single slot over the double slot on the Serrano I like being able just to slide it from one position to the other it is very comfortable
 
gunspease said:
I really like the single slot over the double slot on the Serrano I like being able just to slide it from one position to the other it is very comfortable
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Good to hear from somebody who's tried both. That actually surprises me. I kind of expected it to be a little less stable then the two-hole version.
 
I wear a double thick 1 1/2 in belt so neither move around much unless I slide them.
 
Hey, John, what weight is the leather you're using on these sheaths? Any recommendations on where to buy it?
 
Belloc said:
Hey, John, what weight is the leather you're using on these sheaths? Any recommendations on where to buy it?
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I recently started using 'Hermann Oak' leather. I've been using 8 oz, and getting it from Springfield Leather Company.

I recently ordered some things from Montana Leather Company, I might use them next time.

I used to use Tandy for leather but they dont sell Hermann Oak and now that I've used it, I won't go back to Tandy (for leather anyways).

8 oz is fairly thick for a small sheath but it works out nice for these because I can skive it down towards the tip and leave the opening stout.

Pocket clips came in today, I also got a couple of sets of micarta scales in from you guys. This is gonna be a great project.

I finished the sheath for the black micarta knife but wasnt happy with it, it had a hitch in it's giddy up. I just finished another one and it's smooth as butter.
 
Thanks, John, good info. I was looking at Springfield today, actually - they've got some Grade A 8/9 double shoulders for a good price, but they're not Hermann Oak. I'm a newby, so not sure how much to commit to. Yeah, I asked because those sheaths look thick, but in a good way, but it was hard to tell the weight because they're small knives. I like how you made the lip of the opening kind of raised, or folded up - I don't think I've seen that elsewhere.

Edit: Are you using 1mm thread, if I may ask?
 
It is 1mm thread. 284 yards of it sells on Amazon for between 4 and 8 bucks, ridiculously cheap, lasts forever. It's extremely strong and works out well. Tiger thread is supposed to be the cats meow but it's made in England (?) and I havent found a good source for it in the U.S.
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
It is 1mm thread. 284 yards of it sells on Amazon for between 4 and 8 bucks, ridiculously cheap, lasts forever. It's extremely strong and works out well. Tiger thread is supposed to be the cats meow but it's made in England (?) and I havent found a good source for it in the U.S.
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. They've got the Tiger Ritza on Amazon now too - I've got some in my cart right now. I think it's made in Germany. What's the brand you're using, 'cause the Tiger stuff certainly isn't in that price range...
 
Belloc said:
. They've got the Tiger Ritza on Amazon now too - I've got some in my cart right now. I think it's made in Germany. What's the brand you're using, 'cause the Tiger stuff certainly isn't in that price range...
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It's probably a CoronaVirus brand:eek:
I can't get a link to work but it looks like it's "WellieSTR 1mm waxed thread"
 
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