Custom Knife Sheath Maker

[jeepnik]

This little Randall is my current favorite. I carry it almost daily. But the sheath, to be generous, sucks. I don't need the itty bitty stone attached. And, the belt loop is so large and flexible that the knife flops around. Anyone know of a good sheath maker that can make something better?

[2ndovc]

This guy, Paul Patterson made a nice one for my old Cold Steel SRK.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/728107613/ ... e_11&frs=1


Here's the one he made for me.



jb

[marlinman93]

Tough to find sheaths that I personally like, and not pay huge prices. I personally prefer single side stiched sheaths, folded like a taco, and stitched down one edge. I bought a commercial sewing machine to sew up the upholstery on my old car projects, and planned to sell it later. But I kept it just so I could use it for leather repairs, holsters, and knife sheaths. If you do much of this a good used commercial sewing machine is something that can quickly pay for itself in money you save.

[Old Savage]

2nd, looks like same design as the Cold Steel one.

[2ndovc]

2nd, looks like same design as the Cold Steel one.

I still had the original and the knife in a box, he used it for a pattern. The nylon sheath fell apart about a month after I got it. I was in my twenties and CS was fairly new and still making their own knives in the US. I'd put it all in a box and forgot all about it until I found it cleaning out the garage a couple years ago. Paul was a client of mine and we started chatting about guns and knives. He took me out to his garage workshop to see what he did in his spare time.
Reminds me, I need to stop and see him next time I'm out that way. Maybe he can make something useful out of that El Paso holster.

jb

[Scott Tschirhart]

Contact Simply Rugged. They make sheaths that work.

[GunnyMack]

Why not snip the stitches that hold the stone pocket, then stitch the over size loop tighter? A dremel tool will easily drill the holes you would need. Amazon has the basic leather working stuff cheap enough. Actually very easy to do.

[Blaine]

Contact Simply Rugged. They make sheaths that work.

+1

[AmBraCol]

I had Rob of Simply Rugged build me a custom sheath for the USMC KaBar knife my son gave me. Good, solid sheath. He's the first I contact for such projects.

[Scott Tschirhart]

I let Rob know that I want one of his sheaths for a Cold Steek SRK. He makes them in both a concealment model and a belt loop model. I'm going with the belt loop.

[jeepnik]

Why not snip the stitches that hold the stone pocket, then stitch the over size loop tighter? A dremel tool will easily drill the holes you would need. Amazon has the basic leather working stuff cheap enough. Actually very easy to do.

I could. I used to do leather work. But I know the limit of my ability. But mostly I really like custom leather. I’d probably scare myself if I added up what I’ve spent on holsters over the years

[GunnyMack]

Why not snip the stitches that hold the stone pocket, then stitch the over size loop tighter? A dremel tool will easily drill the holes you would need. Amazon has the basic leather working stuff cheap enough. Actually very easy to do.

I could. I used to do leather work. But I know the limit of my ability. But mostly I really like custom leather. I’d probably scare myself if I added up what I’ve spent on holsters over the years

Say no more, custom leather it is!

[octagon]

I have the same problem with a sheath for a Randall 2-7 "fighting stilleto" I bought recently. No problemo with the knife, love it, the leather sucks, I wouldn't let that little stone anywhere near the knife. I have a cabinet full of various stones i never use except for axes. I Use diamond stones and Japanese water stones with very perfect predictable results. Got a leather guy in Bandera, gonna try for a horizontal concealed carry, and maybe a suspender style upside down concealed rig too, for winter. The horizontal carry may be a stretch...its pretty big at 7" blade and .25" thick and 12" overall length.

[fatboy]

Another vote for Simply Rugged, my every day snubby holster is the 4th or 6th they made for me and a new gift knife rides in a Simply Rugged sheath. I've been a customer of Robs for longer than my memory can recall!
Bob

[Blaine]

Kydex and canvas sucks.....

[jeepnik]

Kydex and canvas sucks.....

I have to agree. If kydex was so good why haven't we ever seen a kydex cow.

[t.r.]

This leather craftsman has completed many sheaths for me:

Carl Thomas phone 228 760 3412

TR

[new pig hunter]

Chance at Levergun Leather Works is my suggestion. He's made a couple of holster rigs for me.

http://levergunleather.com/p_knife_sheaths.htm

[jeepnik]

Chance at Levergun Leather Works is my suggestion. He's made a couple of holster rigs for me.

http://levergunleather.com/p_knife_sheaths.htm

I have several things from him. I looked at the sheaths on his site. Nothing hit me right. That’s why I started the thread.