I bought a new knife (Jääkäripuukko 110 from Varusteleka) and decided to try and make a sheat for it. As material I used old Swiss army leather gaiter piece that I had left over from when I made couple of axe sheats. Its not beautiful but it does the job. Because I don't have means to sew through thick leather, so I riveted it together. Copied style from Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko sheat. So it has a retention snap to hold it in place.
Bought also Jääkäripuukko 140 used same material as for Jääkäripuukko 110 sheat. This time sewed sheat.
An easy to sew through thick leather is to use a drill, dremel, or drill press to drill the holes, then use needles and thread to sew/lace it together. Glue the leather and clamp it to dry (binder clips work well) before drilling so it stays together.
I have recently gotten into leather working. Leather Pouch Untitled by Cole Ewert, on Flickr Untitled by Cole Ewert, on Flickr Untitled by Cole Ewert, on Flickr Knife Sheath Untitled by Cole Ewert, on Flickr Untitled by Cole Ewert, on Flickr And this leather journal was my first attempt at leather carving DIY Leather Journal by Cole Ewert, on Flickr DIY Leather Journal by Cole Ewert, on Flickr DIY Leather Journal by Cole Ewert, on Flickr
Made a prototype/test version for a kydex card wallet, still some things needs to be adjusted bit. It will be good when I get some new versions done with the adjustments.
Made another one, first was for five cards this is for eight cards and goes to a friend as a present.
Yesterday I made a quick version of Adam Savages Leatherman holder out of kydex. This was my prototype and proof of concept. Ugly as hell but it works.
Ugly as hell but it works. [/QUOTE] Ugly as Hell?? That is freakin awesome! How is the holder attached to the clip? And it looks like it rotates.
There is two holes in the back of the holster. And tek-lok is attached with two chicago screws. Does not rotate. I've been dabbling with the idea of Nite Ize clip that rotates.
I've gotta say--I usually think of Kydex as soulless by comparison to nice leather, but this is very cool.
The little tool by, made in Japan,found while cleaning out my father in laws house. Split bamboo scales and lanyard by me.
Just finished sheath for my sons Varusteleka Terävä Mini-Puukko. Signal orange and high point carry biothane beltloop
@Peeveli, great stuff-all of it...full disclosure, though---I think from an aesthetic point I prefer your leather creations. Kydex has a lot of appealing properties, but looks are not one of them, for me. I'm not sure whether I'm in the majority or minority on that....just my particular point of view.
@Tesla I've done couple from leather but with me working in my kitchen or living room it just so much faster to make from kydex.
Yes, I think that's one of Kydex's strong points. I'm just a hidebound traditionalist about most things...but pretty unapologetic about it....
