Leather scabbard

[willie wobble]

and if you take out a little more wood you can glue felt to the inside to give it a tighter secure fit so the blade doesn't fall out

[captscurvy_nc]

Second piece to the sheath. I cannot stress this enough, splurge for a good sharpening stone! The chisel is from a set of four I got at Michaels for $24

[captscurvy_nc]

and if you take out a little more wood you can glue felt to the inside to give it a tighter secure fit so the blade doesn't fall out

I have heard adding a small bit of leather to the inside but felt would be cheaper. Ive also heard that sanding the inside is not a good idea cause the sand particles can damage the blade. I would think the uneven wood splinters would hurt it more. I may line it with felt just to make this a non issue

[Quartermaster James]

I have heard adding a small bit of leather to the inside but felt would be cheaper. Ive also heard that sanding the inside is not a good idea cause the sand particles can damage the blade. I would think the uneven wood splinters would hurt it more. I may line it with felt just to make this a non issue

I can tell you from experience that wood can scratch the blade if the scabbard's too tight..

As to sanding, a stiff brush and a tack cloth should get rid of any particulate residue.

I'm suspecting this bit about not sanding may be a bit of a red herring, or a story born from sloppy craftsmanship.

Unless you somehow protect the throat and wipe your blade every time you sheath it, some grit and grime is bound to end up in the scabbard over the course of time.

[captscurvy_nc]

Thanks for clearing that up. I assumed the same but glad someone else backed up my thoughts.

[captscurvy_nc]

Spent 1 1/2 hours this morning carving the second half and still have at least 2 more to go but I will post pics before I clamp the pieces together.

[captscurvy_nc]

Well the rain tonight stopped me from cutting the second half but I will have it done tomorrow morning an will post pics of the two halfs and the clamping process

[captscurvy_nc]

Pics of the two finished halves coming soon. Just a tip fr anyone attempting this project make sure to draw an outline of the blade insert section on the outside of the sheath so when you start sanding the final form you don't remove too much wood

[Cannibal Chrispy]

if it got thin, krazy glue mixed with sawdust will firm the area up.

[captscurvy_nc]

I'll keep that in mind in case I need to fix an area. Thanks.

[captscurvy_nc]

Well had to break the two halves apart and redo the depth of the blade grove towards the middle but the fit is perfect now. Should be able to start the leaterwork this weekend

[Captain McCool]

Cool! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[captscurvy_nc]

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Two halves resanded and refitted

[captscurvy_nc]

Put them together (for the second time) yesterday afternoon. Have taken the clamps off since and tested the blade. Still fits so now its time to sand the edges again then on to the leatherwork

[captscurvy_nc]

Top part of the scabbard showing stitching and tie off

[Dread Pyrate Greyhound]

I once made a leather scabbard by taking some suede, folding over the top opening and stiffening it with more leather. Then folding the suede in half, putting with grommets on the edges, then I laced the grommets together with leather strips and I had a tube, then I curved the l;ine of grommets near the bottom and trimmed it so it was straight, with a curve that closed, It worked pretty well.

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

I use saddle skirt weight leather and no wood for mine. Cascabel did a tutorial on this some time back. It is stiff enough to hold straight and flexible enough not to break or crack under stress. That's the worry I'd have with the wooden core scabbards. Once they break, you have a permannent problem. With the all leather ones, you just wet them down and let them set and dry straight again if they get bent.

Bo

[Iron Hand]

Top part of the scabbard showing stitching and tie off

I think yer doin' an excellent job especially the chiseling. Are ya gonna add a brass tip at top and bottom?

[captscurvy_nc]

If I can find one within my price range