The original knife thread.

[troutstalker]

USA made Western 3 blade folder.

 

[Parabola]

This one was thrown in on a trade. It’s a clone of a popular knife. I don’t buy clones but this thing is one of my favorites right now.

 

[Replicant]

Pre 1937 Utica Cattle knife.

 

[troutstalker]

Case XX medium stockman.

 

[Replicant]

Nice little 10-dot Case

 

[Zak]

One issue I have with my knife collection is missing or disintegrating sheaths. If anyone has a variety of knife sheaths, or the tools and know how to make them, I'd make a nice trade at the swap meet for a great sheath for a couple of my favorite older knives.

 

[Replicant]

One issue I have with my knife collection is missing or disintegrating sheaths. If anyone has a variety of knife sheaths, or the tools and know how to make them, I'd make a nice trade at the swap meet for a great sheath for a couple of my favorite older knives.

Wish I could help. Without the right tools, I have found leatherwork to be difficult to do. I have spent years trying to track down the correct sheath or pouch for a handful of knives. Ebay, and other sources, can be helpful, but often, people want more than they're worth.

 

[Replicant]

Custom 'rigger's knife' by San Juan Island knife maker, Dave Ber. Fun combination of materials.

 

[Remco]

I needed a scabbard/sheath for an Estwing hatchet. I cut out and tooled the pieces and then took the pieces to a motorcycle shop that had a tailor that made all the leather gear for their customers. I gave the tailor the pieces and described what I wanted. She had the proper machines and tools to assemble the scabbard including heavy stitching, rivets, and snaps. Looked better than the original!

 

[wanderingrichard]

So I just did a quick dive into Giggles for PNW leather workers

 

[wanderingrichard]

Also, look up Kramer Leather out of Tacoma. I've got 3 holsters from him made of horsehide that are between 10 and 30 years old.

 

[wanderingrichard]

Custom 'rigger's knife' by San Juan Island knife maker, Dave Ber. Fun combination of materials.

View attachment 150279Thanks for the name drop. I've been looking for a local knife maker.

 

[Zak]

Also, look up Kramer Leather out of Tacoma. I've got 3 holsters from him made of horsehide that are between 10 and 30 years old.

Thanks! I'm currently thinking about buying a speedy stitcher and some pop rivets to repair my sheaths that still have good leather.

 

[Replicant]

Also, look up Kramer Leather out of Tacoma. I've got 3 holsters from him made of horsehide that are between 10 and 30 years old.

I had a Kramer pocket holster for about two decades. It was so built, that I ended up selling it for more than I paid for it.

 

[Zak]

I received another old Schrade 152, this one with a nicer than stock sheath. The sheath is a little loose, so I plan to re wet form the leather.

 

[troutstalker]

Laguiole gentleman’s knife with ebony handle.

 

[SurfnFish]

I received another old Schrade 152, this one with a nicer than stock sheath. The sheath is a little loose, so I plan to re wet form the leather.
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the classic 'Sharpfinger'

 

[Zak]

Laguiole gentleman’s knife with ebony handle.

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Very classy!

 

[troutstalker]

Very classy!

Thanks!

 

[Replicant]