Created a New Neck Knife-got stuck.....

[StevePrice2]

hey folks, I ”˜m working on a new neck knife project and have gotten stuck :shocked2: NO, not the bleeding kind of stuck.. :wink: ..just stalled at the sheath stage. the blade was crafted from a little nicholson file I annealed in the fire pit then cut in half. In case the first knife was a bomb I could go round two.

the knife came out suiting me just fine. I had an extra antler tip to haft it with and after making the blade, quenching it and drawing it out to just past straw stopped the temper. It’s shaving sharp. The sheath is that same old couch hide as my other stuff. the antler tip got the same heronsbill treatment as some of my powder measures and overall I’m pleased with it.

The stall occurred at the sheath after shrinking the rawhide liners to the knife I started stitching the outer leather sheath. the seam goes in front. My thoughts lead me to thinking it could be suspended handle down since it is almost snap-fitting into the rawhide. OR I could go the traditional route and hang it handle up. Both would work IMO. So I left enough material(all one piece) to go either way. Whaddaya think? Point up or down?

 

[mckutzy]

handle down, makes it easier to draw to use when u need it. looks good :thumbsup:

 

[LRB]

You're gunna lose it.

 

[Twice boom]

+1
Twice.

 

[Birddog6]

No, you want the handle up. It won't last a day hunting with the handle down. :shake: Well, it will give you something to hunt for sure...... :hmm:

This is how I do them. Sometimes pointed sheath & sometimes squared off. I line mine with steel tho in case someone should fall on it, so it won't impale them.

:thumbsup:

 

[rkmeyer]

:hmm: UP-DOWN????? hmmmm I'll havta ponder that a while!
I'm gona get back ta ya. hmmmmm? :haha:
Dusty :wink:

 

[Troy Allen Christianson]

I made a little neck knife for a friend and I asked what kind of sheath he wanted. He pondered the question for a few minutes and then simply said "One that will hold the knife securely even when a grizzly is shaking me like a rag doll." :shocked2: To date he has not lost the knife but also has not subjected it to the Grizzly Test.

 

[widget350]

But is it so secure he can't get it out when the grizzly attacks?

Nice knife. I'd agree with Wick - go with the handle up.

 

[hawk]

in a grizzly attack you'd be better of with a hand granade one boom and your done ...no big teeth marks in the base of the skull to endure.

the one birddog has looks about right.

 

[StevePrice2]

Well, if it gets soaking wet from rain or Grizz slobber, it will fall out. Otherwise it's as snug as any kydex sheath. The widest part of the antler "snaps" into the rawhide liner.

All in all I've decided to attach it handle up to my shooting bag above the short starter sleeve. :surrender:

Steve