Finished knife, looking for sheath suggestions

[tshrcav8r]

I finished this knife recently. It is a reground Ontario (Old Hickory) 6 inch boning knife. I essentially just smoothed out the grind lines and reshaped the tang. The bolster is lead free plumbers solder. The first steel pin is faked. I didn't want to try and drill through the hardened steel, so the pin is two pieces. The rear pin fits into a slot I cut into the tang using a Dremel tool. The blade was aged using cold bluing and bleach.

Here'a a look at the knife. As usual all comments goog and bad are welcome. I have a thick skin, so need worrying about hurting my feelings, I just want to get better.

They do fur trade reacting around here. Any suggestions for a sheath for this knife? Is this knife acceptable for this time period?

Thanks in advance, Tim

 

[necchi]

Nicely done for re-working an Old Hickory. :thumbsup:

Heck Ya, that'll fit right in proper like. Looks like it's asking for a braintan/walnut stain sheath with a bit of bead work.
Start cruseing the back pages here for a bunch of ideas from other gents pictures.
Looks like an English Scalper, nice job!

 

[rabjr]

Nice! You want a belt sheath or attach it to your bag strap?

 

[tshrcav8r]

Sorry, I should have been more specific, I was thinking a belt sheath. I was gong to attach it to the bag strap, but it came out bigger than I though. I am getting interested in the friction folders to use as a bag knife. That's another project for another time.

Tim

 

[LRB]

Very nice job. The ageing came out really nice. I would suggest something simple with a primitive flavor to match the knife. That knife is fine for fur trade, or even earlier. You made a knife that would lay right beside many found in the primitive knife books, and look just like it belonged there. You really did a good job without over doing. It's pretty near perfect for what you intended. Pat yourself on the back. You deserve it.

 

[hoochiepapa]

:thumbsup: Nice knife!

 

[lonehunter]

Looks pretty good! :hatsoff:

 

[Nifeman]

Nothing wrong with that knife. You did a good job on the antiqueing. Looks like an old one :thumbsup: Bud

 

[hawkthrower]

Great looking knife and absolutely perfect for the fur trade.
I really nicely aged rawhide sheath with some simple beadwork around the top would look great with that knife.
Ron

 

[Ken Cormier]

nice job :hatsoff:

 

[Tomcat1066]

Sorry, but I think it's awful. You need to send it to me for...um...proper disposal...yeah, that's it. I'll "dispose" of it for you just fine :wink: :grin:

 

[fatboy]

Looks real good you should be proud

 

[Goldhunter]

That turned out well. :thumbsup:

How do you want to attach the sheath? Belt Loop? Or tuck it into you sash/belt?

A simple tube sheath, either side or center seam, will work well.

That knife looks sharp, and I don't mean the blade edge. :thumbsup:

 

[deserttrans]

I would say you did a excellent job :thumbsup:

 

[tshrcav8r]

Thanks for all the positive comments. I was thinking a sheath that tucks into a belt. I have searched through the forum, but I haven't really found a idea for a simple rawhide sheath. Anyone have any pictures that they might be willing to share?

Thanks, Tim

 

[tg]

I think I would go with a center seam friction fit sheath out of medium/heavy rawhide heavy enough that the knife does not show and make it to tuck into the sash or belt a flap can be made to hold it or it can be tied in place with leather wangs, I cannot find any pics of the one CS sheath I made. I suspect Wick or other knife makers might have a pic of a center seam sheath as an example.These can be painted with earth paints for decoration as well.

 

[tg]

These are sideseam sheaths, the same basic concept is used for center seam only one needs to position the seam up the middle before clamping it to dry firmly, I use pieces of cardboard sothe clamps do not leave marks on the rawhide, more experience sheath makers probably have some added tips.

 

[Glenfilthie]

Tim I think that is just about right. You got lucky with that one and for my two cents, you had better come up with a top notch sheath for it too. It will need to be beaded as Hawkthrower says.

 

[hoochiepapa]

I have only made a couple rawhide sheaths, mostly for liners. If you wrap the knife in the clear packing tape the moisture won't get to it. I just start at the blade tip, and wrap around the handle butt and back to the tip. Then stick it (the tape ) to itself on the sides.