Hard sheath components

[davy]

I am wondering if any of our illustrious knife makers knows of, or can give us a tutorial on making hard sheath components such as nickel silver or brass sheath tips, and frog attachments, etc? :hmm:

Davy

 

[chipper]

I don't have a clue but I would probably construct the knife sheath. Then make a mandrel out to hard wood that matches the shape you need. You could also use a jewlers anvil if you have one sitting around. Then I would take the brass or silver and try to shape it using the mandrel and a ball peen hammer. The metal will work harden and You will probably have to heat it up and quench to re-soften it.
That's just a guess.

Regards

 

[laffingman67]

Here is a how to article on silver sheath making. poke here

Hope this is what you are after. :hmm:

 

[laffingman67]

This article is for making a boot or belt clip. clip

 

[laffingman67]

This article is from one of our very own members on Mexican loop sheaths. Mexican loop

 

[davy]

Good stuff guys ... I can probably adjust the techs on these pages to do what I have to!

Thanx! :hatsoff:

Davy

 

[JamesG]

Hey Davey i hope this helps, i been out of town for the last week.[url] http://www.homestead.com/beknivessite2/nssheath.html[/url] :thumbsup: