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Hey guys,

I know a lot of you make your own sheaths for your bigger knives, but I got a Kabar Eskabar BK-14 from a Coworker for Christmas. I know one of the biggest complaints with the BK11 and BK14 are that the sheaths they come with dull the blade VERY quickly. I was looking at just buying another sheath, but I'm toying with the idea of making my own Leather one. I was curious as to how complicated it is, and how you guys learned to make your own. I appreciate any help

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I'd really like something like this but I understand that's probably a little more complex, and I don't think they sell that one anymore. At the very least, I'd like something that mounts to a belt horizontally, holds the knife pretty firm, and looks nice.

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10 hours ago, Wilson002s said:

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I'd really like something like this but I understand that's probably a little more complex, and I don't think they sell that one anymore. At the very least, I'd like something that mounts to a belt horizontally, holds the knife pretty firm, and looks nice.

That's actually about the most simple sheath I've ever seen.

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I make holsters for myself, it isn't that hard. I use a vacuum sealer to mold the leather after washing. 

If you wash the leather in hot water using a good dish soap the leather will stiffen up. I just made a holster that is as thin and as stiff as kydex.

I hand stitch all of mine and they take a few hours to finish stitching. Total time is under four hours. 

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3 hours ago, Wilson002s said:

Also, where do you guys get your leather? I tried Hobby Lobby on lunch today to no avail.


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Tandy Leather in Nashville has everything you could need or want. The employees there are also usually very helpful and knowledgeable, although a few of them are a bit odd.

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