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| Leather Handled Throwing Knife (and matching sheath) by Tom Grossman A leaf-shaped blade (knife) fitted with leather handle scales and a matching sheath, both decorated with a knot work design common to the Celtic age. Includes photos, illustrations and pattern. |
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| Making a Leather Knife Sheath(s) by Kenneth Rowe Two styles of sheaths are featured in this how-to article. First is the cross-draw sheath. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Making a Custom Knife Sheath by Robert Wood Pg. 34 Basic principles of making a custom fixed-knife sheath. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Two Styles of Knife Sheath Patterns by Fred Kilburn Pg. 58 Style one is the typical sheath that hangs vertically from the belt. The second is a cross-draw style designed with an "apron" to lend substantial strength when using a narrow belt. Both sheaths include a sleeve which supports the knife blade inside the sheath instead of the interior thread of the sheaths' edge. These sheaths are designed around a smaller type of skinning knife. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Custom Knife Sheaths by Joe Henry Pg. 66 Twelve easy steps to making a custom knife sheath. Includes photos. |
| Nov/Dec 1992 Vol. 2 No. 6 Pg. 13 |
| Nov/Dec 2001 Vol. 11 No. 6 |
| Mar/Apr 1993 Vol. 3 No. 2 Pg. 8 |
| Making a Protective Sheath for Your Round Knife by Russell Bigelow Just as the title says. Includes photos and pattern. |
| May/Jun 2002 Vol. 12 No. 3 Pg. 60 |
| Deep Knife Sheaths by Dick Sherer Custom knife sheath for standard hunting knife. 2" belt loop and removable keeper straps. The leather on this sheath covers 2/3 of the knife handle. Includes photos. |
| May/Jun 2003 Vol. 13 No. 3 Pg. 16 |
| Custom Pancake Knife Sheath by Steven Harris Designed to be positioned at a 32 degree angle over the right front pants pocket. Sheath does not hang by a belt loop;the belt passes through the blade part of the sheath. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Jul/Aug 2003 Pg. 34 |
| Sheath for a Green River Sticker by Dick Sherer The sheath for this commercial butchering knife was made to resemble the buffalo skinning knife sheaths of the 1840-1860 period. Includes photos, illustrations and pattern. |
| Nov/Dec 2003 Vol. 13 No. 6 Pg. 10 |
| Native Heritage Knife Sheath by Will Ghormley Pg. 32 This style of sheath was used by Native Americans and frontiersman and was very adaptable to fitting different knives. It also held the knife securely as the sheath is fastened under the belt, not on the outside of the belt. Includes photos and pattern. |
| by Brad Martin Pg. 74 Fixed blade - knife sheath that hangs from the belt. Uniquely finished with a Southwest Native American Design - edges finished with a five-thong braid. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Sep/Oct 2004 Vol. 14 No. 5 |
| in stock and available for purchase. Section 2 lists those knife sheath Section 1 lists Back Issues containing knife sheath articles which are still articles that are available as black/white photo copies only. |
| Making an Ankle Knife Sheath by John D. Dennehy This sheath is an ankle rig that works best for short blades with slim handles. The knife is a double edge push-dagger, 5 3/4" overall in length. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Sep/Oct 1994 Vol. 4 No. 5 Pg. 25 |
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| Making a Custom Knife Sheath by Silva Fox Pg. 23 Two sizes of the same sheath are described in this article. The sheath is angled, designed to be worn on the belt behind the second belt loop to angle across the back. This eliminates problems with snagging in heavy brush and makes it comfortable when sitting down. Also easy to remove with one hand. Designed for a 4-inch or 6-inch blade. Includes photos and illustrations. |
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| Mar/Apr 1996 Vol. 6 No. 2 |
| by Pete Gorrell Pg. 52 How to make a custom knife sheath for a fixed blade knife. Explains the making of a pattern from the knife, construction of the sheath and finishing. Also describes making the sheath with and without a lining. Includes photos and pattern. |
| How to Make a Custom Knife Sheath by George Cubic Knife sheath for folding blade knives. Shows how to create the pattern for the knife, construction and finish of the sheath. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Mar/Apr 1997 Pg. 12 |
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| Cross Draw Knife Sheath by Dick Sherer Designed for a knife with the blade and handle built on an arc. This sheath is mounted so the blade points to the rear. Can be removed with a "ready to use" grip and provides a comfortable, safe position of the knife while seated in the saddle. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Jan/Feb 1999 Vol. 9 No. 1 Pg. 62 |
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| Horizontal Folding Knife Belt Sheath by Robert G. Schrap A knife sheath designed to lay parallel with the belt, lending to appearance and comfort. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Mar/Apr 1999 Vol. 9 No. 2 Pg. 26 |
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| J R's Quick Draw Automatic Knife Sheath by J R Richardson Made for the "Buck Model 110 Folding Lock back" knife to open the knife automatically when removed. Includes photos and pattern. Note the "Editors Caution" on the making and use of this sheath. |
| May/Jun 2000 Vol. 10 No. 3 Pg. 49 |
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| Bow Hunter's Knife Sheath by Art Vincent Made for a "Randall", this sheath is made to carry not only the knife but also a file and hone. With some adjustments, other implements can be carried too. Includes photos and pattern. |
| Jan/Feb 2002 Vol. 12 No. 1 Pg. 12 |
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| Mar/Apr 1996 Vol. 6 No. 2 |
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