Scandi Sheaths My Way

[senex]

Thats done it . I've altered the handles on my carving knives. Of course the sheaths are now US . So off to ebay to get some leather and give it a try.
Hoping you can teach an old dog new tricks.
rgds
senex

[Josh]

Thanks Tvividr
I enjoyed your contribution so much that it made me get out of my hammock and make my first Scandi Sheath.
I followed your instruction to the letter and, I had instant success with the fit. I re-sheathed a Bergan Troll knife that I purchased in the early sixties.
The finish on the sheath should have been two tone but, the dye wouldn't behave itself so it ended up all one colour.
My satisfaction is in knowing that the design/construction is traditional and thanks to your guidance, I will treasure this sheath always.
See a picture of my effort.

Greatfully
Josh

[rapidboy]

It's a real shame that the pics are missing from this thread.
Is there any way to retrieve them ?
I have a photobucket account that i maintain and would be happy to host if it helps.

[Josh]

Thanks Rapidboy
I have saved my photo in jpeg format but for some reason the image won't upload to British Blades.

[scruff]

This is a splendid tutorial, however, if anyone is struggling with the belt loop section, this may help:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...748#post944748

[ozhaggishead]

A great help thanks mate!

[scandi]

Gerd, your tutorial is one of the best I have seen... thanks for sharing!!

[ZDP-189]

I can't believe I have only just seen this. I make so many Scandis and not sheaths!

[GeoffWood]

It's a real shame that the pics are missing from this thread.
Is there any way to retrieve them ?
I have a photobucket account that i maintain and would be happy to host if it helps.

By a stroke of luck, I believe that I have the pics. All 46 of them.
I could Email them to you in batches if you like.
Cheers
By the way, I still see the images in the start of the thread - am I at cross purposes/

[ghdeel]

Thank you very much, I have made about 10 scandi sheaths with each getting a little better, but this tutorial will definitely speed up the learning process.

[rockapes51]

thats ace mate im guna give that a shot
cheers

[polaco743]

Congratulations, Ficou muito bonito

[sc_steve]

Great advice! I'm putting into action right now!

[Mountaineer]

Just wanted to say many thanks! I just finished putting a handle on my first scandi knife and making a sheath. If I could post a pic, I would show you what you helped me do. I have a 7 year old son who is about to wet his pants because he just got his first sheath knife- that you helped me make. In his 7 year old eyes, this is the best gift ever! Handle made with antler he and his uncle found together, black walnut cut on our farm, and a Helle blade. Don't have a forge yet, but I'm working toward that. Thanks again for awesome educational post!

[Raymond Richard]

I was hoping to find some information on this type of sheath and what I found was even better. Thanks a lot!