Author Topic: What weight for sheath (Read 1269 times)

DLH · « **on:** April 12, 2006, 02:32:53 PM »

What weight of leather makes the best hunting knife sheath.

Thanks

hunman55 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2006, 12:16:09 PM »

:grin: Nobody wants to answer this one? 6 to 8 oz. in thickness depending on the size of the knife. In leather working, 1 oz. equals 1/64 th of an inch. My 2sense. Hunman55

DLH · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2006, 02:03:56 PM »

Thanks for the info!!

I was starting to think the question was Too tough?

Thanks agian

Shorty · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2006, 02:29:21 PM »

I just buy a wide belt blank. 'Cheaper than large pieces and no waste.

Rickk · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:36:19 AM »

How big is the knife? A really big knife would want heavier (10-12 oz). A smaller one maybe 5-6 ounce.

Karl B. Andersen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2006, 07:09:41 AM »

I go the heaviest veg tanned leather I can get!
Usually 8-9 oz, but every now and then, I can find some 10-11.
I want it to last as long as the klnife!

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