The knife is one of the most ancient inventions of mankind.Since ancient times, they are used by one way or another. He has many options for use and a huge number of advantages. But there is a disadvantage - inconvenience in transportation. The transfer of a sharp knife is inconvenient, moreover, it is subject to the influence of the environment. And already for a very long time for storage and carrying knives invented a special device - scabbard. They are different for different knives and perform various functions. And if there is a good hunting knife, why not make a beautiful and comfortable sheath with your own hands for him?
Select material for the scabbard needed, based only onof their desires and possibilities. If the wooden scabbard is the result of carpentry, the manufacture of scabbard from the skin is more suitable for lovers of tailoring. The main thing - the material should be light and strong enough. You can, of course, make a sheath of aluminum or steel, if you think that the hunting knife will be appropriate in them to look.
Leather sheath
Leather is a serious and stylish material, and a sheath ofIt can be made with a needle and thread and the same knife. First, you need to mark out a piece of leather from which this wonder-case will be made, with a margin of eight to ten millimeters on the seam. Also it is necessary to make a liner in the form of a cutting edge of a knife and a width of the same eight millimeters. It will be sewn into the seam so that the knife does not cut the thread. After that, the skin softens with water and stitches. The bending point can be made in advance more finely so that the knife does not hang in the scabbard. When stitching it is necessary to leave a small area on the end not sewn - for drainage of water. After that, the skin is molded on the knife, treated with cream, wax or paint for the skin. Also inside the sheath can be inserted a frame of thin plastic to maintain the shape. Simple sheath for your knife yourself ready!
However, the scabbard from the skin has one major disadvantage -they are whole. Therefore, it will be difficult or impossible to clean them. And since the knife is hunting, it is always dirty. Before shoveling into leather sheath, it will have to be thoroughly washed. It is possible to do easier - to make a demountable scabbard with your own hands. The best material from this tree is suitable.
Wooden sheath with their own hands do not reallyand difficult. They can consist of two halves and a leather strap or cord for the screed. To start individually cut each of the halves. They are made to be so that one half is inserted into the other, but both could "ride" each other. The inner surface of the parts is turned under the knife. He must freely enter the sheath and exit from them. After that, the workpieces are polished and varnished. It is best to choose a tree for the color of the knife handle. Halves are connected and tied with a cord (wrapped in a narrow strip of skin). You can attach a special spring-loaded plate inside so that the knife does not fall out of the scabbard. As you can see, making the scabbard with your own hands is simple and useful - the tool will always be self-protected and safe for others!
