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Title: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: Mechslasher on March 02, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
has anyone ever posted a leather crossdraw sheath build a long?  i'm wanting to build one for one of my knives.
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: Ray Hammond on April 18, 2008, 07:41:00 AM
I'm waiting too, Mech
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: tippit on April 18, 2008, 08:44:00 AM
I'm not a good enough leathersmith to post on my cross draws...but the are the only type of sheath I use.  They work well on small or large blades.  The single most important feature IMO has to be a means of locking the knife in the sheath so it doesn't fall out.  I do it with a free floating tab to match any cut out on my blade...Doc

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/KnifeSheaths001.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2500.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2503.jpg)
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: JC on April 18, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Tippit, your leather work is progressing at the same lightspeed as your forging. Great looking stuff bro!
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: varmint on April 18, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
Tippet,

   Do those hold the blade more horizontal than vertical??I'm looking to make a sheath for a small knife I made awhile back,and I really want it to sit horizontally along my side instead of vertically.

  BTW......very nice work on those!!
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: tippit on April 18, 2008, 03:01:00 PM
Varmit, They ride horizontal with a little tippit up (couldn't resist).  They will even ride right along the belt...Doc

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/PBSBanquetKnife006.jpg)
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: el oso on April 18, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
That's what I'm talking about! those look so cool. Now I'v got to make one. I'l have to make one for someone else though becaus I cant reach around my belly. crossdraws ain't for fat people  :(
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: tippit on April 19, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
el oso, They are actually better for fat people.  When you sit down or are riding in your truck, the knife rides parallel to your belt as apposed to sticking your belly!  Don't ask how I know that   :rolleyes:  Doc
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: GMASIUK on April 19, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Tippit, I don't understand "the free floating tab". Is that something inside the shealth that is not shown in your picture. Could you explain please? Very nice knives and sheaths by the way. Thanks, Glen
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: Stripstrike1 on April 19, 2008, 04:59:00 PM
Tippit, I like that big bone handled skinner you have at the top of this thread.  How much to make me one just like it?
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: tippit on April 19, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Stripstrike1,  I just don't ever get around to selling any...Still giving away & mainly charity knives.  But I'm glad you liked it...tippit
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: COWBOYROY on April 19, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
well el-oso i'll field test your first one
                 hey.
                  danny
Title: Re: Leather Crossdraw Sheath
Post by: el oso on April 20, 2008, 12:16:00 AM
Tippit, Your right. crossdraws are beter for us belly boys when settin down, but I might still have to  use my left hand to get it out of the sheath. LOL.............                                                Yea Danny one would fit perfect under your spare tire.         :D