Knife sheath

[Rob W.]

One of my favorite hunting knives fits pretty loose in the sheath. I have tried getting it wet and drying but hasen't done much good. There is enough handle sticking out to put some sort of clasp but I have never done anything like that before. Any ideas?

[skullworks]

A picture might help with some ideas.

[Rob W.]

I always mess up posting pictures. Its a boker arbolito 503 if that helps.

[SveinD]

Send pics to my email, and I'll post it for you  
It's [email protected]

[SveinD]

Here they are^^

 

 

[Rob W.]

Thanks SveinD.

[Roughcountry]

Rob
If the welt is wide enough inside, you may be able to run another line of stitches in the grove next to the existing stitches. Do a pinch test with your fingers to see if this would tighten up the sheath.
Also match the threads per inch and type of thread so it looks original.

[agd68]

Try soaking it in boiling water. This should cause the leather to shrink. Just be careful not to soak it too long or it will shrink too much.Try a search on Primitive archer or Paleoplanet for Boiled Leather for more detailed instructions.

[Toecutter]

Did you get a chance to try that out Rob?

Nathan

[Rob W.]

Yeah I found a thin peice of leather at work that looks like what I need. I'm going to glue it in this week. Thanks for all the tips guys. Rob

[Rob W.]

Posting earlier motivated me enough to glue the leather inside the sheath. I have to say it fits perfect now! I can even shake the crap out of it upside down and no movement what so ever. Now I'm torn between this one and a benchmade I bought to replace it. Thanks again. Rob