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Offline Rusty Snuffers

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Which leather?
« on: July 04, 2011, 02:13:00 PM »
What should I look for when buying leather to make a sheath?  I'm planning on a horizontal belt sheath that'll hold the knife with no strap, if possible.  What would be the easiest and securest leather to use?

Thanks in advance,
Rusty
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Which leather?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 02:40:00 PM »
I use anywhere from 7oz to 9oz vegetable tanned tooling leather.
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Offline GWV

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Re: Which leather?
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 02:42:00 PM »
Rusty, If you make it please post a pic.  Thanks!
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Offline charlie phillips

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Re: Which leather?
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 11:57:00 PM »
check out JANTZ KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES.


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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: Which leather?
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2011, 07:30:00 AM »
I use some Tough as Nails Thick  TANDY  Veg Tanned Shoulder Leather for Mine.....So Far!  :goldtooth:
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