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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 29, 2011 23:26:46 GMT
So I've settled on this dagger as a gift for dear old mom: www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BO02BO180It's the Boker Plus Schanz Integral Dagger (SID) 7" Double Edged Blade with Micarta Handles. However, reading the reviews makes it pretty clear that the sheath leaves many things to be desired. Who would you recommend to make a custom sheath for a piece like this? I would want it to be black leather and very simple and elegant in design. Dave S. |
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Post by Elheru Aran on Apr 29, 2011 23:38:53 GMT
4 options just off the top of my head: Christian Fletcher Brian Kunz, "DBK Custom Scabbards" Tritonworks Custom Sword Shoppe First 3 may run you $$$; Sonny of CSS is a little cheaper. Of course, I could always give it a try for you if you're interested  |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Apr 29, 2011 23:52:35 GMT
There's also SlayerofDarkness here on SBG. I don't know about his scabbards (which I believe he still makes), but I've seen his belts and the few people who have them and they like them.
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Post by 14thforsaken on Apr 30, 2011 0:33:05 GMT
Brendan of Fable Blades does scabbard as well. The one he made for my blade is fantastic.
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Post by KingDonut on Apr 30, 2011 10:11:10 GMT
For a quality leather sheath, your best bet is to check out the sheath forum over on Bladeforums.com. www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... eathmakers! There's a lot of excellent craftsmen over there. IIRC, most of the suggestions you've gotten focus on scabbards as oppose to sheaths. That would be fine if you wanted a wood-core scabbard for a historical style dagger, but this is a far cry from that. For a modern leather sheath, more suited to a rather "tactical" dagger, look around BF. There are several makers who do great work. You just have to decide what KIND of sheath you want. Being a dagger, as oppose to a knife, it's not really the kind of thing your mother would be wearing around the house for utilitarian tasks, it's primary function is a weapon. So you might want to consider how, when, and where your mother would actually have the dagger on her person to decide the mounting options of the sheath. There's on maker who does formed kydex covered in leather. Sturdy, classier than plain kydex, but retains the near-limitless mounting options (as oppose to a plain leather sheath with a belt loop, which is pretty limited). EDIT: Found em! volclaedesign.blogspot.com/Don't know your budget, so you'll have to look around and send a few emails. Chances are you'll have to send the dagger TO them for the sheath to be made. EDIT: If you haven't ordered yet, BladeHQ has the same knife for significantly cheaper. |
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Post by xenobuzz on Apr 30, 2011 21:10:03 GMT
Hey, KingDonut!
Thanks SO much for your reply! Indeed, I should have specified that I wanted a sheath and NOT a scabbard, since the terms are specific to the type of weapon.
Thanks especially for the link which will save me about $30!!
You rawk!
Dave S.
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Post by KingDonut on May 3, 2011 4:59:10 GMT
Glad to help!
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Post by avery on May 6, 2011 2:57:52 GMT
Moved to the "general discussion" board, you'll get a better response here and it didn't really belong in the "sword making" board.  |
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