Bowie knife sheath

[Camo-omega]

I like to think that doing it myself is rewarding. so with that being said I want to make my own Bowie knife and sheath. for the knife I was wanting to know what kind of steel I should use. also when I make the sheath for the knife, how can I tan a deer hide with household materials. I don't want to buy a kit or pay someone to do it. if I can't do that then I don't have a problem buying a kit. last is if and where I can buy wholesale leather to work with. really anything helps out. thanks in advance

[Camo-omega]

ttt

[Camo-omega]

can anyone help me out?

[papa1]

Not real sure about knife help but if you go to the web and pull up alleycatscratch.com/lotr/weapons/scabbard.htm
You will get some great info on exactly where to start and what to do and where to get supplies, Good luck and if you finish one (and I know you will) post it here and let us all see.

Papa1

[Camo-omega]

Not real sure about knife help but if you go to the web and pull up alleycatscratch.com/lotr/weapons/scabbard.htm
You will get some great info on exactly where to start and what to do and where to get supplies, Good luck and if you finish one (and I know you will) post it here and let us all see.

Papa1

thanks for the help and I'll be sure to do so

[Camo-omega]

alleycatscratch.com has nothing to do with knives jerk

[cheez]

alleycatscratch.com has nothing to do with knives jerk

I just went there myself. The site is all about sheaths for knives as you requested.

[papa1]

Try to help a new guy and all you get is grief. I assure you, if you put it in exactly as I gave to you, you will get the info you were hunting for. Thanks cheez for the back up. Maybe new guy doesn't understand that this site is all about helping each other. Try again camo

[Camo-omega]

I didn't mean to offend you and I applaud your effort. when I typed it in exactly like it was it wasn't anything about knife sheaths. it was about making your own costumes or something. I may be mistaken and I'm sorry for calling you a jerk I understand I was asking for help and I thought it was a joke.

[Camo-omega]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/619313d3-2794-e5f8.jpg this os what pops up when I type in alleycatscratch.com

[papa1]

Thanks for the apology. If that is what you came up with, then I guesss you have a right to get a little hostile. Now, lets start all over again. Type in every thing I gave you. Of course it will start with WWW. then alleycatscratch.com but DO NOT STOP HERE. Go on and put the rest of the address as I sent it to you. You just left out the most important part of the address. Hope it works this time.

[Camo-omega]

glad we got that out the way haha but I just tried it and ALL and it came up as a URL that is not detected but I will keep trying it and see what I get, again thanks for the help

[papa1]

Well there camo, did you ever find the scabbard info?? If not try this one more time. Instead of going to the address bar, go to the search area and type alley cat scratch scabbards This takes me to the complete list with a whole ton of helpful info on making scabbards and knife. I use Yahoo but any search engine should come up with the same info/

Good Luck
papa1

[Camo-omega]

papa I really appreciate your help but I'm still get costume makers lol oh well I'm sure I can find something else I've heard carters crafts had a great tutorial on how to make a sheath so I'll just try my luck there. but again I'm sorry if I cause any problems and I appreciate your help

[cheez]

PM rob62 on here. He makes one of the best Kydex sheaths you will see. He made me a couple and they are first class.

[Rob62]

Here is a very good tutorial on how to make a leather knife sheath if that is what you wanted.

http://www.beebeknives.com/html/make_a_sheath_tutorial.html

As to knife steels. That is a very subjective and personal choice. Different steels will work well for different purposes. Try here for a basic overview of what steel is good for what. It may help you decide on which one to use.

http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

Here is another excellent explanation.

http://sharpeningmadeeasy.com/steels.htm

The best way I have found to follow a link is to copy and paste it into your URL line/browser address.

Regards,
Rob

[Camo-omega]

thanks alot for the help I'll be sure to check out those websites

[sharpeblades]

Try leatherworker.net Super site with a lot of info

[the terminator]

I have been around a few good knife makers. Most of them, in a metal shop where I worked as an apprentice. Leaf springs from trucks are great for knifes, if you have the roll forming equipment to flatten it out. Files also work well. I have made a few from heavy saw blades as well. My favorite, and one that I still own, someone made from a railroad spike. Good luck.

[sharpeblades]

I have been making knives for a number of years and any way i can help just give me a shout ~ Raleigh

[the terminator]

I have been making knives for a number of years and any way i can help just give me a shout ~ Raleigh

very nice looking ones too!