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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Poor Bull on August 12, 2008, 11:07:21 PM

Title: Tacked Knife Sheath
Post by: Poor Bull on August 12, 2008, 11:07:21 PM

I am excited about my recent success with using brass tacks.  I've ruined a lot of tacks and leather attempting to make a knife sheath.  The trick was to heat the point red hot with a propane torch while holding the head with pliers.  After cooling, the nail can be easily bent over and the point hammered back into the leather.
(https://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/wyorc/TackedKnifeSheath08.jpg)

Title: Re: Tacked Knife Sheath
Post by: LRB on August 13, 2008, 01:47:35 PM

  You might find it even easier using the original type all solid brass tacks.
  http://www.thetrunkshoppe.com/     They cost more, but are probably worth the extra, and are correct.

Title: Re: Tacked Knife Sheath
Post by: Brian Jordan on August 15, 2008, 07:20:11 PM

That is a nice looking sheath, glad you got it figured out.