JohnF Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 The fillet knife thread reminded me of a trick we learned while diving for making knife sheaths. Use nylon weave strapping material similar to seat belts or utility bag straps, double it over and sew up the sides. Put a loop on the back from the top down for a belt loop. You can get different thicknesses from stuff like seat belt material to the thick stiff stuff we used for weight belts. The webbing I use is 2" wide and when thick enough, it will clamp onto the knife to hold it even when I'm upside down in the water, so surely well enough to keep a belt knife or a fillet knife in. If you want to use it for pliers or scissors you put a second flap on the front with velcro sewn onto the two parts. If anybody wants to try it and needs more detail I can post pics of some of mine. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well I guess i'm buying the Henckels knife now. Thanks for making me spend my money...i'll think of you when the woman is whining at me for spending all this money on a knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well I guess i'm buying the Henckels knife now. Thanks for making me spend my money...i'll think of you when the woman is whining at me for spending all this money on a knife I live to serve. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I found the material at Fabricland here in Stratford for $2/meter. It's lighter than I'd like but fine for knives. At least it'll be easier to sew. I'd probably go to a scuba store for some weight belt material for a slightly heavier gauge. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Ok, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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