Tracker sheath ideas.


Bigbangtheory

Bigbangtheory

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So, I've been pondering lately on making a leather sheath for my tracker, but I've also wanted to hold my fire piston and maybe even a small altoids tin... For making char cloth and or storage of tinder materials.

Here's my dilemma I guess... I'm not too crazy about having the knife horizontal/mid back, so I'm thinking of putting it on my left side at an angle. What are you guys thoughts on how you'd lay this sheath out or if it's even possible...

Edit: I'll add some pics of said fire piston... I'm sure you all know what the tracker looks like. I'm planning on a regular rectangular altoids tin for storage. I'm planning on sending it to mike for a regrind and a strip, but I'm sure that won't change the blade shape.

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This is about as much as I've come up with so far.

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I made this one for my Condor Hudson Bay knife. The loop is just sewn on the back side at an angle. It rides well and allows for easy withdrawal. You could make something similar, with a loop and a pouch for the kit on the front.

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GrowlingBear said:
I made this one for my Condor Hudson Bay knife. The loop is just sewn on the back side at an angle. It rides well and allows for easy withdrawal. You could make something similar, with a loop and a pouch for the kit on the front.

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That is a beautiful sheath that BG made!
 
Gbear. Did you rivet your sheath before stiching it? I'm thinking the same thing as far as the knife sitting at an angle.
 
I've decided to just do a sheath. I feel that it was just too much stuff on the sheath so I think I'll be doing a separate pouch for the fire piston and tin. Pics to follow as I come along but it'll be a slow go as I'm just doing a little bit here and there.
 
I like left side at an angle very much.
Semi-horizontal cross draw stays at the ready, yet out of the way.
It is my favorite way to carry!
Good luck with your project!
 
I'm pondering doing a primitive/natural stain, probably something like a black(charcoal). Has anyone tried making your own stains?
 
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Why do you need so much stuff attached to a knife that is already big to begin with? It might just be me, but I would think it would make more since to have the stuff mounted on the sheath to help with the ergonomics a little. It looks like if you were to mount the stuff like that, you wouldnt be able to wear it on your pants, you would have to put it in a pack.

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mahaney said:
I dont want to sound like a meanie, but why do you need so much stuff attached to a knife that is already big to begin with? It might just be me, but I would think it would make more since to have the stuff mounted on the sheath to help with the ergonomics a little. It looks like if you were to mount the stuff like that, you wouldnt be able to wear it on your pants, you would have to put it in a pack.

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You must have missed an earlier post where I realized that it was too much and decided to do a separate pouch for the other items ;)
 
No prob. Im now in the process of dying it. I want to go with something primitive/natural materials. Maybe something dark/like charcoal... Id like to see if anybody else has went this route verses using a commercial dye.
 
Bigbangtheory said:
No prob. Im now in the process of dying it. I want to go with something primitive/natural materials. Maybe something dark/like charcoal... Id like to see if anybody else has went this route verses using a commercial dye.
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You should look into making some Iron Oxide leather dye. Basicly you put bits of iron or even steel wool into a jar, pur vinegar over it and let sit for a couple days, strain out all the metals bits and you are left with a really nice dark dye. And over time, as you are basicly putting metal into your leather, the leather that you dye with it will change colors as the metal oxidizes. They look really cool.
 
Skab said:
You should look into making some Iron Oxide leather dye. Basicly you put bits of iron or even steel wool into a jar, pur vinegar over it and let sit for a couple days, strain out all the metals bits and you are left with a really nice dark dye. And over time, as you are basicly putting metal into your leather, the leather that you dye with it will change colors as the metal oxidizes. They look really cool.
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Its not a real dye even though everyone calls it a dye, It is called Vinegroon and can produce a beautiful black. Its a old recipe going back to at least early 1800s would not surprise me find out its older than that.
http://glennaycockwoodworking.blogspot.com/2011/01/vinegroon-aka-vinegar-black-leather-die.html

How to Make Black Leather Dye (Vinegaroon) Out of Crap Around Your House - YouTube
 
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Well whatever you want to call it, it works and works well.
 
You could stitch the belt loop like this one and just adjust the height and the way the loop angles to get the hang that you want. The added benefit is that it can be worn on either side.

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Should be finishing the sheath up in a few days. Decided on a left side angle dangle. Lol I'll have some pictures up in a bit.
 
Here's a few shots. Ones pre-dying, and the other is after the first coat of iron oxide dye. It looks pretty dark, but it's still wet so I'm sure it will lighten up once dry.
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If you notice, the snap closure leather is backwards. The closure and belt loop were made of one piece. I kinda like it that way.

I'm waiting for it to dry so I can see if I need to add another coat of dye. Then a good waxing!
 
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