CampingGearReview » Buck Omni Hunter – Homemade Leather Knife Sheath (prototype)

The factory knife sheath on the Buck Omni Hunter is of lesser quality than the knife itself. One fine Sunday afternoon, I got tired of being bored and decided to make my own sheath. Bear in mind, this is my first attempt at knife sheaths, and only second attempt at leather-craft in general. The end product is just that, a prototype. It is a decent looking sheath, where I learned a few things, which will be improved in second revision. I hope to work on a few more sheaths in the next month, and do a better job for this knife. The next project will be for a Gerber Profile drop point type blade.

Belt loop is on the wrong side for me, it is now made for a left-handed carry
Retention strap needs to moved down to the index finger choil for better retention
Semi-circle indentation needs to be cut, so there is no part of the shiny blade showing
Belt loop needs to be moved up towards the butt end of the sheath, above the new position of retention strap

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