A rugged handmade leather hand shaped sheath, made to fit the Benchmade Steep Country knife.
This sheath is molded to only fit this knife.
Vegetable tanned 8-9 oz. , 5/32" thick leather is used on the sheath, belt loop and strap.
The belt loop has a 2 " opening, and is secured to the sheath by 2 solid brass Chicago screws.
1 solid brass snap provides a secure closure for the 1 "retention strap. The strap is not attached to the sheath. It is able to move some, but is a very tight fit.
2 more Chicago screws are attached at the welt edge.
Permatex high strength threadlocker is applied to all of the screws.
Ritza 25 Tiger thread, a waxed braided polyester thread from Germany is used to hand sew a saddle stitch, through the top, welt, and bottom layer of leather.
The welt is 3/4 to 1 "" wide, and provides a very tight, secure fit.
Fiebing's black edge kote is applied to all edges of the leather.
Then Fiebing's buy black antique finish is rubbed into the leather.
*This sheath can be made for a left hand orientation, brown leather and with different color thread.
Note- The knife is not for sale
Product code: Benchmade Steep Country Handmade buy Leather Knife sheath. (Sheath Only).