Trying to make my own custom sheath for my new Surge.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #30 on:** June 26, 2008, 02:04:22 AM

Yeah, I really like the looks of it! Hell, I'd wear one everyday!

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #31 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:14:41 AM

Well, I spent some time on my sheath project on Sunday.

I was able to glue the layers of the holster together then followed by punching the holes for stitching. I am very pleased on how well this is turning out.

I used clothes pins to hold the layers together while the contact cement dried. I found out that I needed to trim one side of the sheath before I stitched it. It was the side I was putting the flash light holder.

Alfred

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #32 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:27:07 AM

I had my wife help me stitch up the first one. She was able to do it a lot faster than if I would have done it.

It looks awesome! I will post a picture of the finish product tomorrow evening.

Alfred

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #33 on:** June 30, 2008, 09:55:58 AM

Look forward to it mate

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #34 on:** June 30, 2008, 01:45:43 PM

That is indeed beautiful work! It's great that you are taking the time to show each step of the way as well- it encourages others to try it.

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product as well- it looks amazing so far!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #35 on:** July 01, 2008, 01:46:19 AM

Looking good Alfred!

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #36 on:** July 01, 2008, 02:51:07 AM

Here is the finished sheath. I am quite surprised at how well this project turned out.

My Surge practically finds its way into its new home. The snap latch is just slightly snug but I'm sure the leather will "give" with time.

I gave the finished sheath one last coat of black leather dye making it a total of three coats, then buffed to a slight shine. I have since sealed the leather with a clear leather sealer and has just a very slight sheen of the leather.

This one will go to my Dad for his Surge. His has the belt loop. Mine will have a metal beltclip.

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #37 on:** July 01, 2008, 02:55:03 AM

A couple of more.

My wife should have mine stitched up and finished before bed time.

Alfred

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #38 on:** July 01, 2008, 02:56:49 AM

Wow, great job!

Thanks for the pics along the way!

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #39 on:** July 01, 2008, 02:58:10 AM

Last two pics I have.

Can't wait to have mine by my side.

Alfred

Leatherman123 · **Reply #40 on:** July 01, 2008, 04:43:26 AM

That is SO nice!!! Are you accepting orders at this time?

Smitty44 · **Reply #41 on:** July 01, 2008, 06:32:11 AM

GREAT JOB,and thanks for the blow by blow pic's alone the way,as bad as LM's sheaths are coming out now,you might have a new full time job!!!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #42 on:** July 01, 2008, 09:06:09 AM

Great job mate, I think you'd have a lot of customer's if you decided to sell them

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #43 on:** July 01, 2008, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 01, 2008, 04:43:26 AM

That is SO nice!!! Are you accepting orders at this time?

make it two orders

Benner · **Reply #44 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:31:24 PM

That is really good!

Great work.

Hoghead · **Reply #45 on:** July 01, 2008, 09:58:13 PM

ARROWHEAD,

Thanks for the pictures. Would you post some links to the information you refered to on how to make sheaths?

hawkchucker · **Reply #46 on:** July 01, 2008, 10:16:15 PM

Very nice job you did there. I am very impressed with your first job. Now all it needs is the Marine Corp. Emblem stamped into it and it is complete. Oh yah then you need to send it to me.

Hoghead · **Reply #47 on:** July 01, 2008, 10:21:28 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on July 01, 2008, 10:16:15 PM

Now all it needs is the Marine Corp. Emblem stamped into it

That would be cool.

ARROWHEAD · **Reply #48 on:** July 04, 2008, 03:41:43 AM

Here is a picture of my new sheath in use.

I took it to work yesterday and today and I like that it fits nice and snug against my waist. I have to say I can definitely notice the added weight of the Surge. I weighed the loaded sheath on our postage scale at work and it came in at 1 lb 3 oz.
I don't normally wear my multi to work since I sit at my desk most of the day and our dress code is business casual so I wear slacks 4 days a week and jeans on Friday. Fridays is the only day I wear my sheath.

MultiMat · **Reply #49 on:** July 04, 2008, 03:50:48 AM

Alfred that is a amazing job you have done with your wife's help. Such good workmanship, congratulations on job very well done. I bet your dad was over the moon with his . Thanks so much for sharing.

max6166 · **Reply #50 on:** July 04, 2008, 07:57:05 AM

Really nice! And thanks for documenting the process so well.

duckman1975 · **Reply #51 on:** July 05, 2008, 11:52:01 AM

Nice you can make a good living with what you can make

flapjackboy · **Reply #52 on:** July 05, 2008, 01:44:36 PM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on July 01, 2008, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 01, 2008, 04:43:26 AM
That is SO nice!!! Are you accepting orders at this time?

~~make it two orders~~

Nope, make that three.

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