Leather Sheath for a Garrett digging knife.

[k0bgalan]

I'm looking for a leather sheath for a Garrett digging knife (or similar), as nylon anything around sharp edges will not last. While Garrett was kind enough to send me a new one, it too will be nylon. I've searched the net for a leather one, but finding a correct size for a Garrett dagger (its actual shape as opposed to a single edge hunting knife shape) has been for naught. I'm wondering if anyone else has managed to find one? If so, please let me know the source. Thank you.

 

[PenguinDetectsCA]

Good luck, I don't have any info on it.
You don't have to use a sheath though; I carry my pinpointer and digging tools in a plastic bag you can get from the checkout at a supermarket/grocery store.

 

[k0bgalan]

Currently, I use a magnet attached to my belt. This leaves short edges, so I really don't wan this as a long-tem fix.

 

[AU Seeker]

Giving the size of the blade might help others find something for you.

 

[releventchair]

I'd be tempted to use glue ; and rivets on stress points and cut up a 5 gallon bucket for plastic first. Use the curve to fit the Lesche. Add thick enough plastic welt each side to allow blade in and out. Other wise the sheath will need to be wide to allow enough flex to open more. Maybe even a milk jug in a pinch.
Make a paper pattern first if doing it yourself. (I know that a D.I.Y. wasn't your question.)

The amount of dirt shaken out of the nylon sheath over time I wouldn't want in a leather sheath. (Often going in damp too.) A couple drain holes might let that fall out but clayish soils would still cling if not very dry. A plastic sheath; big holes could be cut in varied areas..

But...Keep an eye out for a shoe repair shop. They seem to be fading.
You find one inquire about a leather sheath build for you.
Heavy sole leather with a welt each side perhaps.
Don't neglect keeping the tool out of it during off times just in case the leather doesn't agree with it. And for it to dry.( Vegetable tanned will be more agreeable to metal than chrome tanned leather ).
IF you use an old cowboy boot or something cheap for the leather , wrap your Lesche lightly in a thin layer of plastic kitchen wrap and put it in the dampened sheath. (Yes a sheath should be kept dry after fitting it.)
Let it dry to fit the shape of your Lesche. Check for rust upon extraction and wrap removal and lightly oil the blade after cleaning it if it needs it.

 

[russau]

Make your own sheath from leather ! EZ to do ! I made mine for a odd shaped knife that I like to carry when I used to deer hunt ! I included a pocket for my sharpening stone !

 

[k0bgalan]

The "knife" is 2.1 inches wide and 7.2 inches long.

I did strategically place small pop rivets at the wear points. While that worked to some extent, R&Ring the knife many times during a 4 hour session isn't conducive to long life for anything made from nylon.