Simple Axe Sheath

[Philbert]

Sheath Serendipity

Sheaths protect the edge of an axe and anything it comes in contact with.. Was looking for a cheap, simple way to make sheaths for some STIHL Forestry axes. Thought about fire hose, leather from old boots, corrugated lawn signs, bleach bottle plastic, . . .

My local STIHL dealer happened to have some of the old school saw sheaths on clearance, so I tried the same thing I did with our pole saw, using zip ties, para cord, and cord locks to hold it in place. Simple, cheap, hard to lose, brand consistent, and you can still pound wedges if you route the cord lock to the side.





Philbert

 

[CR888]

You can buy leather sewing/rivet tool kits on EBay fairly cheap these days that include all the punches and tools to do leather work. Press studs even pattern punches are very affordable. Then you could make easy simple leather sheaths that people would pay good money for and be custom made to any axe pattern you need. I'm sorry Phil, I just don't like the direction your heading with scabbards & zip ties. There are many ways and basic patterns to make a good custom leather sheath. Have a look at what some guys are selling on eBay for inspiration. The leather tools, studs & stock are very affordable. You could sell 5 sheaths & pay for all your tools.

 

[Philbert]

I'm sorry Phil, I just don't like the direction your heading with scabbards & zip ties.

No problem. No offense.

I had to find something fast, simple, easy, and cheap for my volunteer groups: I have little control over them, and they tend to lose things a lot. These are a step up from corrugated cardboard and duct tape, single use sheaths now used, or more commonly, no sheaths. Can't justify $15+ each for commercial sheaths.

For my own use, I was looking at leather scraps from a local surplus store, with a lace tie securement to avoid the complexity of buckles, Velcro, etc. Also thought about heavy plastic cut in the same way.

**** I would be happy if this thread provokes others to share practical axe sheaths. ****

The one in this thread makes use of 'indigenous materials', similar to some other covers I made:

Pole Saw Scabbard That Does Not Blow Off in Back of Truck
http://opeforum.com/threads/pole-saw-scabbard-leash.12461/


Lawn Signs to Bar Scabbards
http://opeforum.com/threads/lawn-signs-to-bar-scabbards.7491/


Philbert

 

[Detecta]

No problem. No offense.

I had to find something fast, simple, easy, and cheap for my volunteer groups: I have little control over them, and they tend to lose things a lot. These are a step up from corrugated cardboard and duct tape, single use sheaths now used, or more commonly, no sheaths. Can't justify $15+ each for commercial sheaths.

For my own use, I was looking at leather scraps from a local surplus store, with a lace tie securement to avoid the complexity of buckles, Velcro, etc. Also thought about heavy plastic cut in the same way.

**** I would be happy if this thread provokes others to share practical axe sheaths. ****

The one in this thread makes use of 'indigenous materials', similar to some other covers I made:

Pole Saw Scabbard That Does Not Blow Off in Back of Truck
http://opeforum.com/threads/pole-saw-scabbard-leash.12461/
View attachment 198998

Lawn Signs to Bar Scabbards
http://opeforum.com/threads/lawn-signs-to-bar-scabbards.7491/
View attachment 198999

Philbert

No problem. No offense.

I had to find something fast, simple, easy, and cheap for my volunteer groups: I have little control over them, and they tend to lose things a lot. These are a step up from corrugated cardboard and duct tape, single use sheaths now used, or more commonly, no sheaths. Can't justify $15+ each for commercial sheaths.

For my own use, I was looking at leather scraps from a local surplus store, with a lace tie securement to avoid the complexity of buckles, Velcro, etc. Also thought about heavy plastic cut in the same way.

**** I would be happy if this thread provokes others to share practical axe sheaths. ****

The one in this thread makes use of 'indigenous materials', similar to some other covers I made:

Pole Saw Scabbard That Does Not Blow Off in Back of Truck
http://opeforum.com/threads/pole-saw-scabbard-leash.12461/
View attachment 198998

Lawn Signs to Bar Scabbards
http://opeforum.com/threads/lawn-signs-to-bar-scabbards.7491/
View attachment 198999

Philbert

That chainsaw sheath is a great idea for a axe sheath. Where I live in the wet season the humidity is very high and leather absorbs moisture and goes mouldy no matter what you treat it with. Thanks for the tip.

 

[RI Chevy]

Simple but effective leather mask...
Not my photo. Just sharing for demo purposes.

 

[Mkinslow]

I can make them also

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[RI Chevy]

NICE!

 

[Mkinslow]

@Flint Mitch has a pair of them I made him,last I checked they're holding up well.

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[USMC615]

Pretty nifty ideas fellas!

 

[RI Chevy]

I need one for my new throwing ax.
Flying Fox...

 

[Mkinslow]

I need one for my new throwing ax.
Flying Fox...View attachment 202520

That's a nice looking axe.

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[RI Chevy]

TY sir.

Council tool makes it

 

[USMC615]

I was thinking about buying a couple of Gransfor’s models just for *s-wordt’s and grins...probably be too damn afraid of getting ‘em dirty. Nothing like shelf queen axes and mauls I suppose...

 

[CR888]

Council makes some really nice hand tools, their axe catalogue is impressive.

 

[Philbert]

Simple but effective leather mask...Not my photo.

I can make them also

Nice.

Now, please post a tutorial on how to make them and where to get the supplies.
I have a 'Speedy Stitcher', but it is slow. Don't have a snap setting anvil. In another thread, sombody suggested a synthetic material used to make holsters for hand guns.

I might invest the time to make something nice for myself, or spend a few dollars for a commercially made one. But for my volunteer groups, I need something fast, inexpensive, and subject to abuse or loss.

Philbert

 

[Mkinslow]

Nice.

Now, please post a tutorial on how to make them and where to get the supplies.
I have a 'Speedy Stitcher', but it is slow. Don't have a snap setting anvil. In another thread, sombody suggested a synthetic material used to make holsters for hand guns.

I might invest the time to make something nice for myself, or spend a few dollars for a commercially made one. But for my volunteer groups, I need something fast, inexpensive, and subject to abuse or loss.

Philbert

I will if/when I get time bud,I get most everything off the world wide web. Someone was probably talking about a kydex holster,it works great also

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[ajschainsaws]

That's a nice looking axe.

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Second that nice looking axe good sleek styling

 

[ajschainsaws]

Council makes some really nice hand tools, their axe catalogue is impressive.

Yes they definitely have got a good range and luckily there for sale over here

 

[RI Chevy]

Flying Fox was $49.50.
Hardened poll too...
I want to learn how to throw this thing.

 

[Mkinslow]

Second that nice looking axe good sleek styling

Thank you sir

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