Originally Posted by
puffer
Actualy very little. It depends on the "hide", but I use an inexpencive "sheared hide" ( total thickness is about 1/8" & compresses with wear ) Plus any sheath I make to wear in a sock (or boot) is made of 1/8" thick leather, so when it is added up, the total thickness of the sheath with the backing adds only 3/8" to the width of the knife.
The major advantage, is as I said, comfort. The wool absorbs the sweat, plus the sheath dose not rub your leg raw.
That's a great idea! 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
Bookmarks