Tourbon Handmade Thick Leather Axe Sheath Blade Cover with Axe Belt Holder For Outdoor Camping

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The main benefits of any protective axe cover are that your blade edge is protected from the elements and safe to handle when not in use. An axe sheath does both by providing a lightweight but strong and durable cover, usually made of leather, coupled with a strong welt to protect the sharp edge and a secure strap or cover to keep it all in place. In this article, I am going to explain how to make an axe sheath with duct tape. It’s a pretty straightforward method and shouldn’t take too long to finish. So, let’s start making a sheath for that beautiful axe of yours. How to Make an Axe Sheath with Duct Tape: Step-By-Step

All of the sheaths on this list are made from different types of leather, and that’s because leather is a far better material for an axe sheath than canvas. A canvas sheath with a welt will still protect your axe head and edge. However, it will not last as long, certainly won’t look as stylish, and will not be as water-resistant as leather. Leather will last literally 100 years or more if cared for. Whilst I am not saying that their supplied sheaths are unfit for purpose, far from it, they are more than adequate for their intended purpose, however, the sheaths that they supply are not in the same quality league as the axes that they so professionally forge. Putting this into a nutshell the sheaths are, in our opinion, just a No frills functional object, a utilitarian item that does the job that it was intended to do and no more! The carving axes come sharp and ready to use but eventually you will need to sharpen it yourself. This video shows the method we use. The other axes we tested are too small to split much more than kindling. Of these, the Gerber Freescape is a great option. Also made by Fiskars, it's a smaller version of the X11. It works just as well at a smaller scale.

The Hide and Drink Leather Hatchet Head Axe Sheath Holster is one of our favorites and is designed to fully protect the whole of your axe head. Unlike many other axe protectors, there are no straps or adjustable clips that can often require two hands to open. This hatchet sheath has a single snap button for one-handed operation. The use of the very best quality leather is an essential part of a quality sheath, not only because it looks and feels good, but because it will protect the handler from the cutting edge of the tool as well as protecting the cutting tool from the environment. The primary reason you need an axe sheath is to protect the axe head, which is made from metal, from moisture, dirt, and grime. Additionally, a well-made sheath will also have a strong welt, which will protect your sharp edge from being chipped or dulled accidentally. There is a lot of existing leather that can be re-purposed in this world, which is why the folks at Fiskars have taken some older Italian leather and given it a new lease on life. The Recycled Fiskars Axe Sheath is a nice medium-sized axe protector with stitching and rivets to ensure its durability and is held on with a snap button on a strap. The leather itself looks good but does not seem to look quite as natural when compared to the Hide and Drink artisan sheath.

Now you have two identical sheath patterns, except the top one has a tracing of the welt pattern on it. After we compare these tools' performance in the field, we also rank their value. Models with high scores and low price tags will always be a great buy. The most well-rounded option in the test, the Fiskars Chopping Axe excels at felling trees, can cut firewood, and is nimble enough to accomplish detailed tasks. Costing little more than much smaller, and thus less powerful, hatchets, this option offers an impressive value. Protect the cutting edge (and me) for storage while being able to use the axe as a hammer without removing it. This next step is not entirely necessary, but I did it for example anyhow. Using a Japanese style skiver, or any skiver you have, we will take some leather off the end of the strap to help it flow down into the sheath better. Use the same steps to make another sheet from your duct tape. Place the sheet you made before on top of this one. Use the scissors to cut it into the same shape. Now you have two similar axe sheath patterns made of duct tape. Step 4: Join the Two PiecesReview Outdoor Gear specializes in making sheaths for specific axe models by popular axe makers. You can get sheaths made especially for other Gransfors Axes, Council Tool 2# Hudson Bay Camp Axes, Husqvarna Axes, Fiskars Axes, Cold Steel Trail Boss Axes, True Temper Kelly Perfect Axes, and many more. We love that they do this, and it is such a good idea.

The sheath itself has a very appealing finish of dark and shiny leather, along with stitching, three rivets, and a strap utilizing a snap button to secure it to your axe head. They are handmade in Spokane, Washington, and use an additional folding technique around the welt construction to ensure your edge stays sharp and clean, and there is no possibility of it cutting any stitching on the sheath, increasing its lifespan. Axes and hatchets are one of the most important items in a bushcrafters tool kit. You can use an axe for various things, from chopping and splitting firewood to carving, bushcraft, and even hunting. Without them, living in the woods, building shelters, and maintaining a fire would be incredibly difficult.

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Axes require maintenance to keep them sharp and some kind of holster or sheath to protect the edge. Keeping your axe edge covered with a sheath when not in use does three things: it keeps you safe from a sharp edge, prevents your gear from being damaged, and protects the edge of your axe from being dulled unintentionally. The Helko Werk Leather Axe Sheath (Double Bit) is made from high-quality cowhide leather with a vegetable tan to ensure its durability and water/moisture protection. It has a heavy-duty welt (which is the part that protects the sharpened edge) with plated rivets to aid the stitching and prevent the sharp edge from damaging the leather.