Buck 110 -- The Sheath Saga

[PT7]

Not really a "saga." Just a light-bulb idea I had over the weekend.

Along with my Buck 110 Chairman Series knife, Buck also provided a very nice black leather sheath (vertical carry design, point up or down). However, I really like to carry a knife horizontal on the belt, and not vertical. So I contacted a BF sheath maker, who does quite nice leather work, and asked what it would take to build what I wanted. He was both very helpful, and very honest, too!

He told me that style of sheath would cost more than the knife did, plus there was an additional cost of shipping the 110 to him as a "template," which he'd use to build the custom sheath.   I figured that might be what was coming, and the price really didn't discourage me. But I've decided to sit on it, and think about whether I want to go that route.

After I chatted with the fellow, I had a "light-bulb" idea about the sheath that came with the knife.  On our Henry Forum last summer, I read about rifle leather lever wraps some Henry Folk added to their levers. They looked cool, and I decided to try one out for my Henry Small Game Carbine.   To be honest, after I received it I forgot about it, and now found that I like my Henry large lever unobstructed.  So here is the light-bulb moment I had.

I took that leather lever wrap with the leather "string," and fashioned a kind of "belt loop" opposite direction on the back side of my Buck sheath.  Basically, I tried to "turn" the sheath for my belt carry 45 degrees.  My project came together okay. I tried the it out already, and the heavy 110 seems to carry well in the horizontal position.  Of course, I don't know yet how this home-made fix will survive.  I'm going to use it as EDC for a while, see how it holds, and then will decide on whether to get the hand-made sheath.  

Here are a few pics of my light-bulb idea.  Of course, you don't see any of the added leather I used other than the criss-crossing on front of the sheath.  Bottom line, a pretty rookie adjust.   It was a fun distraction to think through this mini project; and even more fun that it has worked so far! Here are some photos....

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[JEBar]

nicely done .... a country boy will survive ...

[RanchRoper]

Looks very good and easy to use.

[ditchparrot]

Looks practical, for sure.

[daytime dave]

I think it should work pretty well. The horizontal loop looks like good, thick leather. Nice work.

[Catherine]

Great idea and it sounds like it should work for you.

Cate

[dave77]

Very nice.

Maybe when you've had it as long as I've had my 110, your sheath and knife will have a nice patina like mine.

I've had it since the 70's and it was my daily carry for at least 25 years. Doesn't show real well in the photo but the flap wore clear through and I also had to put a new belt loop on it.

[daytime dave]

dave, it looks like you got your money's worth out of that sheath. The knife looks like it has had plenty of use, still ready to work.

[JEBar]

gotta love a 110 .... Buck introduced the 110 back in '64 .... I bought my first one as a high school graduation gift for myself in '65 .... over time I sharpened it so often that the blade was about the same shape (but a good bit smaller) .... I called Buck and asked if they could put a new blade in it but I them told them I didn't want the handle replaced becasuse it had earned every blemish, nick, and scar .... they wrote up a return authorization and I sent it back to them .... they replaced the blade and polished up the handle a bit .... when I got it back, I gave it to our youngest son to hold until he felt his son was ready .... bought another, went through the same process and gave it to our oldest son for his son .... I'm now on my 3rd

[If1Hitu]

I have a few Buck 110 folding knives.I will start posting picture when I learn how.

[JEBar]

as a bit of inf, while looking at sheath options for a 119, I happened onto the one in this link ====> https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Right-Cro ... 110+sheath for a 110

[Team Roper]

This is my Buck 110. I think I got this clear back in the early 70's.I broke the tip on it but never sent it back to Buck. I just reshaped it myself.

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[Team Roper]

as a bit of inf, while looking at sheath options for a 119, I happened onto the one in this link ====> https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Right-Cro ... 110+sheath for a 110

I really like that sheath. I am very tempted.

[needsmostuff]

Apologies for the zombie thread but just wondering how many of ya'll remember these.
For horizontal carry, right or left hand. True redneck sheik before the auto-open stuff.

[daytime dave]

I actually enjoy bringing up older threads. I enjoy seeing some of the names that I haven't seen in a while.
I don't remember that holster style. It's pretty neat though.

[rickhem]

Very nice.

Maybe when you've had it as long as I've had my 110, your sheath and knife will have a nice patina like mine.

I've had it since the 70's and it was my daily carry for at least 25 years. Doesn't show real well in the photo but the flap wore clear through and I also had to put a new belt loop on it.

Love things with history like this. That thing could tell some stories for sure.

......and if you keep that for much longer, you'll have that blade resharpened into a filet blade!

[Hatchdog]

I actually enjoy bringing up older threads. I enjoy seeing some of the names that I haven't seen in a while.
I don't remember that holster style. It's pretty neat though.

Me too, many of these threads I haven’t seen before and it’s fun to read them.

[dave77]

Very nice.

Maybe when you've had it as long as I've had my 110, your sheath and knife will have a nice patina like mine.

I've had it since the 70's and it was my daily carry for at least 25 years. Doesn't show real well in the photo but the flap wore clear through and I also had to put a new belt loop on it.

Love things with history like this. That thing could tell some stories for sure.

......and if you keep that for much longer, you'll have that blade resharpened into a filet blade!

I still have it but haven't carried it for a long time. When Leatherman multi tools came out they were are a lot more useful. Since I've retired my Leatherman is now in the Miata glovebox (no spare tire so may need the pliers to repair a flat) and I usually just carry a small pocketknife. Usually carry my Leatherman Squirt on bowling night, mostly for the scissors.