WTB Leather Saya/Sheath

[Byphy]

Any recs on solid makers? Not sure which knife I want one for, just want to try out a leather saya. Not sure if I'm posting in the right place also, mods feel free to move/remove this if need be.

 

[Nagakin]

@basement_leather looks great. I've inquired and Stephane is a really nice guy.

 

[Byphy]

Thanks I’ll look it up!

 

[daveb]

Following. Silverthorne needs a lsaya.

 

[Slim278]

Look up Horeswright in Ca. I know he does custom work.

 

[Byphy]

Look up Horeswright in Ca. I know he does custom work.

Thanks

 

[M1k3]

Just happened across these. Have no clue about the quality or anything...

https://ichimonji.jp/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=39

 

[Byphy]

Just happened across these. Have no clue about the quality or anything...

https://ichimonji.jp/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=39

Right on, the price is right on those ones, not tryna spend a lot

To anyone wondering, I reached out to some of the custom makers (waiting for response) but they're really great looking quality and will prob cost a penny, so we'll see.

A couple more I found browsing:

https://www.hocho-knife.com/saya-sheath/https://sharpedgeshop.com/collections/sayas-knife-sheathshttps://www.hamono.nl/knifebags-storage-tools/leather-knifeguards/
Then Etsy of course.

 

[HSC /// Knives]

Harry Savage for low cost sheath.
[email protected]
His work is thicker leather and very much utilitarian and priced accordingly, very reasonable and a solid guy.

wilburnforgeleather for fancy stuff

 

[parbaked]

MTC used to sell these in more sizes, but looks like only 180mm petty remain:
https://mtckitchen.com/leather-knife-saya-cover-for-paring-180mm-7-1/Maybe you can track down the manufacturer...

 

[Byphy]

Thanks for all the recs everyone

I also found this via Monolith Knives:

https://www.monolithknives.com/products/leather-saya-for-9-chef?variant=15601627562027
I reached out to the makers, this seems more my budget range

 

[Byphy]

Update:

Purchased off Etsy
Petty: ChefLeatherWorks
Suji: MasterAtrium

The petty sheath is a little “rustic” in design, not quite as refined but still done well. The sheath is not as stiff but solid enough. The thing I like most is that the maker uses magnets for her sheaths.

Suji sheath is really nice and refined. Clean lines and a stiff material. At first I didn’t know if I’d like the square design but it looks sleek af so I’m a fan. Came with nice packaging too. I gave measurements that matched both my sujis and so they both fit perfect.

Both ran about $50. Both came with rubbing balm. I am happy with both and both makers were easy to communicate with and delivered within a week.

If you’re looking for budget leather sheaths that are functional and still have aesthetics. I’d rec either maker.

 

[Byphy]

New update:

Saw a post on BST from @Ryan Adkins and noticed a beautiful leather saya featured. Long story short, a PM and inquiry led to me receiving these simple, yet beautiful and functional leather sayas

They’re made from veg tanned leather and are my favorite leather sayas to date. Its dope that it came from one of KKF’s very own too. Ryan is a super cool guy, thanks again to my dude

 

[daveb]

Some nice stuff. Do the makers you've tried required the knives or just dimensions.

 

[Byphy]

Some nice stuff. Do the makers you've tried required the knives or just dimensions.

Just dimensions, I’d rec overshooting them a little to be safe

 

[Lerre]

Some nice stuff. Do the makers you've tried required the knives or just dimensions.

I had a sheath made for a kiridashi by ChefLeatherWorks from Etsy with some specific requests, and they just needed dimensions and a picture of the knife on a flat surface. Only found them because of this thread, so thanks Byphy for that!