Conference wahoo::fishing-v2

    Jim,
    	Have you looked in Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops catalogs?
    
    	Also, there is a cutlery store in Boston, Quincy Mkt. South Bldg.
    downstairs.  Largest selection of knives, scissors, etc. that I've seen
    in this area.  Sorry, don't recall the name of the place.
    
    					B.C. 

I have a clasp knife with marlinspike (a "Beta Bos'n") that I carried
on my belt when I was in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club. The sheath was made for
me by someone who "did" leatherwork. It's pretty simple, except for the
tooling, which is ornamental. I could let you look at it, and maybe you
could make your own.

I work in ZKO, live in Southern NH.

Art

I've had leather sheaths in the past, they do ok, but the salt

isn't very kind to the leather and any hardware.

I was leaning toward  nylon with a velcrose clasp.

any other thoughts,

JIm

    Jim,
    	I would think that a generic nylon/velcro sheath would be easy to
    find...  Something's telling me I saw some in the Eddie Bauer store
    this weekend...
    	Let me dig through some catalogs for you...
    
    					B.C.

I certainly appreciate it if you could take a look in the catalogs,

the last time i went thru this exercise i came up empty.


thanks again,

JIm

    Offshore Angler catalog, page 86 has sheaths for pliers which might
    work for you. There are 4 different ones in varying lengths. Prices run
    from $4.99-5.99. Offshore Angler # is: 1-800-633-9131.
    
    I have another catalog from a place called Charlie's Tackle in
    Dartmouth, MA. Charlie has a variety of plier sheaths as well and some
    leather knife sheaths. Charlie's # is: 508-636-3255.
    
    Hope this info helps.
    
    Art
    

    
    I had one custom made a few years back at a cobbler shop.
    They have the leather and the machinery.  I don't recall
    the cost tho'.
    
    Take the thing down to one and see.
    
    Fred

i called the 800 no. listed, and spoke with ther product info specialist.


this guy was really informed, and certainly took the time to explain

a few things.



The first thing he mentioned was he has none for the knife i bought,

they only carry sets.

Secondly, a leather knife case on a boat is not a good idea, unless

it was cured properly, salt residue remains in the leather,

we all know what salt will do.


He recommended using seat belt material, and have someone?  sew it.

This material breathes, and should serve the purpose well

Damn seat belt law///////

JIm

    	Sorry Jim, nothing in any of my catalogs...  I'm surprised...
    
    Bugs me...  I -know- I've seen them somewhere.
    
    Eastern Mountain Sports???  Hikers use them....
    							B.C.

Saturday morning i decided to try the upholstery shop in maynard.

Found they were closed, wondered over to the Outdoor Store on main

st. and found 2 nylon knife cases, obviously i bought one.

They do not normally carry these, i have been there before.

They stock a large selection of Buck knives, and leather cases for

them.

Thanks for all the suggestions,

JIm

                        (Knife Cases) 
    
    Jim, A buddy of mine makes Knifes & Cases, He is retired & has all
         the equipment, He belongs to Northboro Rod & Gun,His name is
         Al Longworth, Phone Nu.(508) 393-8549, I belive he can make it
         & also Knives it is all custom work, Hunters,Skinners,Fish 
         Knifes & Bowies, Good Luck, WIZzard of SHR.

    Jim,
    	I know it's too late, but...  One of my informants told me that the
    latest Overton's catalog has a rigging knife with a marlin spike and
    there is an optional sheath to go with it.
    						B.C.