Custom Sheaths
Custom Sheaths
Drawing on over 10 years of custom sheath making experience, Diomedes Industries can make you a truly custom sheath for your blade. Please look below at some of the most recent custom sheaths, but do not allow the sample work to restrict your imagination. Dream it and let's make it.
Nicole Apelian's Cross Draw
This custom sheath and belt system was designed for Dr. Nicole Apelian and can be seen on this season of Alone on the History Channel. Nicole needed a specialized sheath for her custom Bolo/Kukri blade, and we delivered just that.
The pancake-style sheath features a ¾ top opening and a unique closure system that allows her to either slide the knife out without fully opening it, or open the closure for easier access when needed. The accompanying belt includes a handmade, cold-forged buckle and has been extended with extra length to comfortably fit over her parka.
To learn more about Dr. Apelian and her work, please visit the Partners page on this website.
Melissa Miller's Baldric System
This custom sheath and baldric system was made for Melissa Miller and can be seen on this season of Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel. With the unique challenges of being without any gear or clothing, Melissa needed a versatile and dependable carry system tailored to her situation.
We crafted an extra-long baldric strap and sheath setup in the Paul Long style, allowing her to comfortably carry her knife in any condition. The adjustable system gave her the flexibility to adapt and use the baldric to her advantage while navigating the bush.
To learn more about Melissa and her adventures, please visit the Partners page on this websit
A Lined Bowie Sheath
A lined sheath for a damascus Bowie blade made by www.51Bravo.com , This sheath is made with two layers of four ounce bovine leather with a veg tanned salmon skin inlay.
Rattler for a Texas boy.
This sheath is fully lines and hand stitched. Inlayed with Texas Rattlesnake - this one turned heads.
Snake and Gator
These two sheaths were a part of a larger set of four sheaths for a discerning customer. One lined with Python and the other with Gator - these two were made for the Lion Killer design.
USAF Pilot Survival Knife.
This blade was sent to me in rough shape by a devoted grandson who wanted to honor his grandfather’s cherished knife with something special. Carried in the skies during WWII, the knife held deep personal and historical significance—and it was in dire need of a new sheath.
We crafted a custom, triple-layer pancake-style sheath, fully lined for durability and protection. It features a Sam Browne stud on the front and was carefully dyed and designed to complement the knife’s legacy.
Dragon Scale for Fiddleback Renegade
This sheath was made for an EDC knife for Melissa Miller. I laid in some dragon scales and made a custom outline on this sheath to compliment the Fiddleback Drop Point Renegade Andy Roy made for it.
Leatherman Pouch w/ Loop
Sometimes a customer sends a pile of gear and a challenge: “Make me a case that holds all this—and I want to carry it horizontally!” This was one of those projects.
With a Leatherman, a flashlight, a belt, and a vision, we created a fully lined pouch-style case with a dedicated loop for the flashlight. The finished piece rides horizontally on the customer's lower back—built for both function and comfort.
Damascus Fighting Knife
A lined and tooled knife for a custom damascus fighting knife made by 51 Bravo.
Back pocket Salmon
A back pocket sheath with a salmon inlay.
Basketweave Pancake with Snap retention
A custom hand sewn sheath for a Stanley Buzek knife (sbuzekknives.angelfire.com) The customer wanted a Paul Long style carry with a basketweave front. I think we got that done for her.
Cross Carry for Matt Helm
This knife was an early one by Matt Helm, and great maker out of Texas, that he wanted a cross carry made for his father. After some discussion and a little prototyping - I think we got it done for him.
Butterfly for Bark River
A custom two tone dyed pouch sheath for a Bark River Clip Point Hunter. Bark River makes a hard working knife and this sheath needed to be as pretty and hard working as the blade. Please check out Bark River at http://www.barkriverknives.com
Contoured Dragon Scales
A contoured dragon scale pattern was carved and stamped into this sheath for an AA Forge knife with removable dangler.
Back Pocket Pouch
A backpocket pouch designed to carry a KH Daily blade and a Leatherman Multitool.
Slimline Pocket Sheath
A pocket sheath for the smallest imprint on the pocket.
Buck 110 Belt Case
A belt case for the iconic Buck 110 has a cant to keep it on the belt and easy to draw when needed.
Gray’s Custom and Brothers in Arms
This knife and sheath combination (and 14 others just like it) were auctioned off at the Brothers in Arms foundation annual fundraiser. We raised over 25 thousand dollars for vets.
Butterfly and Dangler
Another Bark River get's pants with this Butterfly tripled colored sheath and removable firesteel dangler combo.
A tooled lined sheath for a custom bushcraft blade.
Constructed out of two layers of 4 ounce leather this sheath is carved, tooled, and dyed to make a complete package.
A lined horizontal carry sheath with an American theme.
Every portion of this sheath is lined for a customer who wanted a diminutive horizontal carry.
A stitchless lining.
There are times when a project demands a stichless lining. In those cases, we have you covered.
Lined Scabbard for a Short Sword
A diminutive and beautiful short sword got a fully lined scabbard with snap loop.
LIned Sheath for Busse with Knuckle Guard.
A large Bussse Blade with Knuckle guard required a custom fit at the opening and some tricks to roll the lining in place.
A Kukri with custom snap closure.
When you have a unique knife shape like this blade did - you get creative with the retention. This has a cam lock at the base of the blade and a double snap for positive retention and no wiggle on the sheath.