A custom knife calls for a custom sheath. Each I.R.B.I. Knife receives a form-fitted sheath cut and formed especially for it.  Dawn Campbell has been making sheaths for I.R.B.I. Knives since 1987, when her mother-in-law, Clara, started teaching her the trade.  Clara originally picked up the trade after she and Irvin ran out of craftsmen to make the sheaths in the late-1970s.

Construction

Our sheaths are designed to keep

your I.R.B.I. Knife safely and snugly

by your side for years to come, as they are

a friction-fit sheath.  Each sheath is made with 8-9 oz. leather, which is cut to the overall shape of the knife for which it is made.  The leather is stamped and the belt loop is secured with rivets before the sheath is glued, ground, and sewn together.  The scabbards are then wetted and form-fitted to create a snug fit before being dyed and dipped in water-resistant acrylic.  We can stamp names or initials into the sheath before its finished, or engrave on it after completion.

Sheath Care

Our sheaths are water-resistant, not water-proof. 

1. •If your sheath gets wet, remove the knife and allow the sheath to air dry completely before storing your knife in it again.
   

2. •Do not apply oil to your I.R.B.I. sheath, as this can cause the leather to warp and lose its snug fit. 
   

3. •If you live in a humid area, we recommend storing your knife outside the sheath completely to avoid rusting from condensation.
   

4. •Read more about caring for your I.R.B.I. Knife.

ordering, you can specify whether you want a left- or right-handed sheath.  We can also add a stamped or engraved inscription if you like.

Do you have a knife from another maker

that needs a sheath?  Maybe a hatchet

or ulu? Odds are Dawn can make a sheath to fit it.  See our pricing page for more information or request a quote.

Ordering

Remember - a custom sheath is included with most of the I.R.B.I. Knives you buy.  When