Knife sheath for yak

[bowgarguide]

I carry a knife on my pfd ,but I also wanted one attached to the yak that was accessible with both hands. I hate snaps and fasteners on sheaths ,when you need one fast in an emergency
I don't want to be fumbling with a catch. I went back a few years to a design we used in Asia.
Take a one by and some plywood the same thickness as the blade on the knife.
trace the outline of the blade on both and cut out the shape in the thin wood.



I had some magnets laying around so I used them . Drilled hole just deep enough for the magnets to be flush with the top of the board



glued them in


then attached the ply around the blade nd glued it



Then glued a short piece over that


cut and shaped the sheath



mounted in the boat



The knife is safe edges covered accessible with both hands and the magnets hold it secure
Ron

[DarrellS]

That is cool.

[indy ag]

Nicely done Ron! A sharp knife in the right place at the right time is invaluable. You'll be using that guy.

[FISH4EVER]

That is a pretty good idea, I always wanted a knife handy and the other day found that I was a not only needing one but, stupid for not having one............Steve

[Diesel57]

Looks good always nice to have a knife at hand.

[Pogo]

Very cool! (I also heartily recommend all paddlers keep a knife handy for emergencies that can pop up in a variety of forms.)



Ron, what's the make and model of that machete you recommend again?

[bowgarguide]

Pogo
Ontario knife company

[gerald]

Gosh...you can use that thing on alligators...

[bowgarguide]

Gerald
For alligators gator gar cut bait lines yep it is just about the right size for all of that.
Ron