How Do You Make A Sheath For A Hatchet?
When you buy a brand new, premium quality hatchet, it usually comes with a durable leather sheath that you can attach with snaps. But if your new hatchet isn’t one of the premium models or if you pick up an older hatchet at a yard sale or auction, consider making a sheath of your own. You don’t need anything fancy; a simple piece of rubber garden hose can offer all of the protection you need to keep your hatchet blade sharp. Find an old rubber garden hose that you don’t intend to use again. This can come from your own supplies, from the garbage or even from the bargain bins at hardware stores and resale shops. Some of the larger hardware stores even sell hose by the foot, so you might be able to find some there if you don’t have an old hose on hand. Measure the length of the blade edge on your hatchet. Straighten a length of the hose and measure out a section of equal length. Cut this section away from the rest using a sharp razor utility knife. Use the utility knife to cut a slit alon
