In article >,
"A.C." > wrote:

> Fred wrote:
>
> > When we leave for vacation I usually pack up a box of spices, utensils,
> > etc.
> > because we stay in condos or apartments with kitchens and I'd rather cook
> > than eat in most toruist-area restaurants. The condos might have a few
> > bargain-store pots and a dull butcher knife, so I take my own tools.
> > Problem is always, how to pack my knives without damaging the blades or
> > something else (like my hands). I'd like to make a folding knife pouch but
> > I don't know how to do it safely. Does anyone know of a website with
> > patterns and materials recommendations for these traveling knife carriers?
> > Many thanks...
> >
> > Fred
>
> i carry my knives around quite a bit without any toolbox or case for them
> either. i wrap them up in side towels and secure the edges with rubber bands.
> it
> works great for me. not only do i keep my blades from getting knicked up, i
> have
> extra side towels if i need them.
>
>

I make blade sheaths for camping out of heavy cardboard and duck tape.
;-)

However, a nice rolling type knife set sheath(s) can be made from
canvas. Just lay two pieces of canvas together and sew them around the
edges to make a pouch. Edging with bias tape will make it stronger, and
sew more bias tape in a strip to one side to make a tie.

Then sew seams up the middle the correct width for each knife blade.

QED. Hope this helps?
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