Shaping a curved pouch around a folder
A moulded sheath is formed rather than simply folded. In leatherwork generally, damp leather is pressed around a shape close to the knife's and left to dry, and it keeps that curve afterwards. Padding behind the outer layer softens the inside, so the handle rests against a cushion instead of bare leather.
This 12 cm black split leather sheath uses a curved, padded pouch with a snap closure. For knife manufacturers in Pakistan, the appeal is practical: a sheath that follows the handle holds a large folder steady instead of letting it slide around, and the padding protects polished wood on the way.
