Our sheaths are long lasting and made of high quality materials, such as 8-9 ounce leather and professional dyes. The sheaths are finished with a beeswax coating to give the leather sheaths protection against the elements. The sheaths are made properly and accurately, so you can expect each sheath to have a secure and tight fit on your axe. The stitch groove is made starting on the right hand side, 1/8 inch from the top edge, al the way around to about 1/8 inch from the center of the sheath where it will fold. That’s it! VERDICT: This is a great adjustable axe sheath and one of the best leather axe sheaths for a range of sizes. If you use multiple axes or hatchets frequently or budget is a concern, then this ready-to-go sheath will fill your needs cheaply and easily. You can store your axe with your other tools without worrying about your freshly sharpened edge getting dinged against your shovel.

Axes and hatchets are one of the most important items in a bushcrafters tool kit. You can use an axe for various things, from chopping and splitting firewood to carving, bushcraft, and even hunting. Without them, living in the woods, building shelters, and maintaining a fire would be incredibly difficult.The sheath itself has a very appealing finish of dark and shiny leather, along with stitching, three rivets, and a strap utilizing a snap button to secure it to your axe head. They are handmade in Spokane, Washington, and use an additional folding technique around the welt construction to ensure your edge stays sharp and clean, and there is no possibility of it cutting any stitching on the sheath, increasing its lifespan. Above is the hole punch I used to make the semi-circle. It’s 3/16 inch, but you can also eyeball the curve too. Splitting axe sheaths are designed for larger, heavier axes’ and axe heads that are used primarily for splitting up tree trunks for firewood. As such, the sheath is larger and wide to compensate for the increased head size. Due to the heavy-duty nature of this style of axe and its head being considerably wide and heavier – an edge protector is most commonly used as opposed to a full head covering. Chopping Axe Sheath All of the sheaths on this list are made from different types of leather, and that’s because leather is a far better material for an axe sheath than canvas. A canvas sheath with a welt will still protect your axe head and edge. However, it will not last as long, certainly won’t look as stylish, and will not be as water-resistant as leather. Leather will last literally 100 years or more if cared for. The other axes we tested are too small to split much more than kindling. Of these, the Gerber Freescape is a great option. Also made by Fiskars, it's a smaller version of the X11. It works just as well at a smaller scale.

Fiskars axes typically have narrow and flat edges, which means that curved axe blades and wider axe heads may not fit in this sheath. If you choose to make your own, you need to ensure the leather is of high quality, your stitches or rivets are long-lasting, you have an easy opening system, and you pay particular attention to the hidden welt – as this part is the most important for your edge. You could also use cardboard wrapped in waterproof paper for a super cheap version, or even old clothes wrapped around a welt – but these won’t last that long in the elements. Why Do You Need an Axe Sheath?Do this on a workbench so that there’s no defect on your sheath. Handle your axe carefully to avoid accidents. Prepare properly before making the DIY axe sheath. Step 1: Make a Sheet of Duct Tape