here's the sheath as promised the photo was provided by Richard Dyson (apt), the Sheath was made by Rob Exon from veg tan leather, he soaked it and then using a clever jig held it in place on the blade which was rust protected with cling film. there's a hole in the handle for the string to go through, i just do it up with a slipped shoelace knot (one loop still in tact). i had it loose in my pack for six months and never worried it would come off and all my stuff would be lacerated. If you want a more secure shoe lace knot give this a go http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm.