need help

**ripndip** · 07-21-2012, 02:51 PM

i just got a wwii cattarugus 255Q knife and was wondering if there was a place to get a sheath for it

**Stinkpotpete** · 07-22-2012, 02:29 AM

I see some of the sheaths for different US knives on fleabay once in awhile. I don't shop too much on line, try scouring local antique shops, find all kinds of stuff in those.

**Walkwolf** · 07-22-2012, 02:43 AM

I agree. Ebay will have some original WWII types from time to time.
However, it may be a rather long wait, and you should expect to
pay a premium because many others are also looking for them.
( I have gone so far as to purchase a couple of quality
hand-made 'replica's' )

If your knife is in excellent condition, you might consider
buying another Q-225 in worse shape just for
the sheath..........

**Sir Payne** · 07-22-2012, 03:00 AM

When the sheaths do come up for sale on eBay, expect to pay at least half the value of the knife itself because they are high in demand. Reproduction sheaths will be around $25 on eBay.

Corey

**ripndip** · 07-22-2012, 01:53 PM

thanks for the info is there any way to just get that strap that holds the handle of the knife to the sheath becuse thats all that is broken on mine and i am a reenactor and would like to use the knife with my kit

**Walkwolf** · 07-22-2012, 05:10 PM

Take it to someone who works with leather for repair like a saddle shop,
or perhaps a flea market where leather goods are sold, or a knife show.
It won't cost anywhere near as much as a new or replacement sheath
- a snap, a rivet and a small strip of leather may be only
a few bucks.........

**ripndip** · 07-23-2012, 05:22 AM

by Walkwolf

Take it to someone who works with leather for repair like a saddle shop,
or perhaps a flea market where leather goods are sold, or a knife show.
It won't cost anywhere near as much as a new or replacement sheath
- a snap, a rivet and a small strip of leather may be only
a few bucks.........

thanks ill look in to place near me that does that kind of stuff