Porcupine Quilled and
Beaded Knife Sheaths
Last updated: June 10, 2013
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Following are samples of various knife sheaths we have created. If we don't
currently have one you like in stock, it can be created in 30 days to 6 weeks
depending on the backlog on our work board. We will advise time of completion
when you order. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. They usually measure approximately
2-1/2" to 3" wide by 8" - 12" long. They are normally
beaded in size 11 or 12 glass seed beads and many times in old time colors.
Each has a single split rawhide liner making it a very sturdy piece. If you
have a tribal design or colors in mind, please let us know and we will be glad
to create a sheath especially for you. Please click on the pictures below to
get a close-up of the beadwork.

The front of this sheath is done entirely with porcupine quillwork sewn to
braintan deerhide in the mountain design. It is approximately 3" wide x
9" long. It covers a deer rawhide interior and is extremely sturdy. This
is a one of a kind sheath, has been sold and will not be duplicated. Left here
for your viewing only.
This sheath is my depiction of the Texas flag and was custom made for a client
(thank you Gavin). Note the four winds designs. It is a very large sheath meant
to accommodate a Bowie knife and measures approximately 3-3/4" x 13".
It is beaded with size 12 seed beads on braintanned deerhide over deer rawhide.
This particular design will not be duplicated; however if you are a Texan, I
can make a special design for you. The price shown reflects the size of the
sheath.
$550 plus $10 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-47.

This sheath honors our veterans - it is 3" x 9-1/2" with 9"
fringe. It is beaded with size 12 seed beads on braintanned deerhide over deer
rawhide. Note the red horse hair and brass cones. The service ribbons down the
center represent the Viet Nam War, Korean War, WWII and WWI - the teepee
symbols around the end and red four winds designs represent our Native American
warriors from all over the country who have fought and died for our country.
$450 plus $10 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-46.

This is a large sheath - 3-1/2" wide by 10" long and fully fringed.
It is an emulation of an old sheath requested by a client of ours (thank you
Don) and will not be duplicated. As with our other sheaths, it is created with
smoked braintanned deerhide and this particular sheath is beaded with old style
cobalt blue and white. It has a hidden belt loop on the back side and a single
split rawhide liner making it very sturdy. This is really a beautiful
piece.
$450 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-47.
This is a large sheath - 3-1/2" wide by 10-1/2" long and fully
fringed. Beadeded on smoked braintanned deerhide in cobalt, white, red, light
blue and yellow. It has a hidden belt loop on the back side along with a line
of beadwork on the reverse not shown. The top is Cheyenne style with box eye
design. It has a single split rawhide liner making it very sturdy. This is
really a beautiful piece.



These pieces have been sold and will not be duplicated. Left for your viewing only.
This beaded sheath is beaded on both sides with size 12 old style seed beads
and is titled "Winds of Change" in red, white, blue and greasy yellow
on unsmoked braintanned elkhide. Note the use of tin cones and red horsehair as
well as trade cloth binding on the top. It measures 3" x 8-1/2" and
as with the others, it has a single split rawhide liner making it very sturdy.
As you can see from the third picture above, this piece recently won Third
Place in Traditional Beadwork in the Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market.

$300 plus
$15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-40.
This is a custom-made partially beaded knife sheath and matching neck pouch.
The sheath is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single split cow
rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. It measures 3" wide at the
widest point and approximately 8-1/2" long. It is beaded on the front with
size 12 old style French seed beads in greasy yellow, white, green and dark
red. Because this is custom-made, the design will not be done again so that our
valued customer (thanks Jim) will have a one-of-a-kind piece. However, it will
give you an idea of a partially beaded sheath. It is completely hand sewn and
is an extremely sturdy piece that will last for generations. Fringe can be
added for an additional $25. The neck pouch is an additional $50 and more of
these can be seen on our "Beaded Bags" page.

$350 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-39.
This beaded knife sheath is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single
split cow rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. It measures 3"
wide at the widest point and approximately 8-1/2" long. It is beaded on
the front with size 12 old style French seed beads in greasy yellow, green and
dark red. Note the use of brass cones in the upper part of the sheath. This is
a design originating in 1875. Amazing! It is completely hand sewn and is an
extremely sturdy piece that will last for generations. A piece you will be
proud to own. Fringe can be added for an additional $25

$350 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-38.
This beaded knife sheath is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single
split cow rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. It measures 3"
wide at the widest point and approximately 8-1/2" long. It is beaded on
the front with size 12 old style French seed beads in cobalt blue, light blue,
white, greasy yellow and red. This is a typical Northern Plains design and it
is amazing to me that this crisp, clean design originated in 1860. It is completely
hand sewn and is an extremely sturdy piece that will last for generations. A
piece you will be proud to own. Fringe can be added for an additional $25

$450 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-37
This beaded knife sheath is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single
split cow rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. It measures 3"
wide at the widest point and approximately 8-1/2" long (not including the
fringe). It is beaded on the front with size 11 and 12 old style French seed
beads in Cheyenne pink, white and black. It is adapted from an antique
Blackfeet knife case circa 1875 and is completely hand sewn with imitation
sinew. This is an extremely sturdy piece and will last for generations. A piece
you would be proud to hand down to your children.
$350 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-36.
This beaded knife sheath is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single
split cow rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. It measures 3"
wide at the widest point and approximately 8-1/2" long. It is beaded on
the front with size 11 old style French seed beads in Cheyenne pink, red white
hearts, Sioux blue, cobalt and white. It is completely hand sewn with imitation
sinew. Notice the antique skunk beads in the drop. This is an extremely sturdy
piece and will last for generations. A piece you would be proud to hand down to
your children.
$350 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-14.
This is a fully beaded knife sheath approximately 2-1/2" wide by 8"
long - fully beaded on the front with size 11 glass seed beads in some of the
favorite colors of the Blackfeet - sky blue, cobalt blue, white and
"greasy yellow", with a rawhide liner.
$450 plus $15 for shipping and insurance. Item KS-26A.
This is a "flag" knife sheath that is larger than usual - 10"
long - that was custom-made for a client - Fully beaded on the front with size
11 glass seed beads, it is made from smoked braintanned deerhide with a single
split cow rawhide liner making it very rigid and sturdy. Completely hand sewn
with imitiation sinew.
Please e-mail us at neokistomi@comcast.net with any
questions or comments you may have. Please
note that we no longer accept credit cards.
Send us an email if you are interested in placing an order. We accept checks and money orders. You may contact me by phone at 509-879-6721
if you have specific questions. We look forward to
hearing from you. THANKS! Our mailing address is 5207 N. Hawthorne Street,
Spokane, WA 99205