Made another sheath

[Farnsrocket]

I haven't posted much here lately.......my 16 month old son has kept me busy!!
I did finally get around to making a sheath for the custom Peacemaker knife Bryan Breeden made for me over a year ago.

I made up a batch of vinegaroon to darken the leather.
There are a few things I could have done differently, but I think it will be a good usable sheath!





Raw leather


After a dip in black tea (gives the leather more tannins for the vinegaroon to react with)


After the vinegaroon bath

[mtnfolk mike]

nice work.. that came out great..

[Farnsrocket]

Thanks man......I learn something after every project!

[mtnfolk mike]

Thanks man......I learn something after every project!

right on.. that's usually how it goes.. i feel like it gets easier with each sheath i make too..

[RussMo]

Indeed, nice work there!!!

[cramsey3006]

That looks fabulous to me. Very nice work.

[TedPalmer]

What do you need to treat the leather with after the vinegaroon soak?
TIA!
Ted

[Farnsrocket]

What do you need to treat the leather with after the vinegaroon soak?
TIA!
Ted

Thanks everyone!
From what I have read, (this is the first time I tried it) I rinsed it in a baking soda and water mixture for several minutes then with clean water.
I just used some saddle treatment stuff that is mostly beeswax and mink oil over the whole thing.

[hiwa]

Very nice work. I'm just getting started in sheathmaking ( bought my first supplies/tools yesterday.) I am reading tutorials on the internet. Pics and posts like yours are an inspiration

[sicily02]

Great looking sheath. Nice looking knife too.


Bryan

[RedbeAR15]

Nice work! and nice knife too