First attempt at leather sheath

[Gafishing]

Hello all
New member from Woodstock GA
Just bought a mora companion and didn't like the plastic sheath, so i decided to make my own.
Got tools and materials from hobby store and big orange.
Never worked with leather or sewing at all.
I know it looks terrible but I hope to get better with practice. Thanks

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[ninjahawk]

Interesting. It doesn't appear that you have used a welt, so how are you keeping the blade from cutting the stitching? Also, that gap between the fire steel and main body of the sheath seems excessive. But good job on completing the project and having a functional product.

 

[Gafishing]

Interesting. It doesn't appear that you have used a welt, so how are you keeping the blade from cutting the stitching? Also, that gap between the fire steel and main body of the sheath seems excessive. But good job on completing the project and having a functional product.

Yeah
Another friend also told me about the blade cutting into the stitching.
I am also planning on removing the ferro rod holder. It looks uglier in the pics than in person.
It's a work in progress
Thanks for the tips.


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[leatherman]

by the looks of it your well on the way! Everyone starts somewhere, and your first attempt is better than my first attempt so if that means anything ,,,,,,

Learn the basics first, the pretty stuff comes later. Read some tutorials and books. I hear that Tandy just came out with a good three book set on sheath making and I have two fantastic books that I can forward the names of if your interested.

 

[Gafishing]

by the looks of it your well on the way! Everyone starts somewhere, and your first attempt is better than my first attempt so if that means anything ,,,,,,

Learn the basics first, the pretty stuff comes later. Read some tutorials and books. I hear that Tandy just came out with a good three book set on sheath making and I have two fantastic books that I can forward the names of if your interested.

Yes
Please forward me the names of the books
Appreciate the advice


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[Kiteman72]

I think it's a great first sheath! I've been needing to learn this skill myself as my leather needs tend to outpace my ability to pay for them.

Thanks for posting!

 

[Horsewright]

Very nice job for a first. Are you gonna work on this one or start over?

 

[Gafishing]

Very nice job for a first. Are you gonna work on this one or start over?

Probably keep working on it using tips from posters.
Thanks


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[Horsewright]

Good deal. Like the ideaof losing the firesteel loop. On the welt, take your sheath aprat (just the body). For this knife I would have the welt on the edge side and part way up (inch or two) on the back side. Basically a fish hook kind of shape. The top part of the hook ya want to skive to zero. Glue the welt in, trim excess, glue the sheath back up and sew. Then sand all the edges where mutiple layers are together. find ya good number 2 edger and then rub. You're there.

 

[Gafishing]

Good deal. Like the ideaof losing the firesteel loop. On the welt, take your sheath aprat (just the body). For this knife I would have the welt on the edge side and part way up (inch or two) on the back side. Basically a fish hook kind of shape. The top part of the hook ya want to skive to zero. Glue the welt in, trim excess, glue the sheath back up and sew. Then sand all the edges where mutiple layers are together. find ya good number 2 edger and then rub. You're there.

Thank you
I'll post pictures once I have modified it


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[leatherman]

The first book is by Loveless, its title is How to Make Knives, but there is a fantastic sheath making section in there. My father gave me my copy in hardback, but its available in paperback at a reasonable price. This is where I learned about the "Loveless Cam" and how well it works.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Knives-Richard-Barney/dp/087341389X

The next book is by Bo Bergman, titled A Complete Guide to Making Knives. This one tends to cover more of the Scandi style, but the tips and tricks are invaluable. Again, a very reasonable priced book
https://www.amazon.com/Knifemaking-Complete-Crafting-Handles-Sheaths/dp/188737437X

Also, check out those three new books at Tandy, I have not had the chance to go through them but I have heard good things.

 

[Gafishing]

The first book is by Loveless, its title is How to Make Knives, but there is a fantastic sheath making section in there. My father gave me my copy in hardback, but its available in paperback at a reasonable price. This is where I learned about the "Loveless Cam" and how well it works.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Knives-Richard-Barney/dp/087341389X

The next book is by Bo Bergman, titled A Complete Guide to Making Knives. This one tends to cover more of the Scandi style, but the tips and tricks are invaluable. Again, a very reasonable priced book
https://www.amazon.com/Knifemaking-Complete-Crafting-Handles-Sheaths/dp/188737437X

Also, check out those three new books at Tandy, I have not had the chance to go through them but I have heard good things.

Thank you


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[Gafishing]

Second attempt at leather sheath

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[Hengelo_77]

nice
Next time, try and cut a small chanel in the leather for your thread to lay in. That way it wo'nt wear trough

 

[Gafishing]

nice
Next time, try and cut a small chanel in the leather for your thread to lay in. That way it wo'nt wear trough

Will do
Thanks

Don't start none, won't be none

 

[leatherman]

Agreed on the groove, wear on the threads, especially on the back can be an issue. I've done repairs on quite a few sheaths that were not grooved on the back. The groover will also help you keep a consistent line to the outside of the sheath.

Tandy carries a nifty little groover that is not too awful expensive, and it will make your work look so much more professional.

Another thing to consider is some way to make consistent stitching hole spaces. I use a little "lacing chisel" to mark mine, some use an over stitch wheel. I've even seen a fellow use a kitchen fork to great success, in fact it worked amazingly well. Unfortunately the same cost saving thing cant be had for grooving the line. At least I havent found one.

 

[Gafishing]

Agreed on the groove, wear on the threads, especially on the back can be an issue. I've done repairs on quite a few sheaths that were not grooved on the back. The groover will also help you keep a consistent line to the outside of the sheath.

Tandy carries a nifty little groover that is not too awful expensive, and it will make your work look so much more professional.

Another thing to consider is some way to make consistent stitching hole spaces. I use a little "lacing chisel" to mark mine, some use an over stitch wheel. I've even seen a fellow use a kitchen fork to great success, in fact it worked amazingly well. Unfortunately the same cost saving thing cant be had for grooving the line. At least I havent found one.

Thanks for the info
I'll try to pick one of those lacing chisels up

Don't start none, won't be none

 

[joe sangster]

You might consider joining the Ga Custom Knifemakers Guild . Visitors are welcome . Members are available to help with hands on with knives as well as sheaths .

 

[Gafishing]

You might consider joining the Ga Custom Knifemakers Guild . Visitors are welcome . Members are available to help with hands on with knives as well as sheaths .

I didn't even know that existed
I'm gonna look them up
Thanks

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[leatherman]

Looking at the tines on one of my forks, it aint too far off what I use to space my groover. Interesting! Go to the junk shop and look through their forks till you find the right space and bingo!