Knifemaker looking to make simple sheaths

[Sprayman]

Greetings:

I'm sure you've gotten this type of question many times.

I've been making knives for about two years now and am finally starting to make some good blades. I make mostly bushcraft and hunting knives. The problem is, they have no sheaths. I'd like to give a few away as presents, but it seems kind of silly to give a man a knife he can't carry. So, I'd like to learn how to make a very, very basic sheath, something that does not need many tools or any expertise. I know good leathercraft can take years to master, so I know I won't be making any sheaths that will turn heads or win awards--all I want is sheaths that can adequately be strapped on a belt and hold a knife.

Fortunately, there's a Tandy close to my house, so leather is not a problem.

Can you recommend any videos, or are there any tutorials on this thread? Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sprayman

 

[Makael]

U tube

 

[swonut]

Check this out.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1139038-Making-a-pouch-sheath-Apprentice-Thread

 

[NC Biker]

Here is a video series from Diomedes Industries a member here. As a university professor he is quite good at explaining the process of making a pouch sheath.

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

Part E

Part F

 

[NC Biker]

You got to be fast around here, swonut beat me to it.

 

[grumpy_grinder]

it's the opposite for me ... i can make sheaths but gotta figure out how to make better blades.

 

[Horsewright]

Paul also has a series of videos that folks swear by. Always alot of help here too. Check the stickies at the top of the page. Quite a few tutorials.

 

[Beer Hippy]

This is what got me off to a good start: http://beebeknives.com/html/make_a_sheath_tutorial.html
I find makings sheaths a nice break from the grimy knife making part.

 

[Sprayman]

Many thanks to you all. I'm sure I can find something within my abilities.

Sprayman

 

[4PL]

Your local Tandy may have some basic crafting classes,or at least someone to help you get pointed in the right direction. In fact, Tandy's website has hours of video tutorials.

 

[Spyder59]

Beer Hippy, thanks for another tutorial source. I enjoy watching all I can find.

 

[Last_Ditch]

I have been watching this guy for a while, Very simple instructions. Some of his video's are a little longer, but I appreciate that. Worth a look if nothing else.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkCG-505-1t0rYlgBTSnpQ

 

[Roamad]

Get the book "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather" by Al Stohlman and the "Deluxe Hand Stitching" kit -- both from Tandy -- and you'll be well on your way. I didn't like making sheaths for the longest time. But then I chilled, and now I find it puts me in a more meditative state than making the actual knife. But it's definitely a different mindset.