Leather Master: Stuart Branson

I would like to see a tutorial on how to cut and fit one of those removable belt loop hangers like that . Really great looking sheath.
 
It took 4 tries to get one that was the right length, had workable holes without making them too big and to get the whole thing to lie relatively flat. I can take a pic later of one unthreaded. I have to make another sheath this weekend so I may still refine it yet.
 
Sweet. I am thinking about buying a leather working starter kit, and try my hand. I have my first hand made knife, as soon as I finish the handle, I am going to want to make my first sheath to go with it.
 
I think the generosity of spirit shown by Scott, Dwayne and Mike to post congratulations here is a warm testament to the Busse family bond and praise of the highest order--that which comes from one's peers.

All three of you guys have made impressive contributions to sheath design, all three are highly respected for your professional reputations and your fit and finish work, and all three of you are class acts in your own right. Very nice to see your generous comments here.

Thank you,
Will
 
Thanks for the pics Will, and sharing the news about a great sheathmaker:thumbup:

It's one great looking sheath!
 
Thanks again to all for the comments, and you are very welcome for the thread. It is my sincere pleasure to introduce such talent.

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This one is made of butt leather which is really tough to work with but hard and stiff almost like armour. It suits the large blade well...
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I'm impressed with how much you know about your materials and their proper application. You're right--this sheath is tough as nails. The level of protection for the blade seems very much like armor. Yet this sheath weighs only 6.5 oz, which is less than a taco-style kydex sheath with tek-loc for the same knife. Featherweight, tough as armor, streamlined with no added bulk, and looks like a leather Corvette. What more could you ask? I'm smitten. :thumbup: :D
 
WILL YORK said:
I think the generosity of spirit shown by Scott, Dwayne and Mike to post congratulations here is a warm testament to the Busse family bond and praise of the highest order--that which comes from one's peers.

All three of you guys have made impressive contributions to sheath design, all three are highly respected for your professional reputations and your fit and finish work, and all three of you are class acts in your own right. Very nice to see your generous comments here.

Thank you,
Will
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Dont forget about Eli, he ia a pretty accomplished sheath maker also.
 
Thanks, Lee.

My apologies, Eli. Didn't mean to leave you out--don't know what I was thinking. Thank you for your kind post and for your generous support of a fellow sheath maker.

Will
 
Bigfattyt said:
I would like to see a tutorial on how to cut and fit one of those removable belt loop hangers like that . Really great looking sheath.
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Sorry this took so long. Here's some photos. I used the punch for the stress corners. The rounded cut has less likelihood of tearing.
The loop is about 12" in length for this sheath. As I mentioned, it took about 4 attempts to get this final template.

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The hard part is threading it through

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The completed sheath

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Sorry, that one is for "ceiw". He asked for the basketweave pattern.
Yours is like Will's :)
 
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Stuart - thanks for the tutorial - I'd never have figured it out - I thought you somehow made the loop from the back side of the sheath; not a 3rd piece. Does the small protrusion on the inside of the sheath right behind the handle eventually lay down flat?? Or, does it apply pressure to help hold the knife in the sheath??

a really kool idea !

Jacque

ps - thanks again for the help on my stitching problem
 
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