Made my first sheath

[Brian.Evans]

In the spirit of doing everything out of order, I used the last of my scraps to make a pocket sheath for a Companion last night. Not enough leather on hand for a belt strap, so just a pocket sheath for now. Lol. This is my first sheath ever.

The inside of the throat is beveled and burnished as well. I got the awl turned a little sideways near the tip, so the stitches turn a little weird, which is annoying. I do think the edge came out well. The back isn't horrible, but it definitely isn't good. The line wanders a little.

 

[Gadsden]

I think you did a good. It looks a lot better than my first sheath turned out. Using an awl takes some practice. What helped me the most was using a stiching pony. Keeping your awl sharp and using a little beeswax helps quite a bit too.

 

[leatherman]

Looks good to me as well.

The pretty stuff comes with practice.

 

[NMpops]

Nice job!

 

[abov3you]

Hi ah mate have you received any of my emails?; it's been over a month since I've been able to contact you, after the purchase of my companion! Could you give me a heads up so I know if it's been sent or not
All the best Isaac

 

[Horsewright]

Very nice Brian, good job. You identified some problems to work on on the next one. Like Dwayne said most of those will be practice. The edge did come out very nice.

 

[Hale Storm]

Nice work Brian. You're a man of many talents.

Here's my first one in leather. Once you see it, you'll know why I do kydex.

Not pretty but functional.

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[LG&M]

I have also found leather hard to work well. Yours looks clean & useful.

 

[The Zieg]

The sooner you make a second one, the better. Give yourself a schedule to make about ten. You'll remember your mistakes better and avoid them more readily.

Zieg

 

[pfrsantos]

Hi.

Function over form anyday. Still, you can see what it is you don't like and make it different/better next time.

Good work!

 

[bflying]

I'm sure it's a lot like knife making. A bunch of trial and error. And even when you think you have something mastered, a project comes out a little wonky every now and then. Betcha the next one will look even better.