My First Attempt at Making a Sheath

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ChrisY

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I like to carry most of my larger pocket knives in sheaths but wanted something more custom fit so I purchased some simple leather craft tools and went to work. Not bad for my first attempt. Now it's time to get fancy.

Shown here with my GEC Toothpick.

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I compliment you on your initial efforts on sheath making---you did good!! My personal preference would have been to leave the rivets on the jeans and not in the sheath. ---Sandy---
 
Thanks for the input Sandy. My second sheath is rivet-less!

This one for my Schrade 194OT.

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ChrisY said:
I like to carry most of my larger pocket knives in sheaths but wanted something more custom fit so I purchased some simple leather craft tools and went to work. Not bad for my first attempt. Now it's time to get fancy.

Very nice work!:thumbup: I'm new to the whole knife collecting thing, but I have always had an interest and use for knives. That being said, I'm drawn to the idea of sheath making. I have a natural talent for crafts, it seems, and I'm curious to see what my abilities can manifest. Where would you suggest I start in terms of acquiring the tools and materials at a modest, entry-level price? Excuse me if this is an inappropriate question in this forum as this is my first posting.:confused:
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Looks like you have a great start in the craft! Please keep posting pics. :)

shortround45, If you have a local Tandy and/or The Leather Factory, they are a fantastic source for information about leather crafting. Most workers and managers are knowledgeable about leather types and uses. They have a great little starter set as well, in fact several levels of sets depending on how serious you are and how much you want to spend.
 
ChrisY, I see a vast improvement on your second sheath!
If you re-make the one for the Toothpick, I would suggest turning the knife 180 degrees, the stitching looks better along the blade, facing towards the back...just MO.
Keep it up.
 
Good looking sheath and it compliments the knife nicely. Well done for your first leather work.
 
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