So I'm new to this whole leathercraft thing but I bought a few tools and some scraps and turns out it's kinda fun. I started slow, with a slip sheath for my SAK. It's not dyed since I haven't bought any dye yet (wanted to make sure this was something I wanted to get into) so please be gentle, I know I've got a long way to go but I'm into it now.
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Good job. :thumbup:
You can set that out in the sun if you'd like to darken it some. You can also (lightly) oil it, whip up an easy vinegaroon (steel wool + vinegar, do a search), or I've read that shoe polish will dye leather though I haven't tried it myself. My local cobbler carries a number of Fiebings dyes so that's another possibility too.
I like natural colored veg tanned myself.
What would you have done differently or improved on?
Areas for improvement that I see-
Beveling the edges at the top. A bit of sandpaper will work, easiest to do before stitching.
Maybe not so deep so that the knife is easier to retrieve.
Cleaner forming.
Keeping the leather clean, although that could be done on purpose or could be from the photo editing.
It's all subjective though. I see a lanyard so perhaps you like a deep fit and rustic look?
I'd be proud to carry it.
You can set that out in the sun if you'd like to darken it some. You can also (lightly) oil it, whip up an easy vinegaroon (steel wool + vinegar, do a search), or I've read that shoe polish will dye leather though I haven't tried it myself. My local cobbler carries a number of Fiebings dyes so that's another possibility too.
I like natural colored veg tanned myself.
What would you have done differently or improved on?
Areas for improvement that I see-
Beveling the edges at the top. A bit of sandpaper will work, easiest to do before stitching.
Maybe not so deep so that the knife is easier to retrieve.
Cleaner forming.
Keeping the leather clean, although that could be done on purpose or could be from the photo editing.
It's all subjective though. I see a lanyard so perhaps you like a deep fit and rustic look?
I'd be proud to carry it.
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Thanks for the constructive criticism. The leather did have some stains to begin with, I wanted to practice with some scraps before I went and bought some nice stuff.
I like that the knife sits very deep, the lanyard helps big time when pulling it out. And an edge beveler is definitely on my list of wants.
Forming it was pretty hard. This was REALLY thick. I'm thinking about 12 oz. So yeah, some thinner leather would help with the cleaner forming.
Thanks for looking guys
I like that the knife sits very deep, the lanyard helps big time when pulling it out. And an edge beveler is definitely on my list of wants.
Forming it was pretty hard. This was REALLY thick. I'm thinking about 12 oz. So yeah, some thinner leather would help with the cleaner forming.
Thanks for looking guys