Synthetic materials for edge covers

[Marcelo Cantu]

Crafting a leather cover for a beloved axe; I get it. However for a maintenance free alternative, what would you use to make a simple edge cover? I'm looking for a material the can be worked similarly to leather; welts, rivets etc.

 

[A_T_WorkHorse]

I've got a pretty decent one made from duct tape, but I doubt that's the direction you're looking to head. What about canvas or nylon webbing?

 

[A Visitor]

Try rubber or nylon belting.

 

[Steve Tall]

Farm irrigation hose scraps?
Pieces of old fire hose?

 

[samclaymore]

kydex with a rubber insert and leather glued to the outside for looks. Or just kydex & leather. might look good dependant on how you do it.