Here is a sheath I just finished up for a recent Kard dagger it's my first attempt at carving. The handle is olive wood so I did an olive branch with olives. Comments welcome .
Thanks for looking Gilbert
Hello Gilbert,
For your first hand tooled leather sheath, I believe it is very good. Your sheath looks well constructed and neath stitching.
My advice for you is to practice, practice, practice. Going to classes helps you learn techniques new to you is a good idea. Tandy leather has classes here in Oklahoma from time to time. I figure they do in Arizona too. Watching Youtube videos is good. Look for videos where the leather worker is producing good work. You don't need to learn bad habits.
What kind of knives do you like to make?
Thank you Dan. Cal thank you this is my 5th sheath I have a Chuck Burrows dvd I really like it I've watched it many times. I need to make it to one of those Tandy classes it's always good to see things done hands on. I'm in my 50s and I started with kitchen knives and still do some as well as Bowies and Hunters then I add in challenges like this knife and sheath.
Hi Gilbert, looks great for only your 5th sheath! There is a Tandy Leather shop off of University (east of the Airport). Jim is the manager there and is a great guy. I know Tandy carries a book called "Figure Carvin." It is an excellent resource and has tons of practical information. One thing I know I need to watch for is leaving tooling marks on the background ... it all has to be done with the same amount of pressure from blow to blow.
Your stitching looks tight and even and is countersunk as well! Countersinking the stitching like that can add decades of life to a sheath if properly cared for. Did you use a saddle stitch or machine?
- Frank B
Frank thanks I drilled the holes and then hand stitched it. I need to make a pair of gloves to save my fingers.
