My first sheath

[TURNMASTER]

This is my first sheath, I am very happy with the results. I finished it yesterday. Still needs to be oiled. It is my 2nd leather project and the first which required stitching, the other was a strope held together by Chicago screws (think rivet). Hand stitched and made for the first knife I made a while back. Boy hand stitching can be hard on the hands, I think after getting the hang of it it became less painful the day after. It took me 3 one hour sessions and I had to pull the stitching after I was about 1/3 done. I really have a better appreciation for hand worked leather and the price of such items. I reshaped the handle from what it was, it did not fit the blade right. If you look you will see problems with the pinning of the knife handle. I did the "carving" on the handle.

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Thanks for looking
Jeff

 

[TURNMASTER]

Do these pics enlarge correctly for you?

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Very Nice Workmanship!

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

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[steve in so la]

I have watched people make saddles and it sure is a great art. Good job on the sheath. Steve in so az

 

[BARKER]

Next time you try to hand stitch leather use a Palm Glove ok. That is their sole purpose. To save your hands. You can get them at any leather dealer or on line. They are also heavily use and sold by Nautical Supply Houses. I used them many times while at sea ok. Great Work. Keep it up. PEACE:RONB

 

[Ma Betty in MO]

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[TURNMASTER]

Thanks

 

[TreasureDigger]

Well, Jeff, I'm no expert on sheaths, but looks like some pretty good leather work there. Good job.

Lisa

 

[Mike Chgo area]

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[Hank68]

Nice! Made in the USA!

 

[Digdoug]

Wow...fantastic job on both the knife and the sheath!

 

[7centsworth]

Looks like you did a really good job to me.