For stronger stitching, you can tie an overhand knot each time you pass the needles through the leather. Also, I wonder if a little thinner leather would be a little easier, but I'm sure you chose the thickness you wanted for a robust sheath. Nice job.
Now I see why Kydex is so popular. Whew. Leather working is another lifelong skill to master like learning a musical instrument. Compliments to the guitar player btw. Nice addition.
I have always watched videos and given my likes or dislikes but never have I commented. Today watching this video, I got a feel as if I am sitting beside you and watching it at close distance. Not from this field but still liked your openness of sharing your craft.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We really try to make you feel like you are right there learning along with me, so we appreciate it when we’re reminded that it's working.
I’m really enjoying watching your channel, I don’t know who your camera person is but it’s obvious that he or she is a talented videographer. You must have some great gear. Always in focus, Lighting is good white balance is correct, great tight detailed shots of what your doing. Also your editing skill are very good. Thank you for all the good content.
Brother Devon here: Thank you Brisket Junkie for the kind words. Dustin and I are a two person team. He makes the awesome stuff, I shoot and edit. We are trying to make clean, visually pleasing videos that allow Dustin's projects to be seen and understood. We also dont want them to be boring. LONG videos, but hopefully not boring. It's not the fastest or easiest way to make TH-cam videos so we are always encouraged when we receive comments like yours. Thanks!
Well Devon, you are both doing a great job, Dustin makes some really cool stuff and it;s great being able to watch him through your video skills, I stay up way too late nites watching his cool work!!
You know, given the production value 19,500+ subscribers just isn't fair. You're making what could pass as a tv show. A beautiful piece again I look forward to seeing more.
I've done half dozen or so sheaths like that one. I used gum trag on a few of them but never really got what I wanted from the edge so I made my own edge burnish compound. I used half beeswax (melted) and half olive oil. Let that harden and it makes a softer beeswax. I use that on all my edges now and it makes a really smooth edge with decent gloss. It is soft enough that the friction from my slicker really makes it sink into the edge. On the saddle stitching, a good rule of thumb for sheaths with a welt are at least four times the stitch length but I usually go four and one-half just to prevent working with short thread near the end, however, it is not difficult if thread comes up short to backstitch two, bury the thread and then start again in the last hole. On some projects like brief cases, where the thread would have to be way too long, I always keep the length manageable and then start again where needed. Nice job on this and your knife looks great. I missed the video on that so I'll go back and find it.
Watching you prepare for stitching and thinking to myself I need to get a pricking iron, then I watched you pick up a kitchen fork...cracked me up. Lots of channels here have thousands of dollars in tools, you did great work without most of them, thanks for getting my creativity flowing. The dowel burnisher, wood clamp leather vise, fork pricking iron just to name a few great ideas. I am finishing up the handle scales on a Woodriver Tanto knife blank and getting ready to start the leather work in a few days, thanks for the inspiration.
That was some thirsty leather! Also cool that you took the time to measure precisely the leather you needed and just cut it out. Most people I have seen will just fold a large piece and then trim and sand it after sewing. Nice work.
Most Leather requires more than 1 coat of dye to get an even coverage, and the same can be said of any finishing you apply... Veg Tan in general is thirsty indeed.. as for the comment about layout, most Leatherworkers worth their salt will layout the job first THEN cut as it saves wastage of the material you are using...
I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project with you . I left out the steel, and dyed mine red. Then went over it with a dark brown antique . Looks sweet ! My Mora Robust has a new home. Love watching your videos. Neck knife is next ! Keep the faith brothers.
I’m a yr late but I’ll have to comment anyway. The quality of the sheath is fantastic as well as the instruction. The best “how to” video I’ve watched! Outstanding!
Turned out very nice indeed, congrats. Little tip from brother in the craft. Always put a clamp at your paint bottle so it doesn’t fall over 😮 i learned the hard way lol
Hey Dustin just wanted you to know i enjoy your videos. After watching you nake the bushcraft knife sheath you inspired me to give it a shot to make a sheath for a knife i have that desperately needed one. Thanks again
I recently have gotten into axe collecting. Have watched a bunch of your axe videos and my first thought was " this guy is crazy talented" Now you bust out a sheath that's ridiculously sweet? You definitely are beyond talented. You have inspired me to take a stab at a custom sheath for one of my Bush craft knives. Keep up the amazing and informative videos. Wow dude. 😳👍
Very nice,glad to see the younger generation carrying on the tradition of kobler work.i really liked your table fork to mark the stitching holes,clever ! Haven't seen that in 30 years of leather working..
I have always wet the leather before stitching, helps thread to pull down into the leather. Helps to wet fold lines too. I like to wet the leather after all stitching is done too, I use the ball end of a screwdriver as a burnisher. Nice job on knife and sheath. It's nice to watch a fellow craftsman who takes pride in his work! Nice to make it look like you did it "on purpose"!
Just watched your tutorial video. Very nice job. When sewing and you run short you can add thread or sinew without pulling stitches. There's a hundred tutorials on that subject. Keep up the good work. Blessings on you and your family. Again,Thanx for taking the time and effort to share.
Thank you for taking the time to show this process to us. One of the best sheath videos I've seen. The camera person did a good job too. Shop zombies can also be helpful at times.
I have built multiple knife sheaths and have been contemplating one with double stitching and a lanyard hole, so this video has touched all the bases. Thank you very much.
I’ve been thinking about getting into leather work. This outstanding video just showed me yep ima do it. Thanks for showing all if the attention to detail. Great job on both the video and the sheath.
This is excellent, i have dabbled in leather craft and get some 'okayish' results but this has inspired me to make anew sheath and to take my time, and perfect it, thanks for the detailed but engaging explanation
I've watched all your videos. Your builds are amazing. I wish you would sell your builds. I would definitely buy them. Amazing craftsmanship. You rock my friend.
Am sorry that I have not watched your video on making your knife but watched this one on the making of the sheath was great and the sheath looking fantastic I will have to look for your video on making the knife
Hay great DIY I am getting better instructions on your video about leather work than many experts on TH-cam. Some can do and sometimes they can't teach.. Seriously I just completed 3 knife sheaths and one for my garden trimming sniper. Something I found myself for my knife I had to take 5 layer deep and I trimming the thick layers in my bandsaw and work great. Had to make a zero clearance garden for the blade but it was easy. Glad I'm seeing this you are improving my next sheaths as I am starting 2 more for garden trimming snipers. I also found information on sharpening my "new " leather tools I just got a few weeks ago using very little but go ahead and sharpening them up and you will see big improvement on the preferences and glad I did. You can make a sharpening video for your leather tools next. Thanks
A very detailed tutorial and superb craftsmanship Sir. No fuzz, no loud music. Straight to the point. I appreciate that and my compliments also to the videographer.
This video along with your last one on making the knife have become my next project. Your presentation was excellent. I often have problems understanding the presenters who either talk too quickly, mumble, or play music which makes understanding their words hard for me. Yours was understandable and complete. Couple that with clearly described steps and beautiful work and I just had to subscribe.
Thank you for watching and for you compliments. I appreciate the feedback. I’m striving to make useful videos and appreciate your advice on what makes a good teaching video. Thanks again.
Nice Job. For a novice, you made a very serviceable sheath. When you are measuring thread for your saddle stitch, you need 4 times the length of the stitch line. I have never seen the dinner fork method for spacing stitches, nice idea. Thanks for posting the build. Looking forward to the ferro rod handle. Take Care.
Nice job. I’m going to have to do one for my Bob. I love to see I’m not the only one that uses a drill press and a fork!!! Sometimes I also use a petty paws Dremel to also drill holes!! Lol
Beautiful long lasting conception and great realization. Thank you for sharing simplicity is really something complex to achieve and you did it perfectly.
I love the fact that you made this with tools that you had on hand. I watched other videos and thought, I can't afford all those special tools. It came out beautiful.
As someone not very practical, I really enjoy watching craftsmen at work. Your videos are very enjoyable to watch, and you have the clear, calm delivery of a natural teacher. The videos themselves stand head and shoulders above most on TH-cam - so well done Devon.
First time viewer and I enjoyed all the tips. Don't take for granted that we know how to do the simple things...so keep on explaining as you go along, what you are using and why, please! Very, very helpful for us newbies! Thanks again and the sheath turned out superb! Mike in sunny Florida
Never thought about pressing the fire steel layers down to fit in the welt, nice job. Leatherworking is so easy, the challenge is taking the careful steps to make it look nice and you nailed it.
I saw the knife video, and thought to myself ‘He could do with a nice sheath for that.’ and lo and behold, here you are making one, and what a beauty it is. Loved the knife, and love the sheath. Your channel is aptly named, for you are definitely a Craftsman.
I have been watching your videos all afternoon. Great job! Your videos could pass for a television show. I have not noticed but can you shared where you obtain supplies from? Also maybe a supply list for beginners or a video of beginner tools needed. I would like to start out with basic knife making and leatherwork, but do know know about what leather thickness to choose, needle and thread sizes, etc,. A video tutorial on these topics would be great.
we enjoyed viewing your series of video presentations . that is the finest example of a leather sheath we have ever seen . we have viewed other leathercrafters such as gary ipip , corter leather and think iou have the highest skills . thank you for providing us with this rare craftmanship . : ) also kudos to the guitar player. and it was nice to include your lab in your presentation it must of been quite an inspiration .
Nicely done sheath/knife. Give a try at application of the Neetsfoot Oil prior to dye application. It gets the oil deeper into the fibers before the drying affect of the alcohol in the dye, and, it promotes a more even application of the dye's color to the leather, less "overlap" of color lines or blotchiness.
Great tutorial. I like the grooves you put in the sheath leather before you folded it over. I’ve never done that, it’s a great idea I’ll have to try next time.
Dustin, great video and thank you. Have watched this video over 15 times as I'm making the sheath right now. Learn something new in the details each time viewing. Now I need to make a fire steel handle. Awesome job, thanks again. Subscribed!
hey there. I am enjoying your videos. I have just a tip for you that helped me when using my leather punch. if you put a thick piece of scrap leather between the piece and the anvil of the punch when you punch a hole, it will punch a lot better and keep your punch sharp. when you don't, the hole punch part gets dull due to being pressed onto the anvil with no protection. keep going my brother...love the content and your humble way of presenting your work. Ron from Virginia
Would like to see a safety swivel snap to fire steel cord. Tight in one type of weather does not mean it stays that way if dunked into water or snow ... or other unexpected outdoor emergency situations. Love the general design & the speed ups with daughter flying by and odd camera angle shots were a nice touch. I have had a case where a pre-made leather bag came my way and I used Neat-foot compound on it to increase longevity ... but the bag simply deteriorated after 2-3 weeks. I've never used it since ... but have gone to 'Aussi' leather conditioner. [It has nothing 'synthetic' in it] so allows safe fat-stuffing leather with heat gun. Also ...It does not soak through to discolor leather when want light tan color Experiments are what it's about eh. Thank you for the video.
Get the leather quite wet before you stitch. This helps the thread pull into the leather to protect the thread. Been doing this way for almost 50 years! Very nice job on both the blade and the sheath.
Thank you so much for the quality videos that you and your brother produce. One thing that sets you apart from the ordinary videos, that show you how to DIY any project , is you take the time to explain and show just about every step. Rather then showing a time lapsed speeded up over view of the steps to make something. Especially on complex item builds, it makes it impossible to duplicate the project. Thank you again, you make us feel like we're there with you, like just a good friend or neighbor. Great job
Lovely work and very clear and informative presentation. Am working on my first knife and have been looking for inspiration for the sheath. Should be finished befor Xmas 🤞🏻
Awesome job, and channel. I use 5 times the length of what im going to saddle stitch, it leaves enough to finish the stitch with out wasting much thread.
Really very nice. I'm going to have to give that a go myself. If you were interested in trying a few other methods of leatherwork, you could experiment with the following; In English bridle/saddle stitch work the strength of the leather is of utmost importance, so if one can possibly avoid it, never cut through the grain side of leather, because that surface is where the majority of the strength of the leather is. Producing that out-line around the edge of a piece comes from "edge creasing", using a hot tool to compress and consolidate the fibres of the leather near the cut edge, to produce a much more wear- and fray-resistant edge, which ensures the stitching to the other side of the line doesn't lose it's integrity and tear out. Using a cutting tool to make a groove cuts weakens the strongest layer of the leather right where ideally it would be toughest/strongest. These strength considerations may admittedly be overkill when your using leather that thick for a knife sheath, but there's a lot of love to be had with these old learned ways. Also, there isn't a need to cut a groove into the strong grain side of the leather for the stitching because if your stitching is pulled nice and tight and consolidated with a tapping along with a cobbler's hammer, the stitches will sit themselves below the overall surface level anyway.
Outstanding work. The true art of craftsmanship ... your patience, skill and a superb sheath at the end. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@@Sir-Bobby-Brown All good brother. Live and let live. We Will see up there if we were wrong and wasted our time following some rules and doing good to each other, or missed living a wild and selfish life like there is no tomorrow. I’m a simple farmer, not built for fancy philosophy.Nothing else to say.
OLD Leather Smith here, I just found UR channel nice job great design. I have some suggestions, NEVER HIT A METAL HOLE PUNCH WITH A METAL HAMMER U RUINE BOTH TOOLS USD A RUBBER or LEATHER HAMMER. rising in & outside sheath works better. Never stitch line across Leather belt loop always along the long edge, the way U did it causes a perforation which I have fixed in belts. 2 protect the cap on snaps and double cap rivets I glued a piece of upholstery hide hair side down on the anvil works great. God's Blessings ✝️ 🥎 🙃
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Finally someone uses the bottle opener at the same time as the paint can pry bar!
For stronger stitching, you can tie an overhand knot each time you pass the needles through the leather. Also, I wonder if a little thinner leather would be a little easier, but I'm sure you chose the thickness you wanted for a robust sheath. Nice job.
Now I see why Kydex is so popular. Whew. Leather working is another lifelong skill to master like learning a musical instrument. Compliments to the guitar player btw. Nice addition.
Very nice, lots of work, no wonder leather craftsmen get the prices they get!!
I have always watched videos and given my likes or dislikes but never have I commented. Today watching this video, I got a feel as if I am sitting beside you and watching it at close distance. Not from this field but still liked your openness of sharing your craft.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We really try to make you feel like you are right there learning along with me, so we appreciate it when we’re reminded that it's working.
Big shout out to the videographer who makes these videos so much more enjoyable to watch than the typical diy videos!
I love it when I watch a leather working video and see something new! I'm gonna have to add a fork or two to my tool kit!
Great video. You not only made the knife, but a sheath to fit it also. That is a first!
I’m really enjoying watching your channel, I don’t know who your camera person is but it’s obvious that he or she is a talented videographer. You must have some great gear. Always in focus, Lighting is good white balance is correct, great tight detailed shots of what your doing. Also your editing skill are very good. Thank you for all the good content.
Brother Devon here: Thank you Brisket Junkie for the kind words. Dustin and I are a two person team. He makes the awesome stuff, I shoot and edit. We are trying to make clean, visually pleasing videos that allow Dustin's projects to be seen and understood. We also dont want them to be boring. LONG videos, but hopefully not boring. It's not the fastest or easiest way to make TH-cam videos so we are always encouraged when we receive comments like yours. Thanks!
Well Devon, you are both doing a great job, Dustin makes some really cool stuff and it;s great being able to watch him through your video skills, I stay up way too late nites watching his cool work!!
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship And let me add my complements to the guitar player(s). Adds a lot to the video.
@@BeefNEggs057 thank you! That’s also Devon, with a few musician friends who used to be in a band together called Pushing Giants.
You know, given the production value 19,500+ subscribers just isn't fair. You're making what could pass as a tv show. A beautiful piece again I look forward to seeing more.
I've done half dozen or so sheaths like that one. I used gum trag on a few of them but never really got what I wanted from the edge so I made my own edge burnish compound. I used half beeswax (melted) and half olive oil. Let that harden and it makes a softer beeswax. I use that on all my edges now and it makes a really smooth edge with decent gloss. It is soft enough that the friction from my slicker really makes it sink into the edge. On the saddle stitching, a good rule of thumb for sheaths with a welt are at least four times the stitch length but I usually go four and one-half just to prevent working with short thread near the end, however, it is not difficult if thread comes up short to backstitch two, bury the thread and then start again in the last hole. On some projects like brief cases, where the thread would have to be way too long, I always keep the length manageable and then start again where needed. Nice job on this and your knife looks great. I missed the video on that so I'll go back and find it.
the fork trick ... nice and some nice seam tools too .... very good work
Beautiful job.
Watching you prepare for stitching and thinking to myself I need to get a pricking iron, then I watched you pick up a kitchen fork...cracked me up. Lots of channels here have thousands of dollars in tools, you did great work without most of them, thanks for getting my creativity flowing. The dowel burnisher, wood clamp leather vise, fork pricking iron just to name a few great ideas. I am finishing up the handle scales on a Woodriver Tanto knife blank and getting ready to start the leather work in a few days, thanks for the inspiration.
Loved the fork! GREAT idea. Typically great video. Some really creative ideas here.
Thanks again Dillo!
I have learnt a great deal by following your videos and watching the way you do things. Thanks.
That was some thirsty leather! Also cool that you took the time to measure precisely the leather you needed and just cut it out. Most people I have seen will just fold a large piece and then trim and sand it after sewing. Nice work.
Most Leather requires more than 1 coat of dye to get an even coverage, and the same can be said of any finishing you apply... Veg Tan in general is thirsty indeed.. as for the comment about layout, most Leatherworkers worth their salt will layout the job first THEN cut as it saves wastage of the material you are using...
I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project with you . I left out the steel, and dyed mine red. Then went over it with a dark brown antique . Looks sweet ! My Mora Robust has a new home. Love watching your videos. Neck knife is next ! Keep the faith brothers.
Fantastic! Would love to see pics. Insta or theartofcraftsmanship@gmail.com
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You are so good , thank you so much for the vetoes . You inspire me thanks you again
Thanks for watching Rod!
I’m a yr late but I’ll have to comment anyway. The quality of the sheath is fantastic as well as the instruction. The best “how to” video I’ve watched! Outstanding!
Thank you Edro!
Great stuff. Also really glad to see someone else has as much tools & stuff hanging from their rafters in their mens shed as me.
Turned out very nice indeed, congrats. Little tip from brother in the craft. Always put a clamp at your paint bottle so it doesn’t fall over 😮 i learned the hard way lol
Tip of the year right there😁👍🏼. Thanks Leonard.
Hey Dustin just wanted you to know i enjoy your videos. After watching you nake the bushcraft knife sheath you inspired me to give it a shot to make a sheath for a knife i have that desperately needed one. Thanks again
Well done. I like the dark brown color, and the flat/semigloss finish. Looks good with the brass buttons too. Tip-top, thumbs up..
Nice work. Finishing stitches, try making a knot and then pulling it back into the leather out of sight. Old sword makers did that on scabbards.
I recently have gotten into axe collecting. Have watched a bunch of your axe videos and my first thought was " this guy is crazy talented" Now you bust out a sheath that's ridiculously sweet? You definitely are beyond talented. You have inspired me to take a stab at a custom sheath for one of my Bush craft knives. Keep up the amazing and informative videos. Wow dude. 😳👍
Thank you Corey! I’m humbled by your kind words. Good luck in all your making.
Very nice,glad to see the younger generation carrying on the tradition of kobler work.i really liked your table fork to mark the stitching holes,clever ! Haven't seen that in 30 years of leather working..
I have always wet the leather before stitching, helps thread to pull down into the leather. Helps to wet fold lines too. I like to wet the leather after all stitching is done too, I use the ball end of a screwdriver as a burnisher. Nice job on knife and sheath. It's nice to watch a fellow craftsman who takes pride in his work! Nice to make it look like you did it "on purpose"!
Your daughter walking slow during the sped up part which made her walk in normal time made me lol.
Just watched your tutorial video. Very nice job. When sewing and you run short you can add thread or sinew without pulling stitches. There's a hundred tutorials on that subject. Keep up the good work. Blessings on you and your family. Again,Thanx for taking the time and effort to share.
Watching a good crafts person at their work, for me, is the height of entertainment. Thank you for the experience...
I used to do quite a bit off leatherwork and yours is great... Very professional!
Most beautiful bush knife and sheath I have ever seen. Absolutely Bravo!!!!!!
Great job ,sifu master !👏👏👏👍
Thank you for taking the time to show this process to us. One of the best sheath videos I've seen. The camera person did a good job too. Shop zombies can also be helpful at times.
I have built multiple knife sheaths and have been contemplating one with double stitching and a lanyard hole, so this video has touched all the bases. Thank you very much.
I’ve been thinking about getting into leather work. This outstanding video just showed me yep ima do it. Thanks for showing all if the attention to detail. Great job on both the video and the sheath.
Thanks! Good luck
This is excellent, i have dabbled in leather craft and get some 'okayish' results but this has inspired me to make anew sheath and to take my time, and perfect it, thanks for the detailed but engaging explanation
Thanks for watching and good luck!
One video. THIS sheath. Now I am a subscriber. Simply magnificent.
I've watched all your videos. Your builds are amazing. I wish you would sell your builds. I would definitely buy them. Amazing craftsmanship. You rock my friend.
Am sorry that I have not watched your video on making your knife but watched this one on the making of the sheath was great and the sheath looking fantastic I will have to look for your video on making the knife
Dude, I LOVE the fork spacer! Great work.
I foderi in cuoio e ben fatti, hanno sempre il loro grande fascino. Bravo! 😊
Hay great DIY I am getting better instructions on your video about leather work than many experts on TH-cam. Some can do and sometimes they can't teach..
Seriously I just completed 3 knife sheaths and one for my garden trimming sniper.
Something I found myself for my knife I had to take 5 layer deep and I trimming the thick layers in my bandsaw and work great. Had to make a zero clearance garden for the blade but it was easy.
Glad I'm seeing this you are improving my next sheaths as I am starting 2 more for garden trimming snipers.
I also found information on sharpening my "new " leather tools I just got a few weeks ago using very little but go ahead and sharpening them up and you will see big improvement on the preferences and glad I did.
You can make a sharpening video for your leather tools next.
Thanks
This is REAL close to how I made mine. Of course, your video is WAY better- as I comment every dang time, your camera person ROCKS!
A very detailed tutorial and superb craftsmanship Sir. No fuzz, no loud music. Straight to the point. I appreciate that and my compliments also to the videographer.
This video along with your last one on making the knife have become my next project. Your presentation was excellent. I often have problems understanding the presenters who either talk too quickly, mumble, or play music which makes understanding their words hard for me. Yours was understandable and complete. Couple that with clearly described steps and beautiful work and I just had to subscribe.
Thank you for watching and for you compliments. I appreciate the feedback. I’m striving to make useful videos and appreciate your advice on what makes a good teaching video. Thanks again.
Nice Job. For a novice, you made a very serviceable sheath. When you are measuring thread for your saddle stitch, you need 4 times the length of the stitch line. I have never seen the dinner fork method for spacing stitches, nice idea. Thanks for posting the build. Looking forward to the ferro rod handle. Take Care.
Nice job. I’m going to have to do one for my Bob. I love to see I’m not the only one that uses a drill press and a fork!!! Sometimes I also use a petty paws Dremel to also drill holes!! Lol
Whatever it takes Brandon... haha
Beautiful long lasting conception and great realization. Thank you for sharing simplicity is really something complex to achieve and you did it perfectly.
Great work...really excellent. Yes, please add a Firesteel video.
Done. Your wish is our video!
This guy is the best I've seen, bar none !
Excellent vid as always! Measure total thread length, X4, add 6 inches, you will always have enough. No need to guess and have to re-do.
Beautiful work Dustin....I’ve been doing leather work for almost 40 years, but I always learn something from your videos...thank you so much,
I love the fact that you made this with tools that you had on hand. I watched other videos and thought, I can't afford all those special tools. It came out beautiful.
As someone not very practical, I really enjoy watching craftsmen at work.
Your videos are very enjoyable to watch, and you have the clear, calm delivery of a natural teacher.
The videos themselves stand head and shoulders above most on TH-cam - so well done Devon.
You are a Master Craftsman!
First time viewer and I enjoyed all the tips. Don't take for granted that we know how to do the simple things...so keep on explaining as you go along, what you are using and why, please! Very, very helpful for us newbies! Thanks again and the sheath turned out superb! Mike in sunny Florida
Thank you for watching Mike!
Love your channel. It looks to my like your man cave is pretty close to an actual cave!! Thanks for all the inspiration and ideas.
Haha thanks Bill!
Wow I’m late to the party but that is pure craftsmanship, beautiful. Glad I came across your channel 👍
Thank you!
Never thought about pressing the fire steel layers down to fit in the welt, nice job. Leatherworking is so easy, the challenge is taking the careful steps to make it look nice and you nailed it.
I saw the knife video, and thought to myself ‘He could do with a nice sheath for that.’ and lo and behold, here you are making one, and what a beauty it is. Loved the knife, and love the sheath. Your channel is aptly named, for you are definitely a Craftsman.
DEF A master of your craft
I didn’t know there was so much art in leather!
I have been watching your videos all afternoon. Great job! Your videos could pass for a television show. I have not noticed but can you shared where you obtain supplies from? Also maybe a supply list for beginners or a video of beginner tools needed. I would like to start out with basic knife making and leatherwork, but do know know about what leather thickness to choose, needle and thread sizes, etc,. A video tutorial on these topics would be great.
The knife and sheath compliment each other beautifully...
God has blessed your hands.
Just getting into leather. Really enjoyed your video and learned quite a bit. Thanks. M
Thank Michael, good luck.
Beautiful sheath. I just finished a Woodlore style knife and will be making a sheath for it.
Right on Mike! Send pics to Theartofcraftsmanship@gmail.com
Nice job. The sheath turned out great and your presentation was spot on.
Absolutely beautiful sheath and knife. Your channel is appropriately named. You are a true craftsman. I truly enjoy your videos. Thx.
Wow! Impressive!
we enjoyed viewing your series of video presentations . that is the finest example of a leather sheath we have ever seen . we have viewed other leathercrafters such as gary ipip , corter leather and think iou have the highest skills . thank you for providing us with this rare craftmanship . : ) also kudos to the guitar player. and it was nice to include your lab in your presentation it must of been quite an inspiration .
Nicely done sheath/knife. Give a try at application of the Neetsfoot Oil prior to dye application. It gets the oil deeper into the fibers before the drying affect of the alcohol in the dye, and, it promotes a more even application of the dye's color to the leather, less "overlap" of color lines or blotchiness.
Excellent! The mark of a craftsman is making the work look easy; you do that!
Wonderful sheath
👍🏼 nice job. Hope your bushcraft skills are as on par as your craftsmanship skills are..
Great sheath. Excellent tool handling at 14:40, also.
Great tutorial. I like the grooves you put in the sheath leather before you folded it over. I’ve never done that, it’s a great idea I’ll have to try next time.
Dustin, great video and thank you. Have watched this video over 15 times as I'm making the sheath right now. Learn something new in the details each time viewing. Now I need to make a fire steel handle. Awesome job, thanks again.
Subscribed!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
hey there. I am enjoying your videos. I have just a tip for you that helped me when using my leather punch. if you put a thick piece of scrap leather between the piece and the anvil of the punch when you punch a hole, it will punch a lot better and keep your punch sharp. when you don't, the hole punch part gets dull due to being pressed onto the anvil with no protection. keep going my brother...love the content and your humble way of presenting your work. Ron from Virginia
That’s a great tip. Thank you!
Verry nice steath. I can feel, that you love what you do. One little remark: don't touch the steath with the drill chuck 😊. Best wishes from Germany
Would like to see a safety swivel snap to fire steel cord. Tight in one type of weather does not mean it stays that way if dunked into water or snow ... or other unexpected outdoor emergency situations. Love the general design & the speed ups with daughter flying by and odd camera angle shots were a nice touch. I have had a case where a pre-made leather bag came my way and I used Neat-foot compound on it to increase longevity ... but the bag simply deteriorated after 2-3 weeks. I've never used it since ... but have gone to 'Aussi' leather conditioner. [It has nothing 'synthetic' in it] so allows safe fat-stuffing leather with heat gun. Also ...It does not soak through to discolor leather when want light tan color Experiments are what it's about eh. Thank you for the video.
Get the leather quite wet before you stitch. This helps the thread pull into the leather to protect the thread. Been doing this way for almost 50 years! Very nice job on both the blade and the sheath.
Dang I want one 👍
Me, too! 😁
Thanks to show us your work .
I am from Brasil and I like so much watch your videos .
Thank you so much for the quality videos that you and your brother produce.
One thing that sets you apart from the ordinary videos, that show you how to DIY any project , is you take the time to explain and show just about every step. Rather then showing a time lapsed speeded up over view of the steps to make something. Especially on complex item builds, it makes it impossible to duplicate the project.
Thank you again, you make us feel like we're there with you, like just a good friend or neighbor.
Great job
Lovely work and very clear and informative presentation. Am working on my first knife and have been looking for inspiration for the sheath. Should be finished befor Xmas 🤞🏻
Awesome job, and channel. I use 5 times the length of what im going to saddle stitch, it leaves enough to finish the stitch with out wasting much thread.
Thanks for the suggestion!
@@TheArtofCraftsmanship your welcome.
Really very nice. I'm going to have to give that a go myself.
If you were interested in trying a few other methods of leatherwork, you could experiment with the following;
In English bridle/saddle stitch work the strength of the leather is of utmost importance, so if one can possibly avoid it, never cut through the grain side of leather, because that surface is where the majority of the strength of the leather is. Producing that out-line around the edge of a piece comes from "edge creasing", using a hot tool to compress and consolidate the fibres of the leather near the cut edge, to produce a much more wear- and fray-resistant edge, which ensures the stitching to the other side of the line doesn't lose it's integrity and tear out. Using a cutting tool to make a groove cuts weakens the strongest layer of the leather right where ideally it would be toughest/strongest. These strength considerations may admittedly be overkill when your using leather that thick for a knife sheath, but there's a lot of love to be had with these old learned ways.
Also, there isn't a need to cut a groove into the strong grain side of the leather for the stitching because if your stitching is pulled nice and tight and consolidated with a tapping along with a cobbler's hammer, the stitches will sit themselves below the overall surface level anyway.
BEAUTIFUL piece of craftsmanship!
That's a very nice quick release belt strap.
Thank you very much for this video, I tried to find out as much as possible... Greetings from Poland👋
Beautiful work, of course. But also beautifully shot. Compliments to your camera person and editor.
You made another nice build
Outstanding work. The true art of craftsmanship ... your patience, skill and a superb sheath at the end. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing. 👍
Great job bro!!
And kudos for your “filming crew”, she did a crisp, and thoughtful work.
God bless,
But god doesn't exist
@@Sir-Bobby-Brown
I forgot that some ppl came from orangutan.. some from chimpanzees..
@@crazycoyote1738 Good to hear you believe in evolution. I thought you Yanks believed that your imaginary friend "God" created us all.
@@Sir-Bobby-Brown
All good brother.
Live and let live.
We Will see up there if we were wrong and wasted our time following some rules and doing good to each other, or missed living a wild and selfish life like there is no tomorrow.
I’m a simple farmer, not built for fancy philosophy.Nothing else to say.
@@Sir-Bobby-Brown More real than you. You don’t exist. Saying stupid things doesn’t make it so.
Lovely leatherwork 👍
Excellent work you are truly a Craftsman
OLD Leather Smith here, I just found UR channel nice job great design. I have some suggestions, NEVER HIT A METAL HOLE PUNCH WITH A METAL HAMMER U RUINE BOTH TOOLS USD A RUBBER or LEATHER HAMMER. rising in & outside sheath works better. Never stitch line across Leather belt loop always along the long edge, the way U did it causes a perforation which I have fixed in belts. 2 protect the cap on snaps and double cap rivets I glued a piece of upholstery hide hair side down on the anvil works great.
God's Blessings ✝️ 🥎 🙃