Making a knife sheath from pattern to finished product
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ม.ค. 2023
- Lots of people ask about patterns for knife sheaths. There is no set pattern because most of the knives out there worthy of a custom sheath are custom-made knives. This video will show you how to make a leather knife sheath starting with making the pattern.
The knife used in this video was made by Scott Davidson of SolidRock knives. solidrockknives.com/ (678) 316-1318 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
i just found this, Thank you for it. I've been having troubles doing this correctly. I like the simplicity of it. Thanks again.
This is exactly what I needed to work out the fine points of my sheaths. Thanks for this video
I just recently started working with leather full-time. Your videos are the best I've found. Encouraging and easy to follow. I am making my brother a knife sheath for Christmas. This video was what I needed, thanks.
I have taken notes on this video and feel ready to make my first sheath.
The tip on the French edger is great. Never had or thought I needed one until now.
Might I suggest using your wing divider, set at the desired width, and then tracing the knife outline, thus making a light score in the cardboard and eliminating the need for all of the measuring, dots, and connecting said dots.
This is the same process I've used for making knife sheaths for years, it's almost like you watched one of my old videos. I guess I'm in good company.
People always give me a look when I tell them I keep a fixed blade knife in every vehicle. Was happy to hear you say this will be in the storage area of my truck.
This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking your time and explaining everything.
Aaron, I'm glad you are back and feeling better. I did miss your sense of humor. Thank you for your service at Bagdad U.
Damascus steel originated in Damascus, Syria about 900 AD. Great video, will use it to make sheaths for some daggers. Thank you.
Nice looking knife From Solid Rock Knifes.
Gods given you great talents! Thank you 🙏 so helpful as I’m getting into leather making and silversmithing.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Nice one Aaron, I really like the "incidental patter" that you narrate your video's with. Up here in Ontario Canada, I'm a self taught leather guy. Your vids have helped me tune up my work. Thanx
Enjoyed it! You have really helped me progress. One little trick I use instead of pen or pencil is one of those sewing chalk rollers. Leaves a thin chalk line to cut out your leather and then just wipes right off.
I have used the same system pretty much since the early 80’s.
Still, good education. Thanks for putting it out there for those that need to make one. I need to make an axe cover…still.
Outstanding work!
I have made several thousand sheaths over the years.
Great information for the beginner to understand making patterns and how and why knife sheaths carry a welt. You are wrong on one point tough, every man "NEEDS" a well made hatchet....
I add a welt to the back piece that the front curvature of the handle will rest on. Skived to an edge
Think I still like front on video vs overhead
Lol watching this video as I’m making a knife sheath.
I need to ask Clay to see pics of you in the river😁😁
If you follow the line of the welt at the point end you can make it two pieces that will save leather
I dont like making it 2 pieces because it adds a small detail of having to make the 2 pieces butt up perfectly when sewing it together.
How would you go about doing a sheath like the original one that is on this knife? I had a buddy order one like that and I haven't received the knife yet but I'm somewhat lost on how to account for the difference in girth between the blade and handle
I find knife sheaths are one of the most common orders I get. I've made some really cool designs, but I would prefer not to make knife sheaths. First off, it's like you said. Each knife is different. Then there's the cost of time involved vs the value of the product. Because I have to make a pattern every time, I'm spending more time than I want for the price I can get. The exception, people that buy custom knives are usually willing to spend the money. But there's the customer that just wants leather instead of the kydex/plastic sheath it came with, but they only spent 50 bucks on the knife. Those customers are the hardest because the sheath costs more than the knife. I get a lot of those customers.
Lol MadDawg…. Since I got into leather work because of knife making….that is primarily what I build. Have been getting more into wallets and those kind of things
do you have a paper pattern for slanted knife sheath???????????????
Sup Aaron great job on the leather knife sheet will there be patterns for this just asking Aaron have a great day in the shop Aaron and Jeannie Sue my friends peace out Aaron! 🇺🇸
No pattern, the video is about how to draw out the pattern for each knife.
Hey Aaron thanks for the info have a great day in the shop Aaron !🇺🇸
can you show a video of a skiving knife that would do auto leather? i hate to buy a 1700 bell machine to do just a few pieces. but i cant find any knife to work.
Look for my 2 minute tool tip on skiving knives.
the handle on this knife im doing is thick. should the welt be as thick as that or just enough to cover the blade.
Enough to cover the blade is fine
its a struggle lol. sitting here for hours lol @@makersleathersupply1220 tks
Aaron, what's your feeling on a drain hole for a sheath?
I always made sure Holsters had one, but have never added one to a sheath.
Are sure you're not Rambo?
I love making the knife, making the sheath sucks lol