In a world of mass produced, cheap imports from overseas, it is fantastic to see a master craftsman at work. Its almost mesmerizing watching you work. Thanks for the great video. +1 and subbed.
I was going to type a separate comment. But it was going to be what TheWtfnonamez said. -Ian, I'll add, you really inspire me to up my DIY stuff with nice leatherwork. WELL DONE! Thank you so much for sharing your craft! (Michigan USA)
I realize this comment comes years after the video was made, but I found the methods and information to be very helpful for someone just starting out. Thank you.
Twas wonderful to see a young man teach an old some new skills. I've made hundreds of sheaths but you've shown an old man a few new tricks. Blessings on ya and thanx
I admire people who can make things with their hands using skills they acquire after years of experience. Nothing beats a handmade product. Amazing craftsmanship. You'll be a inspiration and motivating to start leatherworking myself.
we always give the credit to the blacksmith , but the craftman that make the sheath is the one who trully deserve to be respected,there is more work in a nice quality sheath than most of knive. thanks sir !
My Grandmother used to sit me at the table and teach me to stamp leather, relief carvings to make pictures and animal scenes, roman and greek scenes. Great but not practical stuff like sheaths and belts.This was very informative, great vid, love to see more.
I just finished making my first sheath and wanted to say thanks for making such an incredibly informative video. There's so much information around, and so many videos, this boils it all down and explains it so clearly it was like having somebody who knows what they're doing standing over my shoulder the whole way through. Mine didn't come out perfectly, obviously, but it's a hundred times better than it would've been if I'd just try to have a go based on all the different videos/forum posts/blogs etc that I've looked at. Thanks a million, Ian.
This is the very best video I have watched on TH-cam. So informative and you truly are a very skilled craftsman. Many Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.
I used to watch all your videos a couple or three years ago. At one point I really fancied having a go at leather work. Alas it never happened. A very enjoyable video. Your a true craftsman.
Thank you, I'm still somewhat of a novice and your tutorial was very concise, not just for making a sheath but there are a lot of useful info regarding leather work in general. I think I can now get a much more professional look to my work. Thank you much.
This video relaxed me nothing else. Fell asleep to dream of making my own leather sheath. Voice accent, music, craftsmanship, tools, touch just brillant.
A great example of why it's sometimes better to trust some projects in the hands of a expert craftsman rather than trying to make everything DIY. Well done.
I'm subscribed to like 50+ channels and there are only a handful that I marked "send email notification on upload", your channel is one of them. I've been a long time subscriber and have to credit you completely for my own leatherworking skills, so thank you. I'm glad you're still doing videos in this format (longer w/ voiceover). Even though I've done this type of project many times over It's great to see someone else go through the motions and see the subtle differences and techniques. Great work, as always, Ian. Thank you!!!
Here's a video of me making a sheath for a Spyderco Mule (I did one ages ago this is more up to date in terms of the steps I'm using). I've done this as a voiceover type video which I haven't done before so it's something a bit different!
+Ian Atkinson Well done video, and product. Your style suits the way I think. What you are doing.. and why.. are very precise and clearly explained. Great for detailed oriented people like me. Thank you for this.
+Ian Atkinson Thanks for this mate, I really like this format with the voice over it cuts out the distraction and clutter if you're looking for any input/feedback. Thanks again.
Wow. You can tell you are watching a true craftsman when they make what takes a lot of hard work, practice, and artistry look simple and easy. Great job.
Man, I've done leatherwork, as a hobby, all my life, and I'm 55 years old... I am so impressed with your skills! I've never done anything that beautiful! Hats off to you, young man! Beautiful work! I am a grateful subscriber and student
Great video! When using the round knife get the handle in the palm of your hand. When cutting rest the blade on the line to be cut and rock forward and then back. Jim Kladder Colonial Williamsburg Saddler and Harness maker 22 years.
I think that was more for the viewer (to expand a little on the tutorial,) -if they were trying to make their own sheath. Mr. Atkinson already does both of these things, as seen in the video.
Great vids and great teaching style. I know most of your vids are "project oriented" I would benefit from a "common mistakes" or "don't do this" video. With the way you explain things, it would go over well.
brilliant video ! just what I've been looking for, got me really excited to get everything together that I need for my first leather project ! cheers man!
What a phenomenal video. All the steps explained and demonstrated with a simplicity and lack of unnecessary verbiage. Thank you, this was wonderful and inspiring viewing.
*Mr. Atkinson, Thank you for the overview of how to make a leather sheath, properly. I had no idea that there was this much "skilled hands on time" required to make these things.*
Every time you do one yourself you will improve and get better. Practise makes perfect and there is no need to compare your adequacy to somebody who has been doing this for a lifetime ;)
You got in my eyes, an incredible way to teach. Really really good. First video I've seen of you and man I love it. Just pure therapeutic to watch. It's something else just to watch people like you who really seems to have a great passion about your craftsmanship. I'm considering getting into leather work, just seems such a nice to work with.
This is by far the most helpful video on making a sheath that I've found. Appreciate the step by step support on my first project... and really enjoyable to watch such fine craftsman ship in action. Thank you.
So nice to see a real craftsman do the work as it should be done! The end product is so perfect and there is no comparison to the mass produced crap on the market! Your methods are almost exactly those that I use when making a sheath! Beautiful sheath! Well done! Thanks for the video!
Beautiful piece of work and really gives insight of how leatherworking works. The modern way of life totally disassociates people from crafts and as such craftsmanship such as this is forgotten.
Stunning. A great sheath makes a world of difference when using a knife. As a Bushcrafter I like to have my knife available and secure. A good wet form makes the difference. I however prefer a dangler then a belt fit. As a wheelchair user I’m sitting all the time so having my knife hang by my side is best. Great making video. Oh one thing I thing would be good for people to know is about moisture. A water drain hole in the sheath makes keeping your knife in good condition.
It's always a beautiful thing to watch a master of his craft create a work of art. Leather, metal, wood... these materials speak to us on a primitive level and to see them formed into tools is to see something magical. The care and attention that goes into every aspect of every step in the process is just awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share this!
and that's it!!!!! That's all there is to it. It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman enjoy his craft. I thoroughly enjoyed every step of this process. Thank you for sharing
Wow... you had an earlier video on making a knife sheath that I learned SO much from. I make knives and sheaths and probably watched that video a half dozen times. I see that you've improved your own skills a lot since then. Lots of new refinements here that are really useful. So many little things that will improve my own work. I think I'll be watching this one a few more times as well.
Mr. Ian Atkins, I greatly appreciate how you explain everything step by step. Makes me want to do some leather work again. Your information is amazing, and explanations easy to understand. So thank you for sharing these wonderful "tutorial" videos. Greatly appreciated again from a fan in Canada.
I have a whole new respect for handmade leather items now, never really thought about it before. Very nice video, informative and thank you for not blasting an electric guitar in the background like so many others, drives me insane.
Wonderful to be able to witness this level of skills from my home...Our era has its problems...but also its set of little miracles for those whose fingers are well connected...Thank you for sharing your craft so generously!
I can't overstate what a pleasure it is to watch a truly skilled individual share their knowledge. Thank you producing this quality content and sharing it with us.
Wow! Excellent video. The thorough explanation keeps us glued to the screen until the very end. I watched it all with pleasure and surely I learned something with you today! Thank you for the share!
I live in Russia, I am a beginner, your job is wonderful, fascinating, Beautiful process, wants to revise, it provides an incentive is given by inspiration, good luck to you, you're super master.
I'm considering starting leather working. I've wanted to do so for years and have now decided to just go for it, but tools are difficult to find where I live. While I'm searching for tools, I've been watching videos to learn the basics and get some theoretical knowledge to prepare myself and let me tell you that I have learned a lot from this video! Thank you so much. You are actually the first one who explained the stitching process and I just learned it from you. You also explained why you did what you did and that helped me a lot as well. Once again, Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge.
I would like to say first, you are a true craftsman. I have made a few crude projects and I am very envious of your talent and skill. I truly enjoy your videos and hope to see more in the future. Keep up the fantastic work!
Am a “newbie” to leather-making and found your video to be excellent, especially your teaching descriptions and techniques. Well done. And, a sincere “thanks” for sharing your expertise and talent……
What a master you are sir, that was not only really cool to watch but very relaxing. If I'd done it it would look similar to a screwed up Tesco's carrier bag not the beautiful piece of craftsmanship you've produced. I hope you charge a suitably high price for the work you produce!
Beautiful! You've shown me just how much I don't actually know about what I am doing when it comes to my leather work. Your knowledge is inspirational. Thank You.
After watching you very studiously, for several videos, I've found that you present a substantial amount of well defined procedure and protocol blended in a common-sense context. This gives great confidence to someone like me who has only made a very few Viking axe sheaths. I go forth a better craftsman because of you!: Thank you Sir.
This video helped me make my first decent knife sheath for my Morakniv Companion, and making that gave me skills I needed to make a nice replacement sheath for a friend's bowie whose cordura sheath was destroyed during a 3-month run working in the Alaskan wilderness. Thanks, Ian.👍
Thank you for making these videos. I am a beginner and I wanted to learn how to create quality leather products that were done right. I see you take great care to create great leather making videos and teach how to do it correctly. Thanks again for your time and sharing your obvious talent!
Thanks for this video, I watched it and made a list of the steps and tools, ordered what I needed, and made my first sheath in 4 hours, turned out great. I will pass this video along.
Hey Ian, You Sir are an artist! I am a Knife maker and also make my sheaths for my knives, I just thought I knew how to make sheaths! Your Sheaths are absolutely beautiful ! Thank You for posting! : )
In a world of mass produced, cheap imports from overseas, it is fantastic to see a master craftsman at work. Its almost mesmerizing watching you work. Thanks for the great video. +1 and subbed.
mesmerizing is the best description. great work and very informational
I was going to type a separate comment. But it was going to be what TheWtfnonamez said.
-Ian, I'll add, you really inspire me to up my DIY stuff with nice leatherwork. WELL DONE! Thank you so much for sharing your craft! (Michigan USA)
yes to this. the expression in your picture is how i looked while watching this. this guy is a master at his craft
ecollins92 his picture is charles manson...
+jakedoesvids oh, well it was a good video none the less
I realize this comment comes years after the video was made, but I found the methods and information to be very helpful for someone just starting out. Thank you.
Twas wonderful to see a young man teach an old some new skills. I've made hundreds of sheaths but you've shown an old man a few new tricks. Blessings on ya and thanx
I'll never complain about the price of a hand-made sheath again. That's impressive. Thank you for sharing.
I admire people who can make things with their hands using skills they acquire after years of experience.
Nothing beats a handmade product.
Amazing craftsmanship.
You'll be a inspiration and motivating to start leatherworking myself.
we always give the credit to the blacksmith , but the craftman that make the sheath is the one who trully deserve to be respected,there is more work in a nice quality sheath than most of knive. thanks sir !
Ian every time I watch and study one of your videos I know I'm seeing an old world master at work.
Thanks.
A lot of work and a lot of time for just a "simple" knife sheath. Beautiful workmanship. Truly an educational video. Thanks You for making it.
You Sir, are a Master! Beautiful Work! This has got to be the best Tutorial, of Sheath making, in all of TH-cam!
My Grandmother used to sit me at the table and teach me to stamp leather, relief carvings to make pictures and animal scenes, roman and greek scenes. Great but not practical stuff like sheaths and belts.This was very informative, great vid, love to see more.
I just finished making my first sheath and wanted to say thanks for making such an incredibly informative video. There's so much information around, and so many videos, this boils it all down and explains it so clearly it was like having somebody who knows what they're doing standing over my shoulder the whole way through. Mine didn't come out perfectly, obviously, but it's a hundred times better than it would've been if I'd just try to have a go based on all the different videos/forum posts/blogs etc that I've looked at. Thanks a million, Ian.
I have a new appreciation for custom knife sheaths. Great video.
This is the very best video I have watched on TH-cam. So informative and you truly are a very skilled craftsman.
Many Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.
I used to watch all your videos a couple or three years ago. At one point I really fancied having a go at leather work. Alas it never happened. A very enjoyable video. Your a true craftsman.
Thank you, I'm still somewhat of a novice and your tutorial was very concise, not just for making a sheath but there are a lot of useful info regarding leather work in general. I think I can now get a much more professional look to my work. Thank you much.
Wonderful video. My son and I very much enjoyed what it takes for hand crafted items. He now wants to give it a whirl!!
You're years ahead of me. Just getting into this. Thanks for teaching me.
you can reliably get to this quality in about 6 months if you pump a bunch out.
This video relaxed me nothing else. Fell asleep to dream of making my own leather sheath. Voice accent, music, craftsmanship, tools, touch just brillant.
A great example of why it's sometimes better to trust some projects in the hands of a expert craftsman rather than trying to make everything DIY. Well done.
Craftsmen evolve from doing things by themself.
+Wuggles that is so true! You will learn from your mistakes and have the pride of showing off something you made yourself even if it is not perfect!
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i was going to say that :)
Nah man, learn from this and make this yourself, you'll be much more proud of it.
I just got into the shop to make a sheath for a knife I made, and got a notification for this video. Perfect timing. Thanks!
I'm subscribed to like 50+ channels and there are only a handful that I marked "send email notification on upload", your channel is one of them. I've been a long time subscriber and have to credit you completely for my own leatherworking skills, so thank you. I'm glad you're still doing videos in this format (longer w/ voiceover). Even though I've done this type of project many times over It's great to see someone else go through the motions and see the subtle differences and techniques. Great work, as always, Ian. Thank you!!!
This is easily the best video I've come across that describes the correct process for making a knife sheath. Great explanation.
Here's a video of me making a sheath for a Spyderco Mule (I did one ages ago this is more up to date in terms of the steps I'm using). I've done this as a voiceover type video which I haven't done before so it's something a bit different!
+Ian Atkinson Awesome video, especially for someone like myself just starting out with leather working, the detail is excellent and massively helpful!
+Ian Atkinson where did you get your cocabolo slicker?
+Ian Atkinson Well done video, and product. Your style suits the way I think. What you are doing.. and why.. are very precise and clearly explained. Great for detailed oriented people like me.
Thank you for this.
+Ian Atkinson Thanks for this mate, I really like this format with the voice over it cuts out the distraction and clutter if you're looking for any input/feedback. Thanks again.
It i really good!
Liked and subscribed!!
Thanks so much for your time, not just producing the video but the hours in practice which make it so enjoyable to watch. Cheers from Oz.
And that should explain why handmade things like this cost a bit more..a lot of work and expertise went into this! Great video :-)
Wow. You can tell you are watching a true craftsman when they make what takes a lot of hard work, practice, and artistry look simple and easy. Great job.
Wow!!! What an amazing custom sheath. True craftsmanship...
Man, I've done leatherwork, as a hobby, all my life, and I'm 55 years old... I am so impressed with your skills! I've never done anything that beautiful! Hats off to you, young man! Beautiful work! I am a grateful subscriber and student
Such a brilliantly informative video, many thanks for taking the time to share this Ian ~Peace~
now this is what they called craftsmanship! never see a sheet making with so much love. it is beautiful!greetings from germany.
You're a talented man, Ian. Your finished work is perfect. :)
Amazing work. So chill to watch and listen too. Thanks for great craftsmanship and not putting in any obnoxious music.
Great video! When using the round knife get the handle in the palm of your hand. When cutting rest the blade on the line to be cut and rock forward and then back. Jim Kladder Colonial Williamsburg Saddler and Harness maker 22 years.
I can only imagine the wealth of Knowledge you have Jim !!!! I would love to see you work.
I think that was more for the viewer (to expand a little on the tutorial,) -if they were trying to make their own sheath.
Mr. Atkinson already does both of these things, as seen in the video.
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I just made this sheath. I found your video easy to follow. It was my first project and it came out great. Thank you so much for teaching me.
Great vids and great teaching style. I know most of your vids are "project oriented" I would benefit from a "common mistakes" or "don't do this" video. With the way you explain things, it would go over well.
GREAT IDEA
I enjoyed your segment and am hoping to start making my own sheaths and scabbards. Thank you for not begging us to subscribe.
brilliant video ! just what I've been looking for, got me really excited to get everything together that I need for my first leather project ! cheers man!
What a phenomenal video. All the steps explained and demonstrated with a simplicity and lack of unnecessary verbiage. Thank you, this was wonderful and inspiring viewing.
Beautiful work ! A true craftsman makes it look easy,clear and precise instructions too excellent 👍
That was ineradicably enjoyable to watch you demonstrate your skill and knowledge of leathers work. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Your voice reminds me of Fitz in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
*Mr. Atkinson, Thank you for the overview of how to make a leather sheath, properly. I had no idea that there was this much "skilled hands on time" required to make these things.*
How many hours to make the sheath?
Amazeballs. Nice to see a craftsman still exists. 👍. Mad respect from across the pond.
Well then. That made me feel inadequate.
Every time you do one yourself you will improve and get better. Practise makes perfect and there is no need to compare your adequacy to somebody who has been doing this for a lifetime ;)
You got in my eyes, an incredible way to teach. Really really good. First video I've seen of you and man I love it. Just pure therapeutic to watch. It's something else just to watch people like you who really seems to have a great passion about your craftsmanship. I'm considering getting into leather work, just seems such a nice to work with.
I thought knife making was a lot of work. Wow. I had no idea that much went into making a leather sheath!!! Very nice work.
This is by far the most helpful video on making a sheath that I've found. Appreciate the step by step support on my first project... and really enjoyable to watch such fine craftsman ship in action. Thank you.
Master..... hope this kind of trade and craftsmanship never dies.
Something really satisfying about watching these videos. You are an excellent craftsman Mr. Atkinson. I've learnt a lot from you.
So nice to see a real craftsman do the work as it should be done! The end product is so perfect and there is no comparison to the mass produced crap on the market! Your methods are almost exactly those that I use when making a sheath!
Beautiful sheath! Well done!
Thanks for the video!
In the process of finishing my first knife sheath. I would rate mine a 5/10 and yours 10/10. You are a master.
Beautiful piece of work and really gives insight of how leatherworking works. The modern way of life totally disassociates people from crafts and as such craftsmanship such as this is forgotten.
Stunning. A great sheath makes a world of difference when using a knife. As a Bushcrafter I like to have my knife available and secure. A good wet form makes the difference. I however prefer a dangler then a belt fit. As a wheelchair user I’m sitting all the time so having my knife hang by my side is best. Great making video. Oh one thing I thing would be good for people to know is about moisture. A water drain hole in the sheath makes keeping your knife in good condition.
It's always a beautiful thing to watch a master of his craft create a work of art. Leather, metal, wood... these materials speak to us on a primitive level and to see them formed into tools is to see something magical. The care and attention that goes into every aspect of every step in the process is just awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share this!
and that's it!!!!! That's all there is to it. It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman enjoy his craft. I thoroughly enjoyed every step of this process. Thank you for sharing
Best craftsmanship I've ever seen. Bravo.
Wow... you had an earlier video on making a knife sheath that I learned SO much from. I make knives and sheaths and probably watched that video a half dozen times.
I see that you've improved your own skills a lot since then. Lots of new refinements here that are really useful. So many little things that will improve my own work. I think I'll be watching this one a few more times as well.
Every time I make a new knife sheath I come and rewatch your video :) love your stuff! Thank you sir.
Mr. Ian Atkins, I greatly appreciate how you explain everything step by step. Makes me want to do some leather work again. Your information is amazing, and explanations easy to understand. So thank you for sharing these wonderful "tutorial" videos. Greatly appreciated again from a fan in Canada.
Yup, got to appreciate the work made by hand. Beautiful, in-depth and to the point.
Wow, of all the sheath making videos I've watched this one is the best so far thank you
Fascinating video and you certainly are an expert leather craftsman.
I have a whole new respect for handmade leather items now, never really thought about it before. Very nice video, informative and thank you for not blasting an electric guitar in the background like so many others, drives me insane.
Beautifully done! I did not realize that much craftsmanship went into making a sheath.
Wonderful to be able to witness this level of skills from my home...Our era has its problems...but also its set of little miracles for those whose fingers are well connected...Thank you for sharing your craft so generously!
Came to find out how this is done. Stayed to the end because auf the beauty I watched you create. That was amazing.
Great attention to detail. Wonderful step by step demonstration too. Thank you for doing this. I look forward to seeing more leatherwork from you.
I can't overstate what a pleasure it is to watch a truly skilled individual share their knowledge. Thank you producing this quality content and sharing it with us.
Wow! Excellent video. The thorough explanation keeps us glued to the screen until the very end. I watched it all with pleasure and surely I learned something with you today!
Thank you for the share!
Lots of intensive labor in making this sheath. You are very talented.
Well done. I do some leather work for my self and your videos have helped me greatly increase the quality of my work. Thanks
Excellent craftsmanship and clear teaching. Thank you for the video.
A real pleasure to watch a craftsman at work! Thanks for sharing such an informative and enjoyable video!
Wow!
I had no idea of all the steps required to make a quality knife sheath!
Great video!
One of the best how to videos on any topic I have ever seen!
Very good video, we may be out of work. I have been a leather worker for last 40 years you do very nice work.
I live in Russia, I am a beginner, your job is wonderful, fascinating, Beautiful process, wants to revise, it provides an incentive is given by inspiration, good luck to you, you're super master.
I'm considering starting leather working. I've wanted to do so for years and have now decided to just go for it, but tools are difficult to find where I live. While I'm searching for tools, I've been watching videos to learn the basics and get some theoretical knowledge to prepare myself and let me tell you that I have learned a lot from this video! Thank you so much. You are actually the first one who explained the stitching process and I just learned it from you. You also explained why you did what you did and that helped me a lot as well. Once again, Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge.
Very nice job I think that was the best leather sheath build I ever seen lots of work but will last a lifetime and very beautiful
I would like to say first, you are a true craftsman. I have made a few crude projects and I am very envious of your talent and skill. I truly enjoy your videos and hope to see more in the future. Keep up the fantastic work!
I certainly enjoy watching an artist at work. They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Am a “newbie” to leather-making and found your video to be excellent, especially your teaching descriptions and techniques. Well done. And, a sincere “thanks” for sharing your expertise and talent……
I've probably watched this video at least 10 times, and every time I watch it, I'm always impressed. Very inspiring. I can't wait to try it myself
Enjoy watching your craftsmanship very much. Thank you for making your video available for us to see.
What a master you are sir, that was not only really cool to watch but very relaxing. If I'd done it it would look similar to a screwed up Tesco's carrier bag not the beautiful piece of craftsmanship you've produced. I hope you charge a suitably high price for the work you produce!
Beautiful! You've shown me just how much I don't actually know about what I am doing when it comes to my leather work. Your knowledge is inspirational. Thank You.
After watching you very studiously, for several videos, I've found that you present a substantial amount of well defined procedure and protocol blended in a common-sense context. This gives great confidence to someone like me who has only made a very few Viking axe sheaths. I go forth a better craftsman because of you!: Thank you Sir.
This video helped me make my first decent knife sheath for my Morakniv Companion, and making that gave me skills I needed to make a nice replacement sheath for a friend's bowie whose cordura sheath was destroyed during a 3-month run working in the Alaskan wilderness. Thanks, Ian.👍
This might be the best youtube video I have ever seen. And I don't mean the best sheath making video. I mean THE BEST OF ANY KIND. wow......
Absolutely the best and most complete leather crafting video I've seen. Beautiful sheath. Well done quality and craftsmanship.
This is the first leatherworking video I've watched and it's an absolute belter. Thanks very much. Subbed.
Thank you for making these videos. I am a beginner and I wanted to learn how to create quality leather products that were done right. I see you take great care to create great leather making videos and teach how to do it correctly. Thanks again for your time and sharing your obvious talent!
Very good explanations of the different steps in making of the sheath, also the various tools. Thank you very much. Big help.
Brilliant craftsmanship. I had no idea of what it actually takes to make a knife sheet.
Every step is carefully planned and detail ! Excellent Job.... Well Done ! Thank you for showing such an Art Work of Leathercraft !
Thanks for this video, I watched it and made a list of the steps and tools, ordered what I needed, and made my first sheath in 4 hours, turned out great. I will pass this video along.
Hey Ian, You Sir are an artist! I am a Knife maker and also make my sheaths for my knives, I just thought I knew how to make sheaths! Your Sheaths are absolutely beautiful ! Thank You for posting! : )
As from the first video to this one amazing work. Because of you I pay more attention to details and steps in my personal leather work.