Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1

Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed, or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use, with a sheath crafted by your own hands. This hands on guide walks readers from basic leather working techniques through to a fully completed fixed blade knife sheath, with four different designs presented in detail: a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, a sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and a scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tips on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, plus four full sheath patterns and a supply list, this book gives readers everything they need to design and make sheaths of their own.

Written by David Hölter, a trained orthopedic mechanic with years of experience working with leather, together with Peter Fronteddu, an established knife expert who has written and photographed several volumes in this workshop series.

Details:

• Authors: David Hölter, Peter Fronteddu
• Format: Spiralbound, 144 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• ISBN: 9780764340154
• Ideal for: Knifemakers, leatherworkers, hobbyist crafters