Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 3: Welted Sheaths with Snap Fastener and Mexican Loop

Continuing this workshop series, this volume explains the basic principles behind welted leather sheath design and construction for a fixed blade, introducing variants executed in different ways so readers can learn through the projects and apply the techniques to their own designs. This edition teaches a welted sheath design featuring both a separate Mexican loop and a snap fastener, with each step, from the first sketch to the final leather treatment, explained clearly through detailed text and 300 colour images. Templates for each sheath are included, along with a general introduction to materials and tools.

David Hölter is a master in orthopaedic engineering who has worked professionally with leather for many years, and his knife sheaths are considered among the best to be found in Germany and Europe.

Details:

• Author: David Hölter
• Format: Spiralbound, 152 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• ISBN: 9780764350221
• Ideal for: Knifemakers, leatherworkers, hobbyist crafters