Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1

Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1Protect that beautiful hand forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt

Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed-blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including 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, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design.

Binding Type: Spiral
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 03/27/2012
ISBN: 9780764340154
Pages: 141
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d