First atempt at Leatherwork Advice please!

[Jolyon]

Hi All,

I picked up a new knief at this years moot for a £10 a spyderco bushcraft G-10 . Love the knief.... dont love the sheath , so now summer has come to an end I have decided that this is as good a time as any to start some leatherwork.. so...

Any ideas?
Complete novice, so i would like to know...
What tools do I need?
Where do I get them from?
What leather?
Cord?
Any design ideas? what has and has not worked for you?

I will plan to make a photo diary as I go... dont hold your breath this could take some time..lol

 

[g4ghb]

Any ideas?

practice stitching on a bit of scrap first

Complete novice, so i would like to know...
What tools do I need?

awl (or very small drill / nail in a dremel) , 2 saddlers needles, thread - you can go silly on tools (I know I have) but you can work round the lack of them most of the time - fork to mark stitches, spoon handle for burnishing etc

Where do I get them from?

ebay, le prevo or a number of other suppliers - I use Le prevo, always helpful and a pleasure to deal with!

What leather?

veg tan if you are planning to wet form otherwise any thick leather can be used - if you like the look of it it should be ok

Cord?

Not sure what you mean re this

finally check out every tutorial you can find on the net - I found this one pretty helpful when I started but do a search here and on British blades - and beware! - things can get quite addictive and expensive quite swiftly if you are not careful

 

[TeeDee]

There is a potential Group Buy for Leather tools if your interested:-

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64710

 

[Barn Owl]

By cord I assume you mean thread?

Waxed linen thread is what's used mainly I reckon.

 

[Jolyon]

and beware! - things can get quite addictive and expensive quite swiftly if you are not careful

You been talking to my wife?..