First attempt at a leather sheath

[Tat2trev]

Well fellow bushcrafter's I've had a go.
It was made from 4mm veg tan leather given to me by Robi from Northern Ireland.
I've never made anything in leather before and I' quite pleased with the results .I know the stitching is a bit close to the edge but I learnt a lesson ready to better myself next time.It did start life just a straight forward sheath then I got a bit too clever and decided to make it a dangler and added fire steel loops and a leg thong loop just for BIKER.
It's finished with kiwi shoe polish hope you all like my first time efforts

Next job is too re handle the mora so it's more in keeping with the sheath just got to look for some bits for the bolster some epoxy and some time and effort .

 

[copper_head]

Looking good mate !

How did you find it compared to your first one? Easier with the leather?

 

[Tat2trev]

Looking good mate !

How did you find it compared to your first one? Easier with the leather?

easier but tougher on the hands really enjoyed making it though,I think I'm gonna make a lot more in leather now I have a bit more of an idea what I'm doing

 

[Tat2trev]

Just like to say a massive thanks to rob and John for your help in this project

 

[Dreadhead]

solid first effort mate, and nice bit of decoration too

 

[Tat2trev]

solid first effort mate, and nice bit of decoration too

Cheers bud nice comments from an expert like yourself.The next one will be better i hope after a massive learning curve

 

[Tat2trev]

What tools are required to tool leather guys? I'm looking to etch pics into the leather or maybe some custom japaneses designs on the sheaths

 

[Tat2trev]

I might have a go a making a new handle for the mora so it's more in keeping with the sheath .Once I find out how you do it with a stick tang blade

 

[Robbi]

spot on Trev, bloody good effort mate

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice work mate, looks great.

 

[Tat2trev]

Nice work mate, looks great.

Got the Handel off the mora now Colin and its going to be re handled tomoz so it matches the sheath Another first god there's too much inspiration on this forum I'll be makin stuff for Santa next like a little elf.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Got the Handel off the mora now Colin and its going to be re handled tomoz so it matches the sheath Another first god there's too much inspiration on this forum I'll be makin stuff for Santa next like a little elf.

Lol, easy to get the project bug.

 

[Tat2trev]

spot on Trev, bloody good effort mate

Thanks bud with out your generosity this would not of been possible
I'm well pleased with it for a first go

 

[John Fenna]

Nice work for a first go!
Beware - it is very habit forming.....

 

[Tat2trev]

Nice work for a first go!
Beware - it is very habit forming.....

How do you mean habit forming John as in making the same style or the silly stitch mistake by me being too close to the edge

 

[mountainm]

How do you mean habit forming John as in making the same style or the silly stitch mistake by me being too close to the edge

He means leatherwork is addictive.

 

[Tat2trev]

I'm looking forward to the knife matching the sheath now

 

[John Fenna]

He means leatherwork is addictive.

What he said.....

 

[Tat2trev]

Got the mora blade stripped out of the original. Now for the new Handel to be made today