New Sheath for Newish Knife

[Neiltoo]

I decided that it was time to have a go at making a sheath.
I bought a few tools and the leather from http://www.leprevo.co.uk. I can really recommend their service - I've no connection except as a satisfied customer.

I enjoyed making this as much as the knife

Many thanks to Rapidboy for the tutorial

 

[scanker]

That looks excellent. Nice job on the knife too. What's the blade?

 

[Neiltoo]

That looks excellent. Nice job on the knife too. What's the blade?

Thanks for the kind words. I made the blade too - 3mm 01 steel, the scales are Bocote - the dust of which made me feel quite sick despite wearing a mask and my skin itched for days. Some of these exotic woods are pretty toxic :yikes:

 

[British Red]

"He was lynched by a gang of scientists who had decided the one thing they really couldn't stand was a Smartarse" Douglas Adams

That is BLINDING work mate - if thats a first attempt, can I buy the second? :You_Rock_

Watch your back Shing

Red

 

[sxmolloy]

beautiful, congrats on both fine specimens

 

[scruff]

Thats impressive stuff mate....especially if thats Mk1 sheath :notworthy

ps. ooh 500th post! think i'll celebrate.

pps. nearly there Red!

 

[fred gordon]

Great piece of work. I'm just starting in leather, if you forgive the expression! Could you give me a list of the tools you used on the sheath as I'd like to have a go.

 

[Neiltoo]

Great piece of work. I'm just starting in leather, if you forgive the expression! Could you give me a list of the tools you used on the sheath as I'd like to have a go.

I got the following from Leprevo :edge beveller, stitch groover (adjustable), overstitch wheel (5mm) and a skiver . I guess you could do without the skiver, I used it for the welt which I made quite thick at the top and then thinner further down. I also got some thread and some oil dye.

Hope this helps

 

[Toots]

Nice work. It must be a real pleasure using both, knowing they have been crafted by yourself.

 

[fred gordon]

Neiltoo,
Many thanks for the info. It will save me ages searching out what I need.