9 minutes 52 seconds of informative video and all without a word spoken. This man knows how to make a good video. Thank you for your time and knowledge sir.
Clear and concise. Very informative tutorial. I am now going to make a new sheath for my knife. I have a nice piece of 4mm saddlery leather and, after watching your vid, the confidence to go for it. Greetings from Scotland
Great Tutorial Richard. That sewing machine looks indispensable and probably well worth the initial cost. I also enjoyed your video on making a rifle scabbard. Thank you sir!
Very simple and still very elegant. Think I will make one for a Trail Master bowie, no stamping but perhaps some beadwork a la the Cheyennes. Thanks Henry LeRoi
Thanks for watching and the comments. Yes, it's a solid piece of brass that weighs around 60lbs, it was a diaphragm on a large machine that I happened upon at an auction, It's a nice base but not necessary. What you need is a solid platform, preferably above the post on your bench, t you want is no vibration or feedback from your efforts. Yes, I use a razor knife and feel very comfortable with it over the 40 years. I have 2 nice head knives that I use for large cutouts such as saddles.
The thing is that you made it, it only gets better from here on out. Thanks for watching. Now you know you can make something and have experience of trying. Keep it up you and you'll have fun for the rest of your life.
Thanks for watching and your nice comment. It's a learning experience in making these informative videos, some work and some don't. I'm just glad that the message gets through. Happy Leathering
Thanks for watching. Its a matter of personal choice, I like the ability to stamp on the face behind the handle of the knife. Neatsfoot oil is an excellent finish by its self. The secret is keeping your leather clean and oiled to last forever or close to it
Thanks for watching and your comment. There was three stamps that I used in this video. One was a basketweave, small size, and the other two were Camouflage stamps. You can spend a lot of money on many stamps or just purchase a few of the different groups like the Camouflage, Veiners and Border stamp series. You can make many designs with combinations of these stamps. Good luck and Happy Leathering.
@particlerealities Thanks for looking and the compliment. Yes, the neatsfoot is heated and then applied liberally. The Cobra Class 4 is a great machine for going from 10oz to 5/8" with no problem or major adjustments.
You can finish the sheath any way that you would like. Before I had the sewing machines I hand sewed everything or laced them. In fact the lacing looks better and it shows more skill in the finished product. Use what tools you have in the beginning and expand as your interest grows. Thanks for watching.
Good job. I'm about to make mine now. I'm going to use course grain leather and make the back over sized to attach it to my saddle. If I iron the leather will it help seal it from wicking so much?
Hello and thanks for the demo. I'm a novice so I'll ask a basic question: On the edge side of the sheath, why didn't you stitch all the way to the top like the other side? Was it to permit the easier drawing out of the blade? Thanks
The leather is liberally covered with heated neats feet oil, it preserves and protects the leather. When Neats feet oil is heated it absorbs much quicker into your leather and easier to spread.
I see you use a thick piece of brass or bronze as your platform or anvil when stamping. It looks like a one of a kind item. What do you recommend the novice leather worker to use for this purpose? P.S. I notice your razor knife. It is not retractable. I, too, use a razor knife that is not retractable, because it holds the blade more securely. For razor knives, the cheapest tool is the best.
Nice video! I have recently purchased a large bowie knife at a local flea market, but it did not come with a sheathe.. Would you be willing to make a custom knife sheathe??
Excellent work! Better than I could do, especially the nice basket weave. But...why didn't you make a proper belt loop? The belt loop you put on this beautiful sheath is the kind they put on bargain basement sheaths. I was dismayed that you didn't put a loop on it...
Great videos Mr. Black, can i ask you which stamps are those you used on this video? i'm trying to get some but there are so many different codes and sizes i don't know what to get. Thank you from New York. :)
Yes,, you can use a chisel punch. Make sure you glue your welt and it's set before using your punch. Give it a clean hit and move on, use a good base for your punching.
