Leather Knife Sheath Instructions Chapter 6: Hand Sewing and Final Assembly 

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Hi Ashlie, It does take a little bit of back and forth wiggling to get the chisels out in heavier leather but if you have trouble with them getting stuck we would suggest applying a bit of beeswax to the tines and that should do the trick. Hope that helps!

Hi there, Yes, this is the same horse as what's on the site! 👍

You probably could, but, like you said sometimes the holes along the back are just a little bit off and that groove line will almost highlight that so I tend to only have a groove line on the front of my projects.

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Hi there, It's out of stock right now but we will link the stitching horse here for you: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2960/stitching-horse/pr_8724

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Hi there, See if this video helps, starting at minute 3:00 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EIGT_RXi8ZM.html Basically you thread the needle and then poke the needle through the end of the thread tail, this will keep it on your needle but won't cause a large knot.

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Hi Corey, Yeah, you can definitely save the project! You can use a stitching awl to punch the hole the rest of the way through, just use the chisels to make a guide for where the holes need to go. Another thing would be to use a drill press, it works great to drill through heavier leather. We'll link a video below that we did: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qrjv0E5P3Vw.html If the leather hasn't been glued, you can punch the holes prior to gluing. Hope that helps!

Hi Hugh! Just in my opinion, a machine has to backstitch (mostly) and a backstitch looks too much like the project was manufactured and not handmade. It’s a solid closure but when I’m hand sewing I really want to make it look hand sewn with no double stitch anywhere that can be seen so I use a knot. Once in a blue moon, I have a place that a knot can’t be hidden but it’s rare. I hope this helps! Thank you for your gracious comments! I’m so glad the videos are working for you!

So glad to hear that, Adam! Thank you!

Hi Russell, Thank you so much for your comment, we're so glad the videos have been helpful! We would recommend a 1/16" drill bit for stitching holes.

Thank you so much, Steve! So glad the video was helpful and that your son loved his sheath - that's the best part of leathercraft!

Thank you, Donald!

Thanks so much, Bill! Yes, the beeswax is definitely a big help, thanks for pointing that out!

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Hi John, You absolutely can. I typically don’t if I’m using a top coat that has some wax in it. The top coat won’t let the conditioner through, so, add that first and then top coat if you want, or, the conditioner may give you a nice look/finish.

Thank you, Edwin! Hope the dye information helps you out!

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Hi Antonio, We use Ritza Tiger Thread in our videos, it's a great thread that doesn't knot or twist as you stitch. below is a link to our website: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/77-7300-wh/ritza-tiger-thread-white-/pr_52700/cp_/shop-now/hand-tools/hand-stitching-lacing/thread

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Hi Ray, Yes, we would recommend slicking the edges with gum tragacanth and a wooden or plastic slicker. you can also use just water and a canvas glove, whatever works best for you! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! You'll have to let us know how it turns out!

Hi Edwin, I apologize, I don’t have a good answer here, but, that is a real “out of the box” idea and it will be fun to put some thought into it!

Hi Victor, Because of how thick the leather is, the one tine is easier to get in and out. You absolutely could use one of the multiple tine forks if you wanted to.

Hi Charles, Yes, you can finish the back for a more slicked look. Also, I didn’t go into it but you can bring the loop forward, skive a deep feathered edge and sew that between the back panel and the welt. With this you’ll have the top grain forward. It’s a little more difficult but it’s done that way on most quality sheaths and looks really good.

Thank you, Dean!

Absolutely, whatever works best for you!

Hi Salvador, You can order the Pro Dye directly from us, I'll link the 4 oz. and quart sizes below. 4 oz. Pro Dye: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/50-2030/fiebings-pro-dye/pr_55888 Quart: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/50-2035/fiebings-pro-dye-/pr_55890

I would just use some olive oil and dab it on with a brush and it makes a really nice brownish colour. the dye is expensive compared to olive oil

Hi there, We did dip dye the sheath in the video right before this one, we'll link it below. Hope that answers your question. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-swnw4bmmhZM.html

Thank you, Adrian! So glad the video was helpful!

@@WeaverLeatherSupply ye cheers Chuck. Insperation . I found a big busted ole French knife at the junk yard. The owner give it to me as a gift. I cut it into a nice shape Bowie knife and got it balanced on the bolster guard. I'd like to be able to throw it. I could throw a Bowie as a kid and never miss. So I custom balanced this one to my hand. I'll etch the blade with a design. BUT I wanted a different looking sheath. I was thinking of a leather front sheath and a aliminium backing but not sure how to fix it together. Maybe I'll rivet it all around. But like the idea of leather lace in a cross design all around. Maybe with the sheath 5/8 bigger than the blade. But the aliminium flat sheet backing will be cut into the the belt loop with two slots. Do you think it will work. And do you think I can pull leather lace around it and make it strong. I'd probably have to glue it and add a spacer. Then I can tap out a design into aliminium before I put it together. Are there any disadvantages with a metal backing. I wanted something solid because it's not blade heavey didn't want it rolling on me. . A long message but. Thanks for your reply. I lived in America for eleven years. In the South. Great customer service and follow up. England got zero customer service. Thanks again. Maybe you got a suggestion. It would help me on my first knife and sheath build. Have a good day. Adrian

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The 4mm set would be a great option for knife sheaths!

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