The Secrets Of Knife Sheath Crafting At Knife Sheath School!  

The best sheath tutorial I have seen on RU-vid. Thank you!

Good info, I've been a knife maker for 40yrs and have always used a mini drill press to make stitching holes, it just works!

This is an absolutely TREMENDOUS tutorial video, George ! I got so many tips for every aspect from patterns to some techniques for layout and some finishing ideas as well. I actually got a sheath order this weekend for a knife similar in shape and size, and the client was not sure how he wanted a strap to secure the knife. I just learned a new way, and I bet he is going to be super happy with some magnets. Such an awesome idea for retention! Thanks again for the video, I really appreciate your style of teaching, and truly enjoy your videos. Thanks, Fred

I honestly think this is one of the best tutorial videos I have watched. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills with others!

Okay, I watched this video, and I can't believe it was 40 minutes long. I swear it felt like a 10 minute video. I learned SO much here and I was so glued to the screen, that the 40 minutes FLEW by. You really know how to make GREAT TO THE POINT videos, AND teach. I've made a few sheaths, but they all look like Ray Charles made them after a night of drinking, but now I feel I can really step up my game here. I have to check out your other videos as well. I hope you have one or plan on doing a video of making a sheath with a pocket on the front. THANK YOU and keep up the GREAT work.

I’ve made at least a dozen sheaths, and love your design. I’ll be copying it. The magnets are genius!

Great job, with great crafter tips. Thanks so much.

I really like your magnet idea, I also really like your custom knife. Thank you for sharing.

Love this video. Super informative and I love your style. No rules and whatever works!! Good stuff Thank you! And your work is beautiful and very detailed !

Excellent video, loads of tips and methods to try on my axe sheaths. Cheers from the UK.

Just the best! Masterful work! Masterful instruction! Thank you!

Thank you for an excellent video, easily the best sheath making one I have ever seen!

Thank you. I will use this in the future. I like the idea of the magnet retention. Well done.

Great video I'm about to use what you got method. I've built a lot of knife sheath especially 4 bigger bowies which need a little extra room to draw. I love the idea of the rare earth magnets. Thanks for the info we will be trying that out.

Excellent! This will work for that Damacus puuko I have!! As always, a great teacher with Excellent instruction.

Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. This will definitely improve my next sheath.

Great video, easy to watch, no fluff, just good solid work, sensible tips and great design. Thank you. Subscribed.

Well! I made this sheath. I opted to skip a layer and glued the magnet-hole layer directly to the back panel/loop layer. It worked fine! I even did the hidden stitch thing =D The knife I made did not have a guard, and I think that affects the angles a bit. I might skive the magnet layer toward the loop, because that firm edge there catches the tip sometimes. Love it though. The magnet retention is just perfect, and my mind is buzzing with other implementations. Thanks so much for making video.

Wonderful very educational with all kinds of info you can use on any leather build.

I really like the way you present everything,, makes making easy thank you

Your accuracy in drawing a pattern is the best. I like a lot the pertinent explanation that complements every line with a purpose. You are a star with all these 12 videos plus the videos with tips of the trade. All the best to you and your family!

Wow! Awesome! Love it! Your ideas and designs are off the chart. The detail in your videos is great they make me think even I could do it. Your stuff is so original It's mind blowing. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait till the next one.

Some great tips. Thank you. I know that Chuck at Weaver uses a drill press for thicker stuff. And I agree if you got it use it, work smarter not harder.

I'm running out of leather man! Stop giving me good ideas lol. Thanks for posting your content my dude ! I've been on a small card/wallet binge. I was close to cutting a magnet in half to make a money clip in it. Leather working is fun.

Thank you so much for the videos. I've had this knife for years but it didn't have a sheath. Sure it isn't perfect, but I'm very happy with it and couldn't have done it without your great video

Hi Victor. Wonderful tutorial! I followed your directions for a KBar knife I made for my son in law. It was the first full-size jnife sheath I’ve made and it turned out beautifully…except for one thing. Like your example, I installed two name tag magnets, but it turned out pretty difficult to remove the knife. It for sure couldn’t have been withdrawn if the sheath was hanging on a belt. I removed all the stitches, carefully sliced the sheath open, the removed the bottom pair, glued and stitched it back together. Unfortunately, it STILL is difficult to draw the knife. I guess I’ll have to cut it again, pull out the bar, cut it in half and only use one magnet. I say this mostly as a head’s up for someone else that may be making this same sheath.

*Good Vid. I've been thinking about moving away from retention straps to magnets for awhile now. This was a neat example of how to imbed the magnets. I never thought of using badge magnets. (thanks for the tip) I've always drilled my stitch holes too, life is short, only difference is I use an actual drill press to do it. The Dremel just doesn't have the horsepower to keep the bit speed consistent. I can also slow my bit down and drill a little cleaner. I enjoyed watching this, thanks for posting it* 🔥😎

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Very informative!

Great demo! Lots of good info and tips. Thank you!

A great tutorial, thanks for posting. As a wearer of mechanical watches I am not a fan of magnets or magnetized tools, but this is a great Idea that can be applied to many items. Ill just make it with the traditional snap.

great video! thanks for sharing

Thank you for sharing your skills! I do a lot of different types of leather sheath's and belts . I will use your style builds for some of the bigger knifes now . Thanks again for sharing. Reddoc leathers .

Once again I am so impressed with not only your skill but your ability to communicate. The way that you explain what most of us novices think is complicated in a way that not only enlightens but gives confidence, keeps me wanting more. I am so thankful that you have chosen to give of your time and expertise. THANK YOU. I look forward to continuing to follow you. Thank you for your service. Let's work to help make America Great Again.

good work :)

Going to try that for sure! Thanks a lot my friend 👏🏻🙏

Great video. Great job. The knife sheath came out great. Keep up the great work. GOD bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

thanks dude

Nice..you make it look so easy....

Thanks for this George, I recently made my first knife and it looks a little forlorn just lying on the bench. I'm fully intending to have a go at this.

Genius. Clear step by step instruction.

That was an awesome demonstration of a sheath build, the magnetic blade lock is so unique, thank you so much for sharing the process.

Thank you for sharing!! I learned so much!!

Hey George I think I answered my own question!! haha. There is some thickness there that has to be taken into consideration. I got some magnets, similar, but just a bit different on the bar. I see the need to have some thickness to accommodate fitting the magnets in. Thanks again, Fred

Very nice and informative video, thanks for sharing.

Great video.. all the relevant info without the superfluous bs. Loved it.

Great video thanks. Quality craftmanship.

Luv your ingenuity, Fab tutorial as always.

Definitely learned something watching this video, thanks!

Great video as always George! God bless

Thanks for the awesome instruction!

Great instructions and beautiful final product

Great video and demonstration,thanks.

Excellent video! You are a definite craftsman. I just started leather craft out of necessity about a year ago, and now love it. I am definitely going to try a magnetic sheath in the future. I haven't done anything that thick yet but, I have a drill press that goes from 620 rpm to 3100 rpm. What speed do you recommend for drilling the holes?

Wow, amazing class. I learned a lot. Subbed.

You think of everything. Thanks for the lesson.

Great tutorial thanks for posting 👍😁

To mark the outside 1/2" outline you can use a set of dividers or a compass that will hold a pencil it makes it faster and easier.

Thanks so much for the tutorial.

I had a Westmark skinning knife , tried to keep shaving sharp . The sheath I carried on my belt would take the edge off in little more than a day . So I made a hard wood scabbard . I carved a groove so the edge of the blade would never touch the scabbard . I cut two grooves on the inside of the scabbard and glued leather in the grooves to grip the blade . My blade stayed shaving sharp always .The leather grips worked so well I hooked it to my belt point up , it never fell out in 10 years then stolen, don't know after that.

Beautiful sheath. I'm looking for a custom sheath for my Ka-bar, but not so thick, due to the added layers of the magnet retention system (One reason for this is that I may be wearing gear that can cummulatively interfere with the use of a magnetic compass in the field. The less added magnetism, the better for accurate navigation). I like a stud retainer, adds a little bit of flair, without using a snap. I was thinking of a semi-convertible sheath that can be worn either traditionally in a vertical position on a belt, or sometimes as a scout configuration (sideways, worn longitudinally on the belt), but across the front instead of in the small of the back, and I'm left-handed, so I want to be able to access the knife either from the belt or if needed attached vertically on the suspenders of a military H-harness load bearing system. This means that additional crosswise belt retention straps either need to be added to the design, or they can be easily attached to the sheath when used in this manner. Additionally, I hope there's a way to get the USMC Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem embossed on the front of the sheath as used in the issue Ka-bar sheath, (I'm a retired Marine), and perhaps some black-finished additional hardware like rivets or grommets instead of regular shiny silver or chrome hardware (My version of bling is black hardware, instead of something shiny). I want the dye on the sheath to match, enhance, and complement the look of the Ka-bar's beautiful stacked leather washer handle and the deep military black blade and pommel and handguard, in a way that presents a whole and harmonious look when the knife and sheath are presented together. No need for a sharpening stone pouch, although that would be nice if it doesn't add a lot of bulk to the entire package, and I have no need to add fire-striker storage loops and such. Also, when worn on the belt vertically, the suspension loop on the sheath has to be tough enough to withstand heavy use in the field without wearing out and failing too fast, and the whole package has to be reasonably slim enough to be versatile wether I'm wearing the knife openly in the bush or tucked away under clothing if I feel the need to carry it around town. And maybe even some texture contrast on the visible surfaces, like two different dyes to enhance features such as the Marine Corps emblem and the stitching, with black stitching instead of using a light-colored thread. So, what do you think? Is this too unreasonable? I'll pay good money for a sheath like this as long as it's reasonable. My Ka-bar sends a statement about who I am, and a beautiful good quality sheath thoughtfully put together would be an excellent legacy to pass down to my children when they talk about me long after I'm gone. I'll be looking to contact you to see if you can help me with this. R/S SSgt Cruz, David C. USMC (Ret).

Any idea on the poundage of the badge magnet’s? I was wanting to use a thinner magnet for a smaller build. Great video and tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Fantastic tutorial, thank you

Beautiful sheath

"Like I've done many times",,,me too🙃 Used a drill press for decades,,,🙂

WOW nice work!!

Great stuff, thanks!

Can you let us know what size brass nails or brads you use to decorate your sheaths and how you bend them over on the down side. Thanks for all your videos!

Well done!

I like the knife sheath with magnet that you made in this tutorial. Can I buy it from you?

Your a great teacher! Thank You

This is a very good video. Thank you.

This is the first video I have seen and you may have already done so but could you share your technique in airbrushing your leather? Thanks. Beautiful sheath work btw.

Congratulations on a nice job I wanted to ask you how many millimeters thick is the skin?

A little quicker than measuring the .5", I use a wing divider with the attached pencil( I forget the actual tool name) and trace the blade with it set at .5" after tracing the blade with a pencil

Thank you sir!!!

excellent. thank you

I thank you a million for this awesome educational video. Learned a lot 🧵🪡

Nicely done sir! How strong are the magnets? Going to make one for all of my knives! Thank you!

Another great video! What brand of snaps and chicago screws do you recommend?

Hello George ! I am working on making a sheath using your pattern and process, and had some questions as I plan my next steps. First is just a question about thickness of the welt. I see the use for a sandwich piece on the back side of the magnets, but wondered have you tried not using that piece, and just gluing the magnet piece to the back body of the sheath, and did you have any adverse effects? I know that piece is the thinnest of all the pieces, but leaving it out could reduce overall thickness by a few ounces? My only reason to ask, is not putting that extra piece on the back of the magnets does help reduce the overall thickness, but I figured since you make these, you could share whether it would be a good thing to do, or you could share any problems you encountered. I hope you don't feel I am questioning your knowledge and experience, I am just curious, and mean no disrespect. Quite the opposite, I am truly appreciative that you shared how to make this sheath, and the process. It is going to help me tremendously! Thanks and have a great day sir!

Very interesting video, I make my own knives and sheaths, the only style sheath I've made so far is the followers type which is great, but, sewing sheath is difficult because of its shape,I like the look of your 'pancake' style, it does seem though it uses up a lot of leather? Problem for me being on a restricted budget! I guess you could make without the magnets though?

Oh F yeah. I'm gonna put this on my bedroom TV and lay down. It's past midnight up here in anchorage. Keep up the great work George.

excellent! thank you

Thank you for your videos, NOW, where can I buy the Magnets? I see you just posted number 4, can't wait to watch it and I hope you post many more.

Awesome. I hate retention straps

Hello. I am using this method to make a sheath for a dagger I just made! One question though. Does the “magnet sand which” need to be the same thickness as the guard to hold the knife away from the hang down/belt loop area? Thanks for the great tutorial!

Very nice work. Seems like you could have left out the liner leather over the magnets and have a bit thinner of a final product and saved some leather

that is a very impressive sheath.i am not sure if mine is going to turn out that well

Craftsman!

I was interested in making a back holster for a double, bit with your magnet process can you offer any tips

looks good want to ask why not a weep hole? if water gets in it how does it escape?

Fantastic video ! Where do you source the rare earth magnets ?

Sounds like Mr Rogers.

Thank you!!

Excellent

I use a bike vice for sowing the leather with 1/4 strips of wood to hold the leather

I skipped the first 35 things you did, traced my knife straight onto leather cut it out and stitched then finished it off done :)

wanted some tips for the sheath im workin on not im waiting for those badge magnets to arrive

what color did you use by fiebings?

Is the magnet actually touching the Blade of the knife? I ask because I've had complains about scratches on the blade from the magnet . any concerns