A Complex Axe Sheath

How to make an axe sheath with a welt and snap closure.

[@80hdpadre66]

I dont know how, but I always become disoriented trying to make these based off YT videos. Except when I followed this video, I nailed it. Thank you!

[@ThreeDirtyMen]

Hei! Doing leatherwork as a full time job here. Nice work! Only one thing to add - you forgot to deal with the edges. The cut edges on leather are where some dirt and moisture can get into the leather pores - making the leather weaker over time until it starts to fall apart eventually. If nothing better is available - use water and/or beeswax and rub it into the edged with a wooden stick or even use the handle of your knife.

[@cheifDeisel]

Or better yet, use a piece of bone as your burnishing tool.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. Great job. On the Axe sheath. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@dannyh9010]

I just made one of these. I used a piece of leather that was given to me at a shoe shop in Positano, Italy, when I was there on vacation a few years back. It turned out really nice. I rubbed beeswax into the raw edges. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@antoniosimone582]

One of the best videos on this subject! Thanks for sharing

[@32FluidOz]

Great instructional video Dan. I had seen this video quite a while back but have revisited it again recently as I'm in the process of "attempting" to make a few axe masks and knife sheaths. Thank you so much.

[@JimRodgers]

Nice axe sheath. I'm a beginner in leather work and looking for some ideas, so your video was very helpful since an axe sheath is on my short list of projects. Thanks!

[@garethhughes380]

Great job I really like the strap that goes around the back of the axe head looks really good !

[@scottrosenberger8696]

Very nice! I just had an old axe given to me, so I'll be making a sheath using your method. Thanks!

[@ericfisher7220]

awesome im so glad I hear you mention this video on your last Q & A video your the man bro I envy your life

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

looks good, always like different version help make my own projects better every time...thanks

[@Joe_from_iowa]

Great tutorial!! Thanks! I have a couple axes and a hawk to make sheaths for.

[@angryagain68]

Outstanding video! Thanks for the info.

[@anniesews3323]

Really nice work on the ax cover.

[@sonnyboywannabe]

Thanks! This project is on my next 5 list

[@wsoutdoors8046]

Nice work looks cool

[@LGSkywalker82]

Awesome. Seems like a very easy project! Even more awesome that you saved yourself some major bucks because of how much leather workers would charge for that custom work!

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Great tutorial

[@marcjwoods]

Good job!

[@raybloxsom2159]

Thanks Dan

[@bluegrassluke2989]

Great video, awesome stuff.

[@bluegrassluke2989]

Where would you recommend picking up some cheap scraps for a first-timer to mess up a couple runs?

[@lextaylor5440]

Right on!

[@benterwellen]

well done

[@r-n-jhomesteadlife4800]

Awesome video Dan! I am just getting into leather craft and wondering what tools do you recommend to begin with? I have a leather punch, but that is about it.

[@earlelzy7243]

I'm new at leatherwork and need to do this for my Viking head long beard ax. I bought some leather and snaps and rivets and eyelets and now I'm looking at pattern ideas and ways to do it.

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

Do you have a link to the size of snaps, and rivets for thick leather like that? I am confused on the different sizes available. Thanks.

[@earlelzy7243]

@@stacyhazelwood4033 I went to Michael's and picked up a pack of each of snaps, rivets, and eyelets. Rivets and snaps come in two sizes and they are together in one package. You can also get a one-pound package of scrap leather to practice with.

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

@@earlelzy7243 Thanks!

[@earlelzy7243]

was your question for me or the host?

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

@@earlelzy7243 It was for you. I am with you. I am new to this.

[@bigsquatch1278]

Hey Dan, I am just getting into leather crafting. What kind of rivets & snaps are you using? Where can they be found? Thanks brother.

[@andrewwatkins9901]

How thick should the leather be for the hatchet?

[@Eyesofthasouth]

I like that leather. What kind is this considered. New to leatherwork and doesn’t appear to be the normal veg tan. Thanks for the great clip, nice mask!

[@super15071]

There's a deer hiding in that tree behind you!

[@benkanobe7500]

I have no leather skills and no leather tools. I want to make this exact sheath. Is there a place you can point me or could you put together a set of links that if we purchased everything we would have the tools and materials to make it? Yes, I would like to make more than one as I have several axes (Dad's, my Grandpa's, mine) and a hatchet. I would really like to do this. Thank you.

[@bucketofguts]

Where do you recommend buying the exact tools for making your Complex Axe Sheath? Thank you for taking the time!................

[@callumhill7208]

What material did he use for the welt?

[@JakeDannaStevens]

Deer legs in those trees?

[@coalcracker]

Yes for 2 upcoming vids