Making a leather knife sheath - Pt-2 of the fold over sheath tutorial

[@Aleeknives]

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[@anthonyfreeman5858]

You’re right, it is really simple, but “It looks really good!!” Nice job.

[@ForestG]

This left me with 0 questions as a total beginner. Far less confusing than other videos that aren't as suited for dummies like me. Thank you!

[@Aleeknives]

100% welcome sir

[@Alvin-l9n]

I agree ! no fancy diagrams and drawings ! nice and simple !

[@Edward-i5i]

Very educational video thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@ristorinne5817]

Hi. I´m 58 years old guy from Finland. I started to make silver rings and leather cuffs etc... as hobby couple years ago. Now i promised to my friend and co-worker to make him a new knife sheath. And i´m glad i saw your tutorial. Thank you very much for sharing this tutorial.

[@sepharad58]

Nice, sensible demonstration. No blaring music and great instruction.

[@Mikeerv1971]

Great video sir. Easy and detailed.

[@MISTAREDboys]

Your like the bob Ross of knife making😂

[@Aleeknives]

🤣😂gotta love that!

[@nashfire343]

"Let's just put a little bevel right there...nice...no mistakes, just happy litte sheaths!" Awesome vid thanks! Finishimg my first wet form sheath after watching your vids.

[@Aleeknives]

Totally loving this theme guys!

[@sudo_nym]

We got ourselves an Airin bonanza of videos here! 😎👊🏻👍🏻

[@Aleeknives]

I edited 1 video and realized it was almost an hour long! That's when I decided to break it up and try something new! I don't even think it takes me that long to make the sheath!

[@24gary01]

You don´t only tell how to do it you- you tell WHY to do it this way.. and this is why we Rookies can avoid a lot of mistakes... there is ONE goal for most of us - but there are many ways to get there... thanks for showing us the ways Airin !!

[@Aleeknives]

You are very welcome! I hope you have a merry Christmas!

[@jbowerman50]

I'll be back to re-watch this several times! I'm a metal guy, I'm a woodworker, (gunsmith, machinist, luthier, Turner,) I've never done leather. This is a great resource! Thanks for making this!

[@Aleeknives]

You are welcome

[@Cameron973]

You really have some of the most complete tutorials I've found on the tube. As a new knife maker I find myself referring to your videos more and more often. Thanks for sharing!!! C.

[@jumpnjack8686]

Glad someone else is recognizing his talent for detail and instruction. 👌👍👍👍

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Cam!

[@michaelwhalen1907]

nice video! I'm taking the next step in my blacksmithing journey and want to start making my own sheaths. Thanks for all the great info!

[@thequietcamper5499]

Fantastic videos. I lost my sheath to a fire, was able to salvage and bring back the knife. I followed your super clear steps and my new sheath came out amazing. Thanks for the education!

[@Aleeknives]

You are more than welcome!

[@sudo_nym]

A double bonanza of videos from one of my favourite KZbinrs today! These videos are always so informative. Airin has one of the best knife-making channels out there! 🇬🇧🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@Aleeknives]

Your awesome! I really appreciate your patronage! Merry Christmas

[@sudo_nym]

@@Aleeknives 🙏🏻

[@cirusrahulsanchez9493]

Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 muy bonito maestro le quedó muy bien

[@Charlestonkayakandfishing]

Awesome I like the way you explain things

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks william!

[@johnjude2685]

Truly appreciate your instructions as I'm got my leather and gathering a few leather tools. Thanks

[@PRO_GAMER_SIM]

came out great i like a plan sheath

[@Aleeknives]

me too!

[@wetask]

Thanks for a very informative course on this craft. I learned more from this than any other tutorial I've watched. Thanks again.

[@Aleeknives]

That's awesome! You're welcome

[@nickpage7333]

Wow, this is the exact reverse of all the other sheath tutorials I've see on YT. Really interesting.

[@markluke8447]

Really nice work and exceptional instruction, thank you for sharing.

[@rognavolter]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Aleeknives]

You bet!

[@pinkfluffydino8217]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge/talent. You are a great teacher, so easy to listen to and follow along with. My 13 year old son has an interest in making knives, wooden handles, and different types of sheaths. He would eventually like to sell them. His dad helps him with the metal working, I do woodworking and sewing/knitting as my hobbies so I am trying to help him with the handles and sheaths and your tutorials have been/will be a lot of help to all of us. Since all 3 of us are definite beginners and learning as we go we can use all the help we can find! If anyone has any other tips, tricks or even other creators channels that might also help please let us know! Thank you again for sharing your time and knowledge! 😊

[@Aleeknives]

That is awesome! I am releasing a video at 9 this morning that aims at the beginner with little tools! Hope it helps! Cheers! Feel free to ask questions

[@brianwhitelaw7483]

Very nice video. Here’s a hint I found a while back that works very well. Instead of drilling my holes, I put a finishing nail in my drill press with a sharpened edge. That makes nice holes without removing any material so that they close up on the stitches. The best of both worlds

[@brianwhitelaw7483]

I should have said a sharpened point instead of edge. Finishing nails are not actually perfectly pointed. I just smoothed the point out on my 2 x 72 grinder

[@Aleeknives]

I have also adopted this technique! Except I use a diamond awl in the press instead of a nail. Thanks for your support!

[@bennybundsgaard3876]

Gratis tutorial video, your a gratis teacher. Thanks!

[@pauldelaney6380]

Very helpful video to me.

[@Aleeknives]

That is excellent! Glad it helped

[@ianhobbs4984]

Thanks Bro. I am just about to build myself a knife sheath for my Becker BK 16 so your instructions are perfect for me to follow.

[@kristoferson16]

Super helpful videos, I followed other vids for sheath making and totally messed up lol This was really simple and easy to follow for someone who has never worked with leather before. Thanks a bunch!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I am glad it worked for you

[@cameronthomas4846]

Keep up the good word

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Cameron! Definitely appreciated

[@nateand3]

Probably one of the simplest sheaths and methods I've seen. I love it because I've tried to make a sheath twice and i threw them away because I messed em all up. I love how sleek yours came out. I'll be saving this and watching again and giving it another go

[@Aleeknives]

I have thrown out my share of failed projects! Glad you like my work! I definitely strive to make these as sleek as possible

[@nateand3]

@@Aleeknives you should see the pitiful little 8" crescent wrench knife i forged and the Miller Lite box and duct tape sheath it resides in lol I'm thinking kydex(idk how to spell that?) for that one. Idk....it doesn't look like it deserves leather lol but not bad for a 1st attempt. It's shaving sharp tho

[@Aleeknives]

I love seeing that stuff, here is my email feel free to send pictures! [e-mail]

[@nateand3]

@@Aleeknives i sent you a couple emails.....i think. I'm not good at email

[@Aleeknives]

Looks like you got it figured out😉

[@rroberts8501]

Learning more here... re the welt, blade portion vs guard portion. Makes sense! The minor details like cutting the 'ramp' at the angle so the knife can be easily placed is gold... those type of tips is what I enjoy about your vids. Wet forming the belt loop after applying dye is something I'd never have thought of. Great stuff, as always!

[@Aleeknives]

Sometimes when I am filming and editing I wonder what parts of the videos will be helpful to others and what parts are redundant with other makers videos. I really try to verbalize each step in the process on these tutorials. Now if I can just get better with the camera and the editing software! Thanks for watching R Roberts!

[@rroberts8501]

@@Aleeknives You'd be amazed at the amount of little hints that I catch on your vids.... yes, others make vids as well, but I wouldnt worry about redundancy. What I like about your vids is you explain not only the larger picture but the nuances of the steps and for me, when both perspectives are explained it gives an idea behind the thought process on the artistry of the piece.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@kodibassInsideoutboards]

Thank you, loved both vids

[@daveh777]

Thanks. Great info.

[@Aleeknives]

Your welcome!

[@cybuza6]

Amazing!! Thanks for the sharing.

[@Aleeknives]

Your welcome!

[@andrewscrivener6732]

Your videos are great , you have a lovely personality & are really informative in an everyday manner, well done 👍👍👍

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Andrew! I appreciate that. If you ever have any questions certainly feel free to ask

[@paulwilliams8056]

Thanks much for this video! I was able to make a fairly nice sheath from your instruction. One thing I would add is that I had to eventually take the project outside for using the Weldon contact cement! I thought my garage with the door opened a bit would work, but that stuff is strong! Thanks for your thorough teaching!!!

[@tiopaking]

tnx for the tips

[@Aleeknives]

You are welcome! Cheers

[@skimz2012]

Most high quality simple sheath on KZbin. You do awesome work! I Just made my first knife this week and it turned out great. Now time for a sheath! 😅

[@Aleeknives]

I love this! Good luck with the sheath. I am glad you working your way through the first one! I wish I could tell you they get easier but really each project teaches us something new! I guess that why it still interests me

[@skimz2012]

@@Aleeknives I’m always ready to expand my knowledge on it! Very awesome way to spend down time and very rewarding to look back at something and say, I made that. Thank you for all your videos!

[@jamesvandergriff5204]

So I just followed these directions using car leather scraps lol I’ve never made anything with leather but had to try. It was still fun making even with thin leather. Thanks for the video I’m a beginner so I have a lot to learn.

[@mnoun8871]

Well done and simple is better for the beginners or the expert's, the knife is what we want to protect, and a home for it to live, great line Man, Thanks for that. 😊

[@Aleeknives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@e-vd]

great stuff! thank you for a clear, concise tutorial! 👍

[@Aleeknives]

Your welcome

[@riverbottomband]

Did I miss how too actually do the stitching? Great video.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I will have to re-watch the video to answere your question. I have made several sheath videos

[@Dmowery5036]

I just got into knife making and I made a blade with a deer horn handle. Been looking around how to make a one piece sheath that’ll fit it. I’m glad I found your video!! Great video and a big thanks!!

[@Aleeknives]

That's awesome I love antler handle knives

[@Dmowery5036]

@@Aleeknives it’s my 2nd Damascus blade I’ve made. Going to use it for a hunting knife. I subscribed as well.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! Glad to have you on the channel!

[@worchj01]

Really well done. I am going to do an early medieval seax with some tooling to the sheath.

[@Aleeknives]

I love it!

[@LonelyDogBarking]

Nice tut. Very complete and accurate. Tnx!

[@Pjotr1982]

I put a strip of leather between the belt loop and the sheath in the place of the stitches, so that there is a better gap for the belt and at the same time it is stronger in the place of the stitches.

[@chrisgilbert3305]

Nice job

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Chris!

[@johnjude2685]

Clean up the sheath edges with the 2X72 and didn't tell me grit size teacher????? Lots of your skills are very good. Seems excellent instruction Sir. . I'm listening to you harder each lesson. . Thanks for showing me your work Sir

[@lyleh1659]

Picked up some great tips here, thanks!

[@Aleeknives]

Awesome!

[@jumpnjack8686]

Great job my friend! Great instruction. God bless.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks again

[@stormbringer6860]

I'm very grateful for these videos! You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for making it easy to learn. Merry Christmas and all the best.

[@Aleeknives]

That is awesome feedback! Thank you and merry Christmas to you also!

[@330legacy]

Try Dr. Jackson's Leather Rejuvenator versus the leather conditioner you used. You will find it makes a world of difference.

[@zohrehrostami4333]

Perfect❤what's the name of last liquid you use???

[@TheRedhawke]

Great video brother, this is the stuff I crave. Thanks for sharing and teaching us something we can use and pass on. Great content right here guys.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! Merry Christmas

[@0ddSavant]

Maybe wear a glove on left hand when edge beveling. Especially if your beveled isn’t stupid sharp [Dull things be dangerous]. I’ve opened myself up doing a “just real quick” change to something. Love your content, stay safe so you can keep making it!

[@Aleeknives]

That's not at all a bad idea! Cheers

[@georgebrackett3305]

Very nicely done ✔ Great information!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you George! Merry Christmas

[@stefanmagnusson5902]

Excellent video and you are an outstanding teacher! Very inspirational! Made sheets for my knives following you step by step and they turned out really well! Keep up your great work and thanks again!

[@Aleeknives]

That is spectacular Stefan! Glad to here it!

[@timjohle8876]

The only thing I can add is I always leave a drain hole at the tip of the sheath. Same for Kydex. Also I groove out the inside for the belt loop so the stitches won’t get cut from the blade. Im left handed but every sheath is cross draw. That way my firearm is on the left side. And when I carry a shotgun/rifle it doesn’t wack my knife.

[@Aleeknives]

Awesome tip!

[@jerryhampton1618]

I cut the ramp on the welt before i glue it in. Hampton Knives and sheaths.

[@Aleeknives]

Yes that is a really good idea! I always seem to forget! I have also slipped and accidentally cut into the sheath trying to cut in the ramp!

[@jerryhampton1618]

@@Aleeknives Realy nice sheath

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Jerry!

[@jesserodriguez639]

Hi great video. What grit belt do you use

[@olleolsson5708]

great tutorial! there is one thing i dont get though. after running the groover for where to put the stitches. How do you aim to make the drill hit the grooverline on the other side? my holes often end up 1-2mm wrong on the backside and it looks awful. i use a handdrill btw

[@J.TurnerHandmadeKnives]

So you don’t do a stitching groove on the back side? Thanks for tips.Most helpful videos I’ve seen.

[@Aleeknives]

I have tried but until you get real good at punching your holes what will happen is that your holes will be in the groove on the front but will not all make it into the groove on the back. sometimes your holes wander a little, if the holes don't all land in the groove it looks like a mistake

[@ianleicester7066]

great video thankyou... i would have liked to know what number beveller you used , what size drill hole for stitching , could we use anything within reason to burnish ? kind regards ian.

[@Aleeknives]

#2 beveler and the hole size depends on your needle and thread. Hope that helps. Cheers

[@18IMAMGODINA]

"First time's very tight" ... Damn straight

[@Aleeknives]

😂🤣😂

[@dakotataylor8865]

At what point would you do tooling for design? (Like basketweave stamps or the like)

[@Aleeknives]

Before you fold it. When the leather is flat and hasn't been dyed yet

[@e-vd]

do you have a tutorial on how to saddle stitch and what type of thread and needle you recommend?

[@Aleeknives]

I don't currently but that's a great idea!

[@trainwon5699]

Where can you buy the tools you are using? Thanks again

[@Aleeknives]

I use almost exclusively Tandy leather supplies!

[@kennethbriody8396]

How do you sharpen the beveler?

[@dufferfishing4217]

Hi Again. Thank you for your videos, they have inspired me to make the sheaths for the knives I make. I am part way through my first sheath, following your guidance. I do have a question. When you draw round the blade, on the sheath itself then make a mark half an inch wider, for the stitching and glueing; is there a reason why you don’t use the offcut for your welt. At this stage it seems to make sense to use the offcut as it (I believe) should have the same profile as the blade? No criticism, just trying to learn

[@DonMorganSeawolf]

Interesting video. Comments are ; Beveling needs to be done before stitching. Belt loop needs to be sewn on before the body of the sheath. A weep hole needs to be utilized at the point before a complete stitch is done. Otherwise, a very good video.

[@mikemais7966]

Great video What grade leather are you using? I just bought some 8-10 veg. tanned & it is so stiff & has some imperfections in it.

[@lancelandis227]

I use Ax Wax on my sheaths

[@richerworldproductions]

Another great and informative video. Where do you source your leather? I find it is hard to get.

[@Aleeknives]

Tandy leather

[@jamespittman6476]

Where did you get your leatherworking tools from? Tandy? Leather craft?

[@Aleeknives]

These are all from Tandy

[@steveschlobohm5793]

Wow, That really turned out nice. you are an artist my friend. Thanks for the tips. I am going to start getting into leatherwork soon and will use your advice for sure. I noticed in the background of either the first video or second you had a wicked edge sharpener. How do you like it? I use Japanese wet stones and have excellent results that are hair popping sharp. I have heard that the wicked edge will do the same but my God are they expensive. Stay safe my friend, I sure love your videos.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! I agree the wicked edge is stupid expensive! However, the secondary bevel comes out perfect and precise with the wicked edge. You almost can't screw it up and I sharpen a lot of knives. I made 1 to many mistakes sharpening custom made knives and finally bit the bullet

[@MaNi-cn7to]

Thx for video! will do a sheath for my Mora classic 2 and 3. What knife model you use?

[@Aleeknives]

That's awesome!

[@chadslagle1662]

Do you have a video that shows how to do the sewing? The camera was not close enough that I could tell how you do that.

[@PourMeAnother]

Wonderful video!! New sub!! I just forged my first knife today. is the process the same for a recurve blade?

[@Aleeknives]

Yes it would be! Glad to have you here on the channel! Cheers

[@DB-qt1kh]

what belts do you use on your 2x72 for this?

[@Aleeknives]

I used a course 36grit for shaping the leather. Higher grit belts tend to burn it instead of remove material

[@willmarsh4966]

Love the video, really insightful. What sort of thread is that you are using?

[@Aleeknives]

This is artificial sinew.

[@willmarsh4966]

@@Aleeknives ah cool thanks, is that the best thing to use or can you use ordinary high strength thread too?

[@Aleeknives]

You can do that also. I prefer the sinew

[@willmarsh4966]

@@Aleeknives okay cool, thank you for the advice 🙂 keep up the good vids!

[@JPHomeland]

Why don't you sew the belt holder? Or did I miss something?

[@ronamedee2475]

Where did you get the layout mat you working on ? Might have covered it somewhere else I haven't seen, Or do you have an affiliate link ? Great video and detail Sir.

[@Aleeknives]

I was given this particular mat. It was used in a quilting shop. You can buy these style mats at hobby lobby, Joans or micheals. They are typically used to cut fabric on

[@christinamarks4219]

Is this 8oz leather?

[@Luis-jf3hv]

2:35 Got a little itch? 😂 Great video though thanks

[@Aleeknives]

I just rewatched the video and yes you are right!🤣

[@stacybox4329]

What is the size and name of the thread?

[@BeBlest]

How do I contact you for commission work???

[@davidergle9320]

What leather makes the best knife sheath?

[@Husky2106]

You forgot to stich the belt strap !

[@Aleeknives]

I assure you I didn't. But I may have missed it in the video

[@woodbox50]

this would have been really helpful to watch your stitching up close.

[@jimsheely5491]

Can't find part 1.. Help

[@Aleeknives]

No problem at all! Just go to my Playlist and both parts are in the leather and stuff playlist!

[@jimsheely5491]

@@Aleeknives Found it. This is now how I make my sheaths. Here's a tip. I bought a wooden strap cutting tool. Makes cutting those belt loop pieces easy.

[@Aleeknives]

Nicely done!

[@Anothermachine]

"Slicker" = Burnishing tool 😂

[@vanman724]

You lost me on the stitching.. would've been nice to have a closeup on that..

[@pauldelaney6380]

You have not posted your excellent videos in a year, what gives?

[@hassanbukhari30]

You are too much Boring ..... Very long video .

[@zohrehrostami4333]

Perfect❤what's the name of last liquid you use???

[@Husky2106]

You forgot to stich the belt strap !

[@daleaxe1030]

Lol

[@zohrehrostami4333]

Perfect❤what's the name of last liquid you use???