How I Made this Sheath (and Almost Ruined It) with Will Stelter

[@cap2c484]

Wow, what a beautiful finished product. I love that there are still people out there that care enough about quality and attention to detail to devote themselves to creating works of art like this.

[@GregWoods-j3k]

The life for sure. I appreciate how authentic thus video is, the struggle, errors, and frustration from creating something nice and stopping before its ruined. I like the "unraveling " comment, at least he did not whip it against the wall!

[@SamS-j3j]

I like how you listed the tools you used in the video, it's very helpful especially for beginners. Thanks for the video!

[@josiahrobinson52]

That sheath turned out beautiful, Tanner! So cool to see both this video as well as Will’s. What I love most about this video was how you showed your problem solving skills and the process of fixing any mishaps. To me, that feels more valuable to learn from than most typical tutorials!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Josiah! I think that’s the thing (the mishaps) that I enjoy about other people’s videos too! I appreciate you watching and thank you for the kind words!

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

This video truly shows the amount of detail and craftsmanship that goes into making a custom sheath. Beautiful work!

[@flatlandwelder]

From an old man that's dabbled in leather for over 40 years, it was good to learn a bit of you skills and methods. Most of my work was holsters for cops that couldn't pay new price. At the start of my carrier, the cops had to supply their own pistols, holsters and bullets. You do superb work. Best to you and yours.

[@stoneblue1795]

Thank you for your service, friend. I bet your work was dearly appreciated.

[@chappedhideleather]

I just saw this, but SO COOL that you included your little guests. It's wholesome, and inclusive. Not in the over-the-top way, but in a family dynamic way.

[@chappedhideleather]

I also have to ask... did you punch those holes, "Awl" the way through? Har Har.

[@ReadyUpGo]

Nice work. Until people try to work leather they don’t know how much skill and care it takes, partly because you make it look so easy! Great vid and thank you for including your young apprentice. Makes my morning.

[@alfredoverno9674]

WOW!!! I just viewed this video, it was a complete pleasure to watch. great video work, a true craftsman. im watching from East Tennessee this afternoon. thank you for sharing and allowing us into your shop. look forward to many more video visits with ya'll. I will check out will's video also. your shop is so clean.

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

I made a sheath that ended up really thick and I pre punched the holes in the areas the thickest. Assembly was fun, lining up those holes. You do beautiful work. And the young knife maker , Will, does the same. Gorgeous.

[@olafdelke-lejeune6093]

Congrats to a beautiful piece of artisan leatherwork for another beautiful piece of American heritage. First I was shocked when you've been talking about machine stitching. Even your machine knew when to quit. 🤣 seriously, the hand stitching was the peak of craftsmanship to this sheath. Perfectly accomplished. Thanks for sharing. Appreciated the leather soap water tip. Didn't know before. Perfect edges. Cheers from old Germany.

[@andrewhall495]

I was lucky enough to see both the knife and sheath in person last summer and both have held up really well! Excellent work by both makers!

[@kevlarsteiner8978]

Nunca había visto unos artesanos tan primorosos como vosotros. Una obra de arte. Gracias por compartir.

[@charlesbolin7249]

Wow that turned out nice. I really like how you showed how things can change over the course of a project, and how to adapt to unexpected obstacles to get the desired outcome. Good lessons to be learned. Nice sense of humor and involving the children in the activities is nice too.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Charles! We had a ton of fun! Thank you for watching!

[@estebanchiadote.9174]

Will the knife sheath you made is work of art!!..it is pure perfection and beauty!!!👏👏👏👏👍

[@ParaVetGifford]

I imagine they have grown a lot since then, you are a good Dad, I wish mine was like you would have been cool!

[@Voyagersk9]

Such a cool video! Great job Tanner and Will!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Tim! I appreciate it, buddy!

[@jessesaltarelli8652]

Your videos just keep getting better my friend! If I had it my way I would love to see more content like this! You are in your element Tanner.

[@nateand3]

I've watched just about every sheath making video i can find. A lot of really good ones and just as many pitiful ones. This one is really really good man. That's beautiful. Hopefully someday my sheath making attempts will turn out good. And hopefully someday my knives will be as beautiful as Will's.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you again so much, my friend. That means a ton. We had a blast on this one- wish I could have a buddy in the shop for every project!

[@joekeffer3520]

Wow! Beautiful craftsmanship! Great video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dsleathercraft]

Love the sheath. looks fantastic. Thanks for all our videos. so so helpful

[@davidsims1329]

He did great work my friend from one leather crafter to another. I probably could do is go to you, but that’s OK too but I love the rhetoric between you and your friend. He does great work on example and his knives are beautiful. You’re lucky to have that kind of a friend around.

[@juanluisgarciafernandez2613]

Gracias por esta aportación sobre guarnicionería, saludos desde Madrid, España Thanks for this contribution on saddlery, greetings from Madrid, Spain

[@dougjack5775]

Nice work guys! Will, that knife fit my right hand perfectly! Amazing!

[@bumstudios8817]

I like how you “pretended” the sewing machine wouldn’t work so you could keep the knife... well played sir.

[@rico_cavalierie]

Not one but TWO craftsmen at the apex of the artisan worl. Great video and truely exceptional workmanship.

[@grazianoangei1731]

Ottimo, gran bel lavoro! Ancora complimenti e che bel laboratorio! Un saluto dall'Italia 👍👍👌👌✋✋

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

Such Beautiful craftsmanship! It's truly inspiring!

[@grahamjamieson7752]

Great to see you guys working together, hopefully you can collaborate on some more projects.

[@calvinbass1839]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Sheath turned out to be a great compliment to the beautiful knife. Well done to both of you.

[@forjanatalense]

Damn that sheath turned out absolutely BEAUTIFULL! You sir, are a real craftsman!

[@mrbakerskatz]

Glad I found your channel ! I’m recently disabled and always enjoyed working leather but never had time now well ….. Looking forward to learning your techniques ! Thank you for sharing !

[@ClaridgeLeather]

So glad you’re here! I am sorry to hear about your recent change in health. Please let me know if you have questions as you get going in the craft!

[@indigoglass6638]

Super interesting video. Love it when all the learning moments (some call those mistakes) are included. Your technique for removing a snap was intriguing. Thank you for sharing so much in each video.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

You are so welcome, and thank YOU so much for all your awesome support and encouragement. I appreciate you! Thank you for watching!

[@raymondmaclean8486]

@@ClaridgeLeather Wow, that is a very interesting snap removal technique, looks like it beats trying to drill it out. Did you just use a standard stone wheel on the rotary tool?

[@jeffbuller6708]

Followed Will over here. Subbed for the awesome leather working!

[@oldaccount-j8j]

Wow that's cool. Leather working is something I didn't realize I wanted to try

[@redstone71]

2 needle saddle stich . . . that is never getting old.

[@travispadilla3972]

Outstanding I love the sheath the color it's really shiny smooth and that Bowie knife gorgeous

[@rickjwilliams]

I always like watching a video were a person pays so much to detail in what they are doing! NICE WORK!

[@JorgeVelazquez09]

WOW, mind blown, excellent recovery on the stitching! Beautiful finish, complements the knife perfectly, big and BOLD! Respect!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Jorge! That means so much! It was an awesome project with Will- so glad we could do it!

[@larrykoroush6995]

Very informative video. Beautiful sheath and knife. I learned some things. Thank you

[@dalenielsen7054]

That half round knife is awesome!! Aren’t Sinabroks the best, never thought I’d spend that much on a punch (I have three now) might be the best money I ever spent. The old saying is “buy once cry once” is so true. That being said, whatever the price of the knife and sheath is, it’s worth it! Think of the enjoyment it will bring to several generations! Excellent craftsmanship done on both pieces! Thanks for sharing.

[@LKS-1976]

Absolutely stunning sheath. The knife, especially that round knife are beautiful. Love desert iron wood.

[@nickfranklin1867]

that is an amazing piece of leather work!

[@miguelpimentel8539]

Great project and awesome build

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Great looking leather work That’s gonna be awesome holster

[@alvindueck8227]

That's some FINE work you do. That sheath look as good as the knife Will made, and that's one BEAUTIFUL knife.

[@kawlni558]

Wow... Beautiful work👍👍

[@MorgwarnLeatherworks]

Excellent video. I already used saddle soap for my burnishing, but I have been using the glycerin bar and water. I may try the can variety as that will be less messy. I also like the dilution of the resolene as that seems to soak into the leather better and not sit on the top so much. Thanks for the video! Loved watching Will and Alec, now I have a new channel to watch!

[@JS_Precision]

Great work. A drill press works well also to drill small holes for the stitching. I find those stitching irons a bit difficult to work with.

[@johnearhart8811]

Excellent. Enjoyed the video.

[@silverbullet7434]

Great looking knives and sheath it turned out super.

[@antbymcnair4297]

That is gorgeous and the pattern on the leather goes nicely with the demascus.

[@smilingdog54]

Beautiful sheath!

[@jasonkubichek6702]

Nice work Tanner! Will showed me the knife and sheath and both are amazing!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Oh nice! Thanks, buddy! Good to hear from you! 🤜🤛

[@slesarka_art]

Хорошая работа !!!Посмотрел с удовольствием и с детьми - правильное воспитание . Подписался .

[@norbertzapf7546]

Hey i am a very small german Sheath Maker and i must say you ve done an outstanding Job by doing this Bowie Sheath. I love the way of sewing a sheath handstitched and i don not use Machines when building Sheath...all is Hande Made. Please can you tell me at what Shop is it possible to buy the snaps with this long tubes at the backside.... I can`t find it in Germany.... i can order only snaps for 3mm Leather but this is a shame..... Wish you a great weekend with your family Norbert PS: I love this Half Moon Knife for the Leather Tasks and as i can see...its so sharp ....Will does an excellent Job

[@virtusleather]

I think its time you went and hammered some hot steel at Will's place Tanner. Awesome video boys!

[@davidmerkel1874]

Great craftsmanship, 2 beautiful knives, excellent work

[@patbarrett9263]

beautiful. thanks for taking us along.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks for joining us, Pat! 😀

[@christopherfisher128]

No sarcasm; nice recovery. Been doing leather work for awhile and having an error like that in front of people can throw your stride. You backed up, solved it, and made it great. Thanks for sharing the burnishing tips as well. The only thing I'd add is a couple of Rivets at the mouth of the sheath where that 7/8" leather is. Not only will it reinforce the stitching but you could match the color of the leather/snap.

[@ShaminMike]

Beautiful. Great job guys! 👍

[@gall_blader_works]

Amazing work and fantastic save! Will definitely subscribe to Will's channel. God bless both your gifted hands.

[@ricardomalsenido8504]

Mis felicitaciones por mostrar la belleza de su trabajo al hacer esa vaina para tan hermoso cuchillo, soy de La República Argentina acá en mi país se usa para distintos trabajos en el campo, al gaucho Argentina jamás le falta el cuchillo en su cintura un gran abrazo desde mi Amado país

[@jimade679]

I have been making Knife sheets similar to yours, I love to backpack and I like to have a belt loop that hangs down lower when carrying my knife. I had to stich mine by hand also, and made the strap going around the handle, with a snap, but having the decorative parts of the handle showing. I enjoy your craftsmanship. Jim from Missouri

[@doctor_joao]

Very well done. Big hug.

[@michaelheurkens4538]

Hi. Nice work on the sheath. Being from northern Canada, that half-round knife is called an "ulu". I'm pretty sure of the spelling, but it is pronounced "oo-loo. I learned this from a man of the Inuit people many years ago. According to him his people have been using this type of knife to process meat since the "stone age". That shape works pretty good made from bone too. Cheers from northern Alberta.

[@danielirvine7468]

Amazing work this turned out great

[@masonschultz315]

Amazing Collab, Good Job

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you, Mason! Such a fun project with Will!

[@ToY_SLD]

So so so... so beautiful 😍😍😍

[@Batolocor22]

Great job 👏

[@angusleahy9624]

That stamp you used on the front, ive seen someone use one like it in a holster making video, is it a Barry king stamp?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Yes, it sure is! It’s one of my favorites!

[@izabelderonde3455]

Thank you! Really enjoyed this video. Long time ago I have made a sheet... one for my grandpa's scythe (together with my friend @Mo Customs)

[@lindseyfrazier3298]

Wow that edge is MONEY!! Absolutely gorgeous. And can you tell me where you got that stamp?

[@ulrichbetke6750]

fantastic job done - really enjoyed and admired how you did this sheath

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you, Ulrich!

[@leemichel8199]

Great build btw God bless you and your family.. Lee

[@joshuatichota5046]

I've always done hand sewing on my leather projects, what sewing machine do you recommend for someone who has never used a sewing machine but is also on an extremely tight budget?

[@roninnovastar1321]

Very nice Video !!!

[@michaeledwards7101]

Wow what a beautiful sheath! Also an amazing looking knife

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Michael! Yes, that knife is amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@hatusthonhon6839]

@@ClaridgeLeather Do you know what steel was used to make the knife?

[@NLSkooch]

Beautiful!

[@mrbigheart]

really awesome stuff!

[@JeremyTakody]

Incredible! So much attention to detail! :)

[@Cetrifuga1945]

Complimenti molto bello bravi artigiani👍👍

[@garyhiggins4315]

That is what I like to see guys, if it's ugly, do it again!

[@matthewdomeno7267]

Came out beautifully, nice job.

[@leemelbourne3297]

A work of art. Beautiful combination with that knife.

[@tkdhammer]

Looks good, I thought he wanted the retainer strap to go around the hilt not over the hand guard?

[@wataboutya9310]

Beautiful work there you all!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@thomasbeckett1245]

I didn’t just slice the strap on a new knife, I guided the knife in with my finger, and being very sharp, it went into my finger. Being extremely careful is so important! I love leather crafts, but have huge respect for sharp.

[@christopherpayne6228]

Damn, I can basically smell the leather in this video, especially when you started using the saddle soap! Beautifull work by the way!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Ha ha- yes! Smells so good! 😀 Thanks, Christopher!

[@lakritzpiranha]

THX. I´m about to make a similar sheath for an old Herbertz Ranger II Knife. Sure will use some of the things you showed in this nice video :-) Greetings from Germany (Saarland), rüben

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Whats the function of having a notch or cutout in the blade just before the fingerguard?

[@EdwinDekker71]

Great job. With a knife that size I'd prefer to cross draw, so being right handed, to have the sheeth on my left.

[@Samuel_Lipscomb]

Man you put in on that one. Excellent work.

[@Hazehellivo]

The sheath is beautiful. Kinda surprised you didn't cut grooves for the stitching, it would look better and less prone to break.

[@406Montana]

Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your content. I use my Dremel with an inexpensive mini drill press and it punches pretty good holes. Be sure to wear a mask as the dust will choke you after awhile.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I’ve heard of people doing that- I still haven’t tried it! Looks like it works well! This one had a funny taper to it, so I would have had to think of a clever way to drill straight holes through that! Going to have to try it though! Thanks!

[@stevequigley7104]

Lovely!

[@joshford7828]

Superb work

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Josh!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

awesome knife and sheath

[@Seanoakwolf]

Fantastic looking sheath, Great channel.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Sean!