Leather Riveting a Knife Sheath

Making a quick and easy knife sheath by riveting leather.
My website www.bucklehurst...
In this film I am using an offcut of shoe leather to make a sheath for one of my whittling knives. Instead of sewing, I am riveting the leather using little rivets that are available from craft suppliers. To rivet, I simply punch a hole in the leather and then I put a machine rivet through the hole and punch it cap on use a punch and die tool.
Its all very quick and easy. In some later videos I will do some hand sewing (saddle stitching) on leather, and also some machine sewing. Harry
My website: www.bucklehurstleather.co.uk

[@gaurdians1]

Awesome video, man. I was recently given a very old leather punch set that came with a bunch of rivets and buttons. I wasn't sure what to do with any of it, but thanks to this video, I now know I'm missing some important tools. Not only that, but now I know why those tools are important and what they do. Thank you for making such an informative guide to using some older leather-working tools!

[@harryrogers]

Derick Ryan Thanks

[@ndoghouse6853]

Very nice! I want to make something like that for my Kiridashi knives. I need to get me some of those rivets too. thanks for posting!

[@visumexcipio]

Jolly good! enjoyed your show way over here, across the pond, in sunny Ohio, USA.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks - good to know ....I must get to USA one of these days I hear so many interesting comments via KZbin.

[@nobracobra]

i sure enjoy your vids... this will be my first project... lol tyfs :)

[@roulettegenie4379]

Instead of the little blade cover - - - just turn the knife around in the sheath. Thanks for the video, it was very informative.

[@gwynneclark6372]

Another master craft demo thank you,I also put all my scalpers Handel in first I know a lot of leather crafters don’t know about wood carving knives maybe you should have mentioned why ,save a lot of “why is the handle in first “ .Its not a British thing ,it’s a wood craver thing .Again thank you for a good demo.

[@fantasyreflection]

In N. America Fiskars makes good rotary cutters. Available at most fabric stores. Same with the green board.

[@MasterOfTheUniperse]

Fiskars is from Finland, but it's excellent.

[@fantasyreflection]

Did not know that, thanks

[@aw8897]

L1er0 Excellent scissors,

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

Very nice and simple.good job.

[@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456]

Very nice looking & practical knife sheath. You make it look so easy!, I really like that rotatory knife, it seem you don't have the drag that you have with a regular razor knife. Just might have to look into getting me one of those. Been also trying to do some leather work, have some axes, hatches & an carpenters adz that I need to cover with some other edged woodwooking tools also. Another fine & informational video! Take care.

[@oleggarbeechy5443]

been wanting to do something like this for a while, haven't found any leather yet. nice find with the offcuts!

[@harryrogers]

Thanks......old handbags from charity shops and that big online auction site are a good source of leather offcuts.......alternatively perhaps someone disposing of an old leather sofa. Good luck.

[@WoundedEgo]

LOTS of good info in this video. Thanks for posting sir!

[@harryrogers]

+William Ross Thanks William - I have put some more in a Leatherwork Playlist.

[@karshtharyani4253]

That is very easy to do. Thanks for the guidance

[@49thfightergroup59]

Very nice...I needed to learn how to do this

[@andyb7339]

I don't have a cutting tool like yours but just used a nice sharp knife. I've sliced my finger ends and bleeding quite heavily now. BRB

[@framerguy]

I didn't check to see if anyone mentioned it yet but you would be well off to punch your holes through your leather using a thin piece of wood on your "self healing" cutting board. I doubt it will "self heal" all those little circular holes. I guess if they didn't heal, you already have noticed the final effect of the punching on the surface of your board, eh?

[@harryrogers]

Framer Guy Wise words...I now use a poly mat!

[@framerguy]

Well, thank you Harry, but it is more like a "been there, done that" sort of tip that I thought should be passed on to others. ;-)

[@Cradley684]

Great video Harry very interesting. Thank You.

[@harryrogers]

Brian Hinton Thanks Brian

[@mikedelam]

Tandy Leather Supply is on line with a great selection of leather and tools too.

[@harryrogers]

Hi Mike - yes they are very good, and here in the UK we also have Le Prevo which is another good online supplier. With Tandy its worth considering a membership card if buying a lot of stuff. Thanks for spreading the good tips. Harry

[@oleggarbeechy5443]

maybe you guys can answer this before I do it: I was considering making a anvil out of hardwood or machining metal myself, what do you think?

[@harryrogers]

Einherja R Hi if you mean an anvil for blacksmithing you could try and get either a piece of girder of a bit of railway track.......hardwood would not take the hits and will burn.........bear in mind than an anvil does not have to be anvil shape so a big bit of scrap metal might do the job.

[@oleggarbeechy5443]

sorry, I meant the small anvil for the kind of work you do on these grommits

[@harryrogers]

Einherja R Right Ok well the hardwood one would work for a while as the pressure is not too great, but it would deform so a machines one would be a better bet - its simply a shallow curved base dish so should be easy to machine up.

[@censusgary]

This is the first time I've ever seen anyone put a knife in a sheath with the blade instead of the handle at the open (top) end.

[@nintendontbutdo5507]

I know right .....a good way to cut the hell out of your fingers and a good way to fight to get it out of the sheath

[@lorddiablo8575]

Because the handle is much longer than the blade, so he had to do like this ..... for carrying or safety purpose !

[@stuartmarkman769]

Not a safe thing to do.

[@chefokazeio]

Thank u thank u simple simple simple I love it

[@STBRetired1]

A rivet broke on my folding knife holster. After seeing your video, I feel confident to make the repair myself. Thanks. Recently, I saw a video about cleaning vintage violins and the demonstrator used a cutting board like yours to cut up an old T-shirt into small cleaning pieces. I see by Googling "self healing cutting mat" that such mats are readily available and inexpensive. Thanks again. I'll have to go back and see what he used for a knife. That roller knife you used is so much better for cutting. It's the difference between cutting a pizza with a steak knife or using a pizza roller cutter. The roller cutter is much less disruptive to the item being cut.

[@DaveBardin]

Harry that round knife is brilliant. I got to go and find me one. You will be covering every thing in the shop with leather now. Great tutorial.

[@harryrogers]

Hi Dave - yes its very useful - if you are trying to find one mine is a 'Silverline Rotary Cutter' - very cheap brand here in the UK ......do you have Silverline tools? if not I guess Harbour Freight? I find it can even cut 3mm veg tan leather at a push. Harry

[@denasewell]

Happy New Year Harry! I am here on your channel looking for inspiration as well as technique. I am making a Knife Sheath for my daughter's 10-inch and 8-inch Chef Knives. I made her a nice roll that holds all her knives ...I had an Idea to make it sort of knife wallet or handbag with knife sheaths sewn or riveted in as she doesn't always carry all her knives and I think it would be nice to do lacing and a tooled floral pattern. You inspired me to purchase some bridle leather as everything you make looks so amazing. I still do some tooled veg tan panels and mix it with the beautiful bridle leather which may seem strange but I rather like it and I seem to sell the bags I make fairly quickly, Thanks for the inspiration as well as the countless ways I have improved with my leather work watching your videos! Ps got my sewing machine which has been tremendous!

[@harryrogers]

I like the sound of that...thanks also for your comments and I am pleased you are enjoying your machine. Happy New Year

[@mikemarshall3765]

What is the best polish to use to shine a new leather belt ??? Mike UK

[@harryrogers]

Depends on the leather...Effax is a good all rounder.

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Looks verry simple thanks

[@JJRSURVIVAL]

brilliant video !

[@TheClembo]

Hi Harry, thanks so much for the inspiration. I'm going to attempt to make a new auger bits pouch for a newly acquired brace and bits set. Can you tell us where you got the tools and bits from please?

[@harryrogers]

Tandy is one place for UK and US- if in the UK near London then Batchelors is great. Harry

[@Cradley684]

No problem Harry .

[@CraftedChannel]

Most of the leathers you mention are cured with various kinds of salts. They will cause corrosion on some metals. Veg-tan leather is the best choice.

[@harryrogers]

Yes absolutely, Veg tan is very nice and a good choice...especially as you can stamp and carve it as well.......I personally have had no problem with chrome tan leathers using them for tool rolls etc. where I want more flexibility in the leather. Regards Harry

[@leonardo1480]

could you please tell me where you got your dye and eyelet tools from also the poppers & naps ??? please include the leather punch

[@harryrogers]

+leonardo1480 If you only want a few ebay and tandy are good.

[@leonardo1480]

thanks for that, I'll check it out!

[@dariomarcelino5677]

Haha cute knife thanks sir its amazing

[@disco324]

Many thanks for another great film, may I ask where you got your round cutting knife from and the price please.

[@harryrogers]

Amazon

[@prettypawsacc]

Thanks for this Harry! Where can I get small rivets similar to these? I have leather which is only 2-3mm when folded

[@harryrogers]

Hi try EBay

[@pikifrino]

Very good, thank you

[@mrcgsexton]

How come you put the handle in first inside the sheath and the blade sticking out?,I just dont get it!! LOL!🤣😄😅😃😂

[@JJRSURVIVAL]

what size punch are you using Harry ?

[@harryrogers]

johnjayrambo11111 Bushcraft and Survival Hi its a 3mm punch for making the holes - or a Dixons Number 4 - thanks for your comments

[@JJRSURVIVAL]

Harry Rogers many thanks harry

[@JJRSURVIVAL]

also how long was the stem on your rivets ?

[@JohnDoe-yt9kw]

Hello & thanks for the video! I see that ruler is a "Linex", but do you have a link or possibly a model # for it? Thanks again!

[@harryrogers]

John two sizes are available...about 1ft and 18 inches...metric equivalents! Just Google Linex ruler.

[@JohnDoe-yt9kw]

Thanks, I've done that, with some good results....But I'm not sure I'm looking at a "cutting" ruler like yours, or just a thin, flat one (not much available info on Amazon). I'm on Linex's website now, actually ;) Thanks for the quick reply!

[@JohnDoe-yt9kw]

Aha! Found it! :)

[@danielohara1040]

Where could you buy those type rivets

[@harryrogers]

Hi Amazon or EBay will have them...tubular rivets.

[@CLARICEWONGG]

May I know what dimension/size of a rivet are you using?

[@harryrogers]

Hi they are 8mm cap rivets

[@howlartwork798]

Hi buddy, great video. What mm are the sealing rivets you've used here? thanks!

[@harryrogers]

8mm I think

[@chrisyates8115]

Harry you put the knife in with blade facing up???

[@skyblue-df2od]

hi can you tell us what size are the brass rivets please?

[@harryrogers]

8mm tops

[@skyblue-df2od]

thank you

[@lamproknives]

Thanks a lot, this is exactly what I was looking for ! i didn't wanted to stitch and to use an extra piece of leather to protect the stitches, and making a sheath like the one you make is really brilliant ! With veg tanned leather, you could use it exactly as if it was kydex I have a few questions : How thick is the leather ? How do you know how much leather to leave around the knife to be able to set the rivet ? When the sheath is riveted, could you then wetten it and put it in a kydex press to give it a tight fit to the knife ? I'm afraid that the water could lead to oxydation on the rivets ?

[@harryrogers]

Gaetan Thomas Hi this is with chrome tan leather so you cannot wet mould it...I have also done a film on making a twybil cover with veg tan and copper rivets. You could use veg tan, wrap your knife in cling film and wet mould the leather around it.

[@lamproknives]

Harry Rogers but what is the order of the operation ? 1 cut 2glue 3 wet mold 4 set the rivet ?

[@pq5005]

Whenever I try to set rivets, they come out slanted.

[@harryrogers]

It's difficult to keep the tool completely vertical but that helps, as does a rivet press..good luck.

[@xxissamexx]

That happens with me as well. That's how i came across this video!

[@StuckInNy]

👍

[@bill7778]

I think this video is riveting!!!

[@watermain48]

Nice demonstration, thank you for sharing it.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Bill

[@sronnau99]

Thank you! This helps!

[@pq5005]

Hey, whenever I do rivets, they come out slanted.

[@harryrogers]

It's tricky but you need to line up the rivet setting tools carefully....obviously a press does this very well but is expensive.

[@pq5005]

That's what I'm thinking about getting.

[@pq5005]

Can I tap it lightly?

[@pq5005]

I Wollongong try it out

[@jdupree3875]

why not flip the knife point down inside the case instead of making a slip cover?

[@harryrogers]

Hi John....the knife is very sharp so might cut the leather without a cover.Regards Harry

[@412mira]

great

[@harryrogers]

Thanks - there are some more leather craft films in a playlist - regards Harry

[@ToLieBL]

Thank u!!

[@lorus511]

Very good you make it look easy. Have to have a go now. BTW is the knife in question a Pfeil chip knife?

[@harryrogers]

+lorus511 Its not but very similar. Good luck with the leather - well worth a go ...every tool can get a cover now!

[@timk9700]

Well done.. Thanks.

[@garbear511]

I want to learn rivet setter

[@harryrogers]

I have posted a film on that as well....also the two bill film has lots of rivet setting

[@garbear511]

Thank you

[@lindataylor4231]

Hello, where did you get the cutting ruler please? It's exactly what I need!

[@harryrogers]

Hi Linda - you can get them on Amazon.....made by Linex

[@lindataylor4231]

Thank you!

[@AngloSaxon1]

That leather was so thin for a knife sheath maybe a gusset would have been a good idea

[@harryrogers]

Fighting Arts of England Yes good advice...one of my early projects from four years ago...funny looking back now!

[@stevelove8491]

Ask your brother Wallace to say Hi to Grommet for me. Thanks.

[@monelfunkawitz3966]

Sheef?

[@lorddiablo8575]

I like the color of the leather but not the style of the sheath .....

[@chrispeterson4594]

sheaTH

[@harryrogers]

I have obviously been stooking too much corn - now corrected - thanks.