Making a knife sheath from pattern to finished product

[@asagochenour3458]

I just recently started working with leather full-time. Your videos are the best I've found. Encouraging and easy to follow. I am making my brother a knife sheath for Christmas. This video was what I needed, thanks.

[@larrycumba2741]

The tip on the French edger is great. Never had or thought I needed one until now.

[@larryschmidt3594]

People always give me a look when I tell them I keep a fixed blade knife in every vehicle. Was happy to hear you say this will be in the storage area of my truck.

[@sylvanpurity8038]

I have taken notes on this video and feel ready to make my first sheath.

[@DoggoneJohn]

This is exactly what I needed to work out the fine points of my sheaths. Thanks for this video

[@johnmcquown8393]

i just found this, Thank you for it. I've been having troubles doing this correctly. I like the simplicity of it. Thanks again.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Aaron, I'm glad you are back and feeling better. I did miss your sense of humor. Thank you for your service at Bagdad U.

[@FADEDMOONPRODUCTIONS]

Might I suggest using your wing divider, set at the desired width, and then tracing the knife outline, thus making a light score in the cardboard and eliminating the need for all of the measuring, dots, and connecting said dots.

[@BluegrassPercussion]

Nice looking knife From Solid Rock Knifes.

[@FatManLeather]

This is the same process I've used for making knife sheaths for years, it's almost like you watched one of my old videos. I guess I'm in good company.

[@DebraHockaday]

This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking your time and explaining everything.

[@Tony29685]

Nice one Aaron, I really like the "incidental patter" that you narrate your video's with. Up here in Ontario Canada, I'm a self taught leather guy. Your vids have helped me tune up my work. Thanx

[@cardinalpoint6047]

Gods given you great talents! Thank you 🙏 so helpful as I’m getting into leather making and silversmithing.

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

Enjoyed it! You have really helped me progress. One little trick I use instead of pen or pencil is one of those sewing chalk rollers. Leaves a thin chalk line to cut out your leather and then just wipes right off.

[@mikehutchison9589]

Outstanding work!

[@bobchronister3429]

Damascus steel originated in Damascus, Syria about 900 AD. Great video, will use it to make sheaths for some daggers. Thank you.

[@gregsmith284]

I have used the same system pretty much since the early 80’s.

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

Will you do a video on how to sharpen your leather tools especially the one that you use to trim the edges?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

@@alandisomma-od5fz I'll see what I can do.

[@kevinorr6880]

Still, good education. Thanks for putting it out there for those that need to make one. I need to make an axe cover…still.

[@daytonpyro]

can you show a video of a skiving knife that would do auto leather? i hate to buy a 1700 bell machine to do just a few pieces. but i cant find any knife to work.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Look for my 2 minute tool tip on skiving knives.

[@gregsmith284]

I add a welt to the back piece that the front curvature of the handle will rest on. Skived to an edge

[@gregsmith284]

If you follow the line of the welt at the point end you can make it two pieces that will save leather

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I dont like making it 2 pieces because it adds a small detail of having to make the 2 pieces butt up perfectly when sewing it together.

[@gregsmith284]

I have made several thousand sheaths over the years.

[@daytonpyro]

the handle on this knife im doing is thick. should the welt be as thick as that or just enough to cover the blade.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Enough to cover the blade is fine

[@daytonpyro]

its a struggle lol. sitting here for hours lol @@makersleathersupply1220 tks

[@NMiller_]

Aaron, what's your feeling on a drain hole for a sheath?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I always made sure Holsters had one, but have never added one to a sheath.

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

do you have a paper pattern for slanted knife sheath???????????????

[@mamabearsleatherworks3546]

I need to ask Clay to see pics of you in the river😁😁

[@davidames9098]

How would you go about doing a sheath like the original one that is on this knife? I had a buddy order one like that and I haven't received the knife yet but I'm somewhat lost on how to account for the difference in girth between the blade and handle

[@gabecampbell9262]

Sup Aaron great job on the leather knife sheet will there be patterns for this just asking Aaron have a great day in the shop Aaron and Jeannie Sue my friends peace out Aaron! 🇺🇸

[@makersleathersupply1220]

No pattern, the video is about how to draw out the pattern for each knife.

[@gabecampbell9262]

Hey Aaron thanks for the info have a great day in the shop Aaron !🇺🇸

[@AAguilar74]

Think I still like front on video vs overhead

[@fredob1397]

Great information for the beginner to understand making patterns and how and why knife sheaths carry a welt. You are wrong on one point tough, every man "NEEDS" a well made hatchet....

[@hackdlc]

Lol watching this video as I’m making a knife sheath.

[@maddawgnoll]

I find knife sheaths are one of the most common orders I get. I've made some really cool designs, but I would prefer not to make knife sheaths. First off, it's like you said. Each knife is different. Then there's the cost of time involved vs the value of the product. Because I have to make a pattern every time, I'm spending more time than I want for the price I can get. The exception, people that buy custom knives are usually willing to spend the money. But there's the customer that just wants leather instead of the kydex/plastic sheath it came with, but they only spent 50 bucks on the knife. Those customers are the hardest because the sheath costs more than the knife. I get a lot of those customers.

[@hackdlc]

Lol MadDawg…. Since I got into leather work because of knife making….that is primarily what I build. Have been getting more into wallets and those kind of things

[@frankyantosca5012]

Are sure you're not Rambo?

[@willlothridge3197]

I love making the knife, making the sheath sucks lol