Making a Leather Pancake Knife Sheath in 2021

[@raulrios1292]

Best teacher outthere! Thank you Mr. Gonzales.

[@427Leather]

I found that after you put a tooling pattern, adding a small double slot concho and a bit of lacing with a blood knot. People almost always look at it first. On these I usually just use a smaller pattern “basket weave or geometric. Quick, simple and inexpensive to make. One of my best selling knife sheaths. Hope this helps someone.

[@justinbittick5072]

I always enjoy watching your videos Don. I can think back a few years ago and between you and Aaron at Makers you have been a big inspiration to my leatherwork business.

[@archiem6323]

Once I get my workshop going, I will get those patterns from you.😊👍🙋🏻‍♀️

[@mickeyhatfield2332]

Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@charlesbolin7249]

Don, you might want to think about having your paper pattern and tooling window jig made out of that "plexi-glass" stuff like Aaron at Makers does. Heck I think a lot of us would be more than happy to buy something like that from you too.

[@archiem6323]

Ok, made the purchase for next year projects. Thanks. I wish you and your family a Wonderful Christmas Year!!☃🎉

[@randydavison6363]

I laminate my paper templates and have really good luck with the longevity of the template.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

If you don’t do enough of these to justify the hundred dollar punch for the slots on these sheaths, I’ve been using an old 1 3/4” wood chisel to major two quick parallel cuts with the bevel in then punch of you could even drill out the ends and you can knock them out damn near as quick as with the the custom punch. a day for sure a helluva lot cleaner and quicker than trying to cut them out by hand. That takes forever and I couldn’t help but end up with ragged edges I had to spend forever cleaning up. .

[@mikehelm2045]

Hadn’t thought about using a chisel for that , definitely be a lot cleaner than fighting to clean up wayward knife cuts and a whole lot faster. Thanks !

[@kpex7509]

Great video excellent craftsmanship🖖🏻🧔🏻‍♀️🐕🇺🇸

[@ciscoB2183]

Love your videos! I’m just starting to work with leather. I have a Swiss Army knife model equestrian. How do you modify your measurements for a different knife.

[@MrHondoMan]

For my pancake holsters, I use an antique book press rather than hammer after gluing. Both sides are lined to ensure against wee marks. Works a treat.

[@hahtalekin]

What is the tool at 6:05 or so...does this tool come in different dizes, width ?

[@creationzthruair834]

Hey don does the pattern come with up n down and sideways pancake or just sideways

[@matkhairi6206]

nice and good presentation. thanks buddy u are the man

[@johnbaker3082]

Good video Don I’m going to have to get this pattern but just went on your site and the Black Friday sale is showing sale price and old price as the same

[@bigchiefleatherworks7245]

Excellent tutorial, I've made some of these. I do make them out of the lighter 5-6oz because by the time you put them together they're pretty thick. Wish I had a clicker, but I have cutting them out by hand down to a science.

[@jimlee5626]

Great vid!

[@TobiasJStrand]

What ever happened to that pinkie must have hurt like h...! Great video as always! My style of leatherwork is not soo far from the American/Western/Horsey style but I'm learning tonnes every time I watch.

[@Page5framing]

Don. Do you have a picture of your saddle somewhere. I want to see what you ride.

[@kingsolomon8946]

What is that giant marker thing you use I know you said dye but what color /make and we’re can I get one ? Also You are a legend sir !!!

[@thebassslasher9457]

What does the tan kote do?

[@LightSmokeLeather]

Could you explain what tools/ what size the tool was that you used? They appear to be Barry king tools and I am looking to buy some for Christmas but I am unsure what size I need for projects like these or wallets..

[@cynthiabeyer1154]

Where do you get you clicker dies from?

[@ZeRowe]

Out of stock on website for the 6 pack.. will you have some clicked out soon?

[@aaronwhite5206]

How do you tell a pancake sheath is right or left handed

[@Cooper_Ford1]

Where do you get your leather dies?

[@joshtracy443]

Hey Don, do you have something like this for a leatherman multi tool?

[@joealderete2470]

Where can I get edge marker pen?

[@dag36523]

Couldn't’ you just flip the material over and click the backs with the same die? Or is the back panel different?

[@dag36523]

Nope I see the difference at 8:55

[@codyscott1682]

Could this pattern fit a Leatherman Free P2? Or would it have to be modified?

[@Dreamlineleather]

Dang says sold out for the 3-6 pack :/

[@michaelbelljr3747]

What is the liquid you are putting on the edges when you say getting them slicked?

[@dag36523]

Water

[@dag36523]

He has a great video on edge slicking.

[@chancecamp4752]

Nice tutorial brother!

[@kurtislyons8366]

Hey man, I don’t see the link for the pattern. Would love to give them a try!

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

It’s added now. Sorry bout that!

[@augustofuentes9892]

👋👋👋

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

is there an email I can ask questions?

[@Hannah392mulegal]

Most of the digital patterns are still showing up with the normal pricing, I keep refreshing the website with no luck.

[@johnbaker3082]

Yelp I’m having the same problem. Lol guess I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to order my patterns. He will will get it fixed I’m sure. If I’m not mistaken he had some kind of website trouble last year for the sale as well.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Fixing that now. Sorry

[@1979augistine]

His mallet has taken a beating for sure !

[@salvadorcamera2072]

I thought Olive Oil deteriorates leather over time? Or maybe that is the secret market strat to keep customers coming back....

[@osulxa]

smh....These guys with these elaborate machines. Great video, thank you for sharing. But this isn't a made by hand leather knife sheath.

[@DaveB1965]

The the title should be how to make it using the pattern lol but I already have a pattern

[@BryceCassillo]

Where do u get your Clicker Dyes made from