Making a Leather Sheath - EVERY STEP!

In this video I create a home for the knife that I hand forged in a past video! Check it out!
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[@JorgePetraglia2009]

Amazing leather project and a very concise and detailed explanation. Young people like yourself makes me believe that this generation has a fighting chance. Greetings from Toronto.

[@zanity777]

The absolute, most concise, and easy to understand video out there and the mellow music was a plus. I'm saving your video, thank you so much!

[@RichardsonForge]

zanity777 I'm glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@tommymp69]

Brad, I loved this. I've been researching how to do my own sheath and this was hands down the best video on the subject for those without lots of leather tools! Thank you.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Brad, Just a word of caution .. you use the power sanders without any sort of mask protection. Leather does not dissolve in the lungs. Remember coal miners and black lung 'disease' from coal dust in their work environment and you get the idea. Leather dust from what I've researched can be very fine and hard to detect. Get a good mask with filter cans on the side. You can open the cans from time to time and see how much gunk they saved you from. This would also apply if you are hand sanding. It's a pain, but you are young and have a lot of leather crafting potential ahead ... Short term hobbyists [including retirees like myself] don't have to worry too much ... but even then ... a covid mask is better than nothing.

[@dtom1642]

I second this. I’m a wood carver. For a long time I was an “ehhh I’ll be fine” type of person when it came to sanding and not wearing masks. My lungs are fine, I think, but not wearing a mask absolutely annihilated my sinuses. It’s a slow progression so you don’t really notice it for a while at first but eventually it’ll get to the point where bloody noses are a regular occurrence and you get sinus infections anytime there is the slightest irritation to the sinuses. Allergies? Sinus infection. Cold? Sinus infection. Tiny bit a dust breathed in while cleaning? Sinus infection. Not fun.

[@chuckayres0428]

Of all the tutorials I watched I thought yours was the best. It is very easy to understand and it gives you confidence to try it. Thank you

[@happykillmore349]

People who make how-to videos, this is a how-to on how to make those videos. This is presented so that anyone could do this, and have a well crafted piece. Thanks for the vid.

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing it! You are the first one I’ve seen who’s actually used epoxy to protect the threads as well as leave a drain port at the bottom. Right on for thinking of that. Maybe other folks do as well but I personally saw you do it here. And thank you for the easy music. My aging ears can’t do a whole lot of heavy music anymore. Lol. Stay young as long as you can. May your talents and your creativity take you far. God bless

[@gregstevens1398]

This is a very helpful video for us beginners. Short and concise instructions and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing , I'll be saving this one for future projects.

[@paullindstrom8959]

Dude, that was an awesome video! Very thorough! I wish more people would be as clear and concise as you. Hell, the way you do it, it leaves every base and objection covered. Great job!

[@phoenixstormcrow]

This is a fantastic example of what a how-to video should be.

[@RichardsonForge]

KP MacGregor thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@p1nesap]

Congrats on having the only narrated video on the subject 👍

[@dylanwillsteed3772]

Dude thank you so much. By far the best video on here. Thanks to you I was able to make a wicked sheath for my grandfather's knife. Thanks again!

[@ПИСЬМАОТБОГА2020]

Good video! I love the molding of the leather before stitching it up - really helps so the sheath can "hug" the knife better.

[@paulottowell8835]

Great to see someone using tools for a change

[@glenwardgross366]

Brad, great job. I appreciate your attention to details. That is what separates manufactured/factory work from our custom leather work. Blessing Turbo

[@sterlingwilson-clements4472]

I honestly didn't want this video to end, absolutely amazing.

[@berlinwebster1369]

you are a master at this, what a beautiful sheath you made. wow amazing to watch you do this. thanks for sharing, AWESOME.👍👍👍👍

[@davesizemore21]

I’ve never worked with leather & this was exactly the type of leather sheath making video I was hoping to find. You answered a lot of questions I had going into the video especially with the stitching etc. I’m a new subscriber and look forward to seeing more vids! Work safe.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@alphadogforge3024]

Im a knife maker, and i have to agree man, your video is the one that set me on birdie, not par 😉, very simply laid out, i thought to myself oh god, i have all these knifes i cant sell cause they don't have sheaths, noone wants a knife and no sheath, thank you sir, great! Looking sheath btw, hell with the thumbs down people, excellent job,

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@trashtonporter]

I am a bladesmith & I have many blades that need sheaths. Thanks for the video. I have watched many & commented on none. This video is the best. I am now ready to make my first sheath...Thanks

[@michaelrosebud]

Great job of explaining the details on blade and sheath making, I (at 74) actually learned sonething...lol thanks again :-)

[@markrichardson239]

My daughter, Emma,13, selected this as her very first project. She's up to the leather shop at the moment getting stuff while the molded sheath is drying... I'll probably not get that really old buck hunting knife back... Thanks! And your layout is wicked fast. Mark

[@NightOwl2022]

You Sir just gained yourself another Sub. I’m looking into making my own sheath and out of all the videos I have browsed yours is by far the easiest to understand. I have no prior experience in the art but after watching this video I have gained the confidence to finally start. Thank you so much.

[@tornagawn]

Clear, concise, easy to understand. Well done

[@RichardsonForge]

Thank you!

[@Freeman1776]

Best video on sheath making I've seen so far! Even took notes! Thank you for taking the time to teach us!

[@RichardsonForge]

MrFreeman1776 glad this could be helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@gall_blader_works]

This is one of the best sheath tutorials I have ever seen! Your love for the craft outshines this sissy amazing work. The only question I have unanswered is: "How do you estimate how much thread you 'll need for stitching?" Other than this, the tutorial and sheath are pure perfection!

[@mikedippel4986]

I really like EVERY STEP if I ever wanted to try making a sheath. As an avid outdoorsman, and friends with many others, this is an awesome piece. Thanks again for another great video, looking forward to the next 👍

[@RichardsonForge]

Mike Dippel Thanks for watching Mike! Appreciate the comment. You should try making one sometime! It's a fun project!

[@mikedippel4986]

CraftShop I think it's only a matter of time. I began blacksmithing, took a course recently, a wood shop and tools at my disposal. To make a knife/axe/hatchet/hammer and all the accessories from start to finish is extremely rewarding.

[@RichardsonForge]

Mike Dippel Very rewarding! I still have so much to learn and look forward to every project!

[@honeybguys6346]

Well done and quite informative. You'll find it much easier to glue the sheath together then drill out your stitching holes. A stitching horse will hold the leather while you stitch. Easy enough to make one.

[@madacaphoto]

Best sheath tutorial ever. Thanks.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks!

[@brandonwilliams8003]

That’s a stretch

[@jarodfranks161]

Quality work with a nice step by step explanation. One of the best videos I’ve seen.... nice job!

[@doos6172]

This made it very simple and easy to understand. Thank you for this video. As a plus, the music was mellow and the voice was clear.

[@noelhill3566]

I followed you step by step. What a great job we did! Thanks for the help!

[@rogerclubb8893]

Nice vid dude. I glue the welt in on both sides then stitch. 100 and 1 ways to do this. I don't dye much of the inside of the sheath, just what folks will see. If you cut deep enough for the stitches on the inside of the sheath for the belt loop there are no worries about cutting the stitches, they are below the cut line. Never thought of gluing them, I'll try that. The taper on the knife helps with that too. I wet form after stitching too as everything is already lined up and stitched. Not complaining about your process as it works fine. I just do it a little different. Same results.

[@benjammin4247]

A terrific effort and a beautiful final result. Really enjoyed watching!

[@lfratta]

Simple, classy, useful! Nice job, thanks for the video

[@nm2795]

Thank u so much for sharing this. I have a couple favorite knives that need a sheath. I want to make one for myself. I’m a single momma with 2 sons who want one as well. I much to learn but so excited to try. Wish me luck. Thanks again.

[@leerunion2623]

I think it was absolutely a great video. Thank you

[@kinggeorge4025]

Good job young man you did a great job.....................Barry New Zealand.

[@woodbox50]

Thank you 🙏 I have watched again this year and will follow your steps.

[@earlelzy9975]

I need to make a sheath for my knife now. That is why I got into the leather craft in the first place in January.

[@O.Shishi]

u clever man, im never making a sheath but this guy made it look so easy

[@nathanb2056]

Great Video. Thanks for taking the time to show each step. It was very informative and illustrates a great technique I've only read about it books.

[@RichardsonForge]

Nathan Brandel thanks! As a beginner to a lot of things, videos like this have always helped me. Happy to return the favor!

[@charlesfaulkner8653]

You have some serious skills my friend but the music made me want to stick that knife in my eye!

[@garrysmith9955]

Good video.can the music

[@TheMarshy-wb7wu]

You wonted too I did 😫💦💩

[@vinoman4329]

Excellent video. Thanks. I’ve got a couple of knives to practice on.

[@santanasophiaallen74]

Love the step by step thank you

[@tshadow6]

Excellent video. I'm in the process of making my first sheath. Your video provided much information.

[@baronvonzollo5297]

Nice and simple leather sheath. I like it. Good job.

[@hannukahoney9521]

Very pleasant and easy to understand video, even if my English is not that fluent! Nice music and relaxing atmosphere, you must to be very nice person! :) Hello from London !

[@dryflie]

Best sheath making video on YT.

[@brandonwilliams8003]

Al Hubbard that’s a stretch

[@davidsanders1991]

Excellent skills, very educational. I learned a lot with your video. Also the background music is very nice. Thank you.

[@jimbernard8964]

Brad that was great. I'm getting a new bushcraft knife tomorrow and I don't like the sheath it comes with, this vid has inspired me to make my own. Thanks!

[@ang8282]

Awsome best tutorial ive seen so far thanks brother!!!

[@clayedmonson3056]

Great video, thank you for the detailed information.

[@colbycharette1421]

That epoxy idea is genius!!!!

[@dillotexan]

New Subscriber... Love the creativity, the out-of-the-box thinking and especially the starting with the creation of the template... Keep it up young man, you gave an old fart some ideas to work with and it is appreciated!

[@heyimamaker]

Hey, Love the intro. I had wanted to do the writing style kind of like Myth Busters. Nice work!

[@rdeeddarger3539]

He makes it look so simple. Well done sir. The music is hypnotic ............. certainly helps in making it "look" so easy (NOT).

[@O.Shishi]

satisfying to watch

[@observer7418]

Nicely instructed and I dig the mellow backing track

[@prodagousa1234]

Dude that was simply amazing! One of the best sheath making videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much for the video keep up the good work

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@prodagousa1234]

Brad Richardson thanks for taking the time to read post and reply, says allot about ya!

[@RichardsonForge]

@@prodagousa1234 Happy to reply, I appreciate your support!

[@aldenunion]

Great Video: next time at hardware store,check out Johnson's wax in big yellow can( get much+ lasts) Handed down from my grandfather..Scent disapates in 5 minutes.Great for leather,read can..I let residue build up storing same rag with it.Even if refurbishing a mower,give it a wipe down.Rubber,ceramic or even storing your carbon steel blade.I have unused Union cut kabar collection I trust Johnson's for storage..(beats cosmolene)..I learned organized fashion to do sheath,liked the drill press,never thought of that..Subbed...

[@knivesgalore9714]

Really nice sheath that is. I like the template idea with the paper. You should make the EVERY STEP thing a series really insightful.

[@RichardsonForge]

Knives Galore Thanks for watching! I might have to turn this into a series now hahah Thanks for the idea!

[@knivesgalore9714]

CraftShop The people have spoken.

[@leeskieferrell2003]

EXCELLENT content and so well explained it felt like a damned PBS doc lol

[@SaintBigAl]

Wow,love the way you made the sheath look well worn.for burnishing the edges i saw in an other vid the guy had an old drill press pully mounted on a bench grinder,asked him about it,he said it did a better job and saved alot of time burnishing,might want to try it out.

[@joeyallen2646]

Absolutely a job well done.

[@hiroprotagonist850]

Seriously great video dude, thank you!

[@Jimbobscommentarychannel]

I am about to make my first sheath and I found this video the most helpful of all I have viewed. Well thought out and easy to follow. Great job! PS I have subscribed and have watched other videos as I am a new knife maker also.

[@RichardsonForge]

Jim Bob's Commentary Channel that’s great to hear! Thanks for subscribing I hope you find more helpful videos!

[@silverbacks80]

thank you so much to make that video. you are amazing bro.

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Nice work. You make it look easy but I know it won't be easy my first or even second go at it. Will take practice, just like anything else. Thank you.

[@RichardsonForge]

Practice is everything! Thanks for watching!

[@deanmarsh2544]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm going to hit the craft store for tools , leather, and dies and polish and make sheath for my first made knife from 01 steel.

[@danofiremano]

Thanks for showing us your project. I'm about to make a new leather sheath for my Spyderco Aqua Salt because I don't care for the plastic stock one!

[@jamesozment1]

amazon has edgeing tools cheap some are what looks like a wooden stake with various sized grooves ,and they also sell some that chuck up into a dremmel . also i use a chicago screw or rivet at the top of the sheath to keep from having the thread and leather stretching over time from drawing . it just ensures it will last a long time. and make sure to let the leather dry before dying or finnishing . one final thing it helps to make a liner . basically glue your sheath to either suede, buckskin or another piece of leather . this will be more asthetically pleasing and add strength to the sheath as well as protect the blade and handle.

[@scooter5349]

great idea on the epoxy on the threads, I may start using that myself if you don't mind,

[@chrischurm8821]

A pleasure to watch , love the attention to detail congrats from the UK . Best wishes Chris.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thank you Chris!

[@anantharamba6832]

Some very good ideas. The strip between the free margin to prevent the knife edge cutting the thread. The single piece pattern for the sheath. Use of the drill to widen the stitch holes.(considering the thick leather).. Wonder if a simple nail can be used by those who do not have a drill. Use if the epoxy too,-good idea.

[@zulu5oscar765]

Nice looking sheath! Great step by step video!

[@miguelpimentel8539]

You did a great knife sheath your on your way on becoming an awesome knife and sheath maker

[@mattmorgan4539]

Well presented . The steps are easy to follow.

[@stokermeister3]

I’m in the process of making a sheath for my Bowie knife I made 😁🇮🇪 thanks for your great informational video very easy to follow without the confusing measurements and numbers 😨😰

[@calvinnichols3607]

That was awesome!

[@FargoFX]

Great video! Glad I found your channel when I did, I need to make a sheath for lawn mower blade knife I just finished. Subbed! Keep up the great work!

[@SwordInc.]

Nicely done! I'm a believer. This was a great video. Keep making them!!

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for watching!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Nice video. Thanks for posting. Now I'm encouraged to make a knife sheath for my forged blade with antler handle.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for watching! Happy to have encouraged you!

[@cheaneysaddles]

Good tips I really like the clamp idea.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

A round file just a little wider than the leather would put a perfect groove in your dowel for burnishing. It also works to put a plastic burnisher in the drill press. Nicely done!

[@paralogia]

You have a lathe and wood, just cut a trough in a piece of scrap wood. In 10 seconds you have a burnisher.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Captain Void Like, maybe using a round file while the dowel is chucked in the lathe?😂

[@dakotap.7027]

Anyone got tips on where to get big chunks of leather like that!!?? Nice vid btw very helpful

[@poosala8821]

Good video, very informative. You were given some good pointers in the comments section. Gluing the leather together to prevent slippage in the future is a great idea. I'm not sure what a sticking horse is or how it works. Guess I can figure that out in the future. I hope to get a forge later and make my own knives instead of just assembling knife parts.

[@dnr0]

Excellent video, and editing. Thank you.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks for watching!

[@loyalistlaserarts362]

Wow! You are a true artist and make great vid's too!

[@Helliconia54]

A very informative video.Thank you.

[@wesshepherd]

Great video, excellent end product! I just finished my first knife and am working on the sheath so this was inspirational. New subscriber here!

[@RichardsonForge]

Thank you very much! Congrats on your first knife and good luck with the sheath!

[@fdtguru6673]

I like your technique of leaving a little gap at the bottom of the welt, instead of punching a hole

[@aldenunion]

Great sheath.I use Johnson's floorwax in big yellow can.Leathermens secret.Antique restoration secret,works for anything.I never tried wetting to shape.I am making Kukri sheath.I will try that.I alway's use rivots but will stitch this.Many thanks for posting.

[@davidwyatt4845]

Great video. I have a knife that I want to make a sheath for, and this will be my guide. Thank you very much.

[@willwinn8559]

Very good job 👍👍👍👍

[@joaquimgarcia8752]

Bom trabalho. Parabéns.

[@MrBuck6566]

Great music selection...oh yea great video too!

[@hawk5148]

Something that works really great on burnishing edges is Gum Tragacanth. Nice video

[@muppetbrother]

thanks for a great vid Brad. please tell me why you did not stitch your belt loop first and then fold the leather and drill thru the 3 pieces for your final stitching

[@ikust007]

Bravo! Question : why not drilling all the sides at once ? Cheers !

[@prodagousa1234]

Ha ha I was thinking the exact same thing. Because knowing me, if I did it the way he did it I would get off and have to trash the entire project

[@carllarsson9133]

That is a very handsome knife sheeath! I would like to see you make a protective sheath for the draw knife that woodworkers use shaping wood. that is typically a draw knife that chair makers use when they're sitting on there carving horse thank you. Carl, thanks again for the excellent presentation.