Making a Puukko Knife - Part 2 - The Leather Sheath

#knifemaking #saddlestitch #leatherwork
This is part 2 of a 2 showing how I make a handmade leather sheath for a Puukko knife.
The birch wood used was a gift from a friend in Finland called Osmo, he is a master at making this style of knife. Osmo's channel is called The Topicala.
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[@thetopicala]

That’s the way it goes Jim! Very nicely performed scandi style knife sheath making. It is evident that you have got good knowledge of leather works and the final product is beautiful. I liked especially about the mystery leather decorative band around the sheath mouth! Cheers, Osmo

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Osmo, I greatly respect your opinion. Glad you liked the mystery braid detail. I really enjoy leatherwork. Cheers Jim

[@glencrandall7051]

About a hundred years ago, while I was in the Navy, I dabbled with some leather work. This video brought back a few memories. Thanks for sharing. It's a very good looking sheath.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Glen. I find leatherwork very satisfying. Cheers Jim

[@joepublic573]

nice tutorial. thanks for putting it out there ... much appreciated :)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks , I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@willydytico396]

You actually did a fantastic job for both the knife and sheath…you probably have to start selling knives you did, for sure if I can afford it I’ll be one of your customer. Thanks Jim for sharing your talent…

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks

[@alvesrosajoaquimmanuel3292]

Excellent work. When you make things with love and passion, the result is always fabulous as yours. Congratulations from Portugal.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.

[@nanoreaper5002]

Very Impressive, that takes a lot of Talent too make so many different projects

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your very kind words Cheers Jim

[@adelacour]

I know what its like to be self critical, but remember no one, even the best craftsmen in the world are ever 100% happy with their finished products. I think its a great project very well presented and the finished product is superb. Regards Andy

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Andy, yes I am my own worst critic. Cheers Jim

[@davidburgess1204]

Really fascinating to see just how many skills you have in your locker Jim, enjoyed the knife making ,but as a retired tanner loved watching how you utilized one of the most underrated and maligned Substrates known to man, don’t let the misinformed do gooders persuade you to use plastic rubbish disguised as Vegan Leather or one of the other misnomers.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much David. Yes I love working with leather, I find wet moulding a fascinating process. There is something very pleasing about making something from natural products like wood and leather, I think it must come from deep within us. Cheers Jim

[@elainehoward8822]

Wow Jim it look blooming perfect to me. You should be really happy and very pleased with yourself xxx

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Elaine 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@barrycook4690]

Came out a treat Jim and I love your tango hand's 😉👍👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Barry, yes defo got a bit tangoed Cheers Jim

[@AndyJenkins999]

I haven’t seen a sheath like that before looks really good thanks for the video Jim, brilliant.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Andy Cheers Jim

[@stephenlandry4351]

A beautiful knife build as well as leather sheath to match. Yesterday, after the knife build, I was hoping the sheath was going to be a matching wood sheath. It's probably more trouble than worth the effort, but that wood is spectacular for a knife. A very fine job on both videos. Thanks for sharing your builds.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stephen. I did consider a wood sheath but I it would have to match the handle and I don’t have enough of that special wood. Glad you liked the videos. Cheers Jim

[@dengudomlige8644]

Awesome! No real need for any swearing in Finnish this time... I´ll definitely check out Osmos channel too. Cheers.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Den, yes check out Osmo’s channel, he would really appreciate that. Cheers Jim

[@richardcapote1647]

Outstanding 🤙🏻

[@he-mansuncle7661]

Please keep doing more videos on different specialties that you like to make! I would be very interested in seeing you make a sheath that’s got the gradual increase in darkness in color! You’re a brilliant teacher and you are always looking outside of the box and creating amazing pieces of art and craftsmanship!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Phillip, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I really need to get myself an airbrush, it is a great help when producing graduated dye effects. Cheers Jim

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

Great work Jim as always!!! Well done !

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kostas👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@baconsoda]

Lovely job.

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you like it my friend Cheers Jim

[@alansimpson596]

Just beautiful, Jim so many thanks.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Alan👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@ratroddiesels1981]

many accolades on your craftsmanship of things , we so appreciate your programmes it occupies our minds during these uncertain times . do you think you might make the smaller puuko knife programme. do you also do blacksmithing or silversmithing . thank you cheers.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. I may make a video of the smaller knife although it would be very similar. I would love to learn blacksmithing. Cheers Jim

[@stevesyncox9893]

Bea you tea fool! Thanks mate.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Steve

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, amazing, looks great.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ann Cheers Jim

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Looks great Jim. I enjoyed seeing the leather work. Love that style sheath.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jeff, yes it is an elegant style of sheath. Cheers Jim

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Awesome work Jim and thanks for the talk through the leatherwork 👍 👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@jeetts59]

Just found your channel very interesting. I’ve subscribed. I’m in Australia

[@JimsonMakes]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome sheath! The plastic liners really seems help longevity! I've also used wood but it holds moisture much worse...

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you. Yes plastic definitely better. For my next knife project I will probably 3D print the liner

[@davidhotchkiss1502]

Nice job.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much David Cheers Jim

[@triples4good]

Just found your channel. Brilliant work. Just subbed.

[@JimsonMakes]

Awesome, thank you!

[@westtex3675]

enjoyed seeing any even larger repertoire of your craftsmanship. I'd only seen the woodworking/epoxy previously.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@bobbieschke599]

No one is perfect ! Good job !

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Bob

[@charlesreicks648]

A fine looking knife. sorry about the gap, now you know that it is there it will standout each time you look at it. Fine work al the same.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Charles, we are our own worst critics Cheers Jim

[@peteradamik4679]

Perfektná práca.

[@JenSingtheDragonQueen]

Hello Jim, as always very handsome work thank you for the video 👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jennifer Cheers Jim

[@robertlunsford1350]

To help seat the knife in the guard, slide it on and make an outline of the blade on the bolster then using a dental burr and an engraving tool, remove 1mm or so of the blade shape from the face of the bolster so the blade actually seats in it slightly. Really helps make the knife look finished.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for watching Robert. Yes I have done that in the past although a really well fitting bolster should look like the blade passes through it. Cheers Jim

[@williamellis8993]

Great sheath, Jim. It's definitely worthy of that knife. Stay safe and well.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Bill, glad you like it. Stay safe Cheers Jim

[@badoldbiker368]

Thanks for sharing Jim. Great work!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again, this was a very enjoyable project. Cheers Jim

[@brightargyle8950]

The little gap between blade and bolster is a nitpick, overall the knife came out excellent! I have been making puukko knives for a couple years myself, I thoroughly enjoy making the sheaths and blades, the handles can be tricky but I take great satisfaction in making things and really enjoyed your videos on this one.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. there is something very satisfying about the whole knife making process. I guess we are all our own worst critics

[@andydevonshire4991]

Hello Jim. During C19 lockdown here in the UK I also re-started my knife making, using a Puronvarsi blade. The tangs really are a weird shape and I found by relieving metal from centre of the handle side of the pommel, it was much easier to tap the bolster onto the tang and get a good fit. The gap you ended up with would annoy me every time I picked the knife up, so I can fully sympathise! It also makes you appreciate how good Osmo and Malanika are at their craft. Excellent leather work too. Subscribed ;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Andy, yes the gap is mighty annoying, sort of thing that drives me crazy.

[@gavincoyle]

Jim personally I think your being too hard on yourself this is as perfect as I can see it looks awesome, love the way you can mold and stitch leather to so many shapes 👍👍👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Gavin. Wet moulding leather is a fascinating and satisfying proces👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@CMTHFAF]

Very nice. I enjoy your wide variety of projects!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, variety is the spice of life. Cheers Jim

[@donsven.1]

Perfekt,thank you

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks

[@a5ad0r]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@tickles196]

Awesome build, considering you aren't a knife maker by trade, i am sure you will make much better knives in the futures so please don't be disappointed with the imperfections, you did great

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it. Cheers Jim

[@alanmullock381]

Turned out beautifully Jim!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Alan👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@mariagaddis8384]

Beautiful knife Jim I wouldn't even know there was anything wrong with it if you hadn't mentioned it. I love your videos the intro is so cute, I also like that you do things other than woodturning it makes things interesting. You and your family stay safe, hopefully this quarantine is almost over. God Bless

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Maria. Variety is always good. Cheers Jim

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful love it

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Mike Cheers Jim

[@NewForestDragonflies]

Looks great Jim, another winner!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Bro. Cheers Jim

[@Tarbard]

Love it

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Darren Cheers Jim

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

Nice work I love the old school look

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I love working with leather. Cheers Jim

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Beautiful work!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kerri👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@dawnmason9558]

Gorgeous knife & definitely well jealous by

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Dawn, not tried Kraft Tex, I will look it up. Cheers Jim

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

Lovely work

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Norma Cheers Jim

[@espr7564]

Beautiful job 😎

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much 👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@SteveC38]

Very Beautiful Jim!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Steve, glad you like it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@E-Glide]

Very nice job, Jim!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cheers Jim

[@TheJkaeser]

You are a man of many talents. Do you market any of the things you make ????

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jeff. I will be selling some of my bowls on Etsy when lockdown is over. Cheers Jim

[@jemmyben6803]

Nice work Jim i like it

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cheers Jim

[@dawnmason9558]

Have you tried Kraft- Tex yet Jim? It is a type of fabric made of paper which you can sew. If you wet it & crumple it then dry flat it actually looks like leather. I used it to make myself a type of holster,not for a gun, worked out great.

[@JimsonMakes]

I must look into it

[@dawnmason9558]

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[@dawnmason9558]

rycfabrics.com/en/basics-fabrics/handcraft-fabrics/kraft-tex-fabrics

[@booyaa1851]

👍😍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much mate Cheers Jim

[@kameelelian6044]

I liked and subscribed due to your daughter asking lol 😆 but I also really enjoyed the content

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for the sub!

[@theodorebarrettsr.705]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@thepatientartisan]

Hello Jim Just thought I would drop a short comment to compliment you on the beautiful sheath. It is the perfect complement to the puuko build from your previous video. Also wanted you to know that with the information that you provided, I was able to find and order the 3d drill bits. I should receive them by next Friday (5/22/20). Looking forward to the next video. Be well.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you found the drill bits. Stay safe Cheers Jim

[@Quackfly]

Is there no way to reset the blade Jim? I know it's taken the shine off that project for you. Great project as always though

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Unfortunately I can’t reset the blade without destroying the handle. If I had realised sooner before the epoxy had fully cured I could have possibly knocked the tang through and reset it but I didn’t spot the gap until I removed the masking tape near the end of the build. It will just have to haunt me. Cheers Jim

[@Lukas-eq1ol]

Hi, how thick is that leather you are using??

[@JimsonMakes]

i think it was 2.5mm for this particular project.

[@Lukas-eq1ol]

@@JimsonMakes thanks