Making a Spyderco Friction Sheath

[@utahprepper8925]

I realize this is a very old video. I hope you are still around! I wanted to say that I think this is one of the best tutorials I've seen on making a kniofe sheath in this fashion. Your method of teaching is superb. Thank you for taking the time to show us how you do things.

[@rmcdaniel423]

Very well made tutorials. You not only explain WHAT you are doing, you explain and demonstrate WHY. Very clear and concise. Thank you.

[@bridgewatercontract1]

This is a full instructional video, the level of commentary is completely appropriate and for a newbie like me much appreciated

[@Finnja76]

Your videos are indispensable. Your care and attention to detail coupled with the time and energy you take to explain what you are doing is fantastic for we beginners. Please continue making these great videos.

[@markg8972]

@Karri M. Rahkonen I second your comment i have not actually started yet im waiting for my tools to arrive and then ill have to get some leather if anyone know a reasonably priced leather supply i would be greatfull and im really looking forward to getting stuck in.So thanks for this vid and the others you have done

[@dugan6056]

Ebay for leather. Buy in measured pieces.

[@caperica]

Hi Ian, I don’t know why people are skipping, I want to see every bit of what your doing. I learn so much every time. Thank you for making these videos. My own leatherwork has improved by watching your skilled handiwork and the reasons why you should or shouldn’t do certain things. I make my own patterns, but have purchased some of yours as well, as they are so done.

[@z3r0grinder]

Ive been fascinated by leatherwork since I was a kid. This is the very first video I ever saw about how to actually make something from leather. That was maybe 4 years ago (or more.) And it has triggered an obsession in me. I always reference this video, and come back to it whenever Im starting a new project. All of your videos have been extremely helpful to me. And for that I owe you a great deal of gratitude. So for that, I just want to thank you for taking your time to share your experience and knowledge with us.

[@rongoin6481]

Ian is one helluva teacher. Explains in helpful detail. He helps you to avoid mistakes. Top notch stuff!!

[@n1ghtwolf25]

Can not tell you how much In appreciate your series of videos. I do watch all the way through, and review certain segments for review from time to time as I work my skill upto the next level.

[@noobicore6859]

Some of us serious knife collectors are behind you all the way. I hate clips on fine (or any) knives. They're impractical and you have to adjust them, and sometimes lose them cause they tangle with so many things. I'm an avid supporter of pouches. They're more reliable and they protect the knife. Great vid.

[@beeseebee_]

You are 100% right as to why people skip to the end. They want to see the final piece. Good intuition.

[@MusicGodsNFT]

This is the first leather working video I have ever seen and I loved it. Well done on the beautiful and useful piece. The instructions, video and audio quality were great. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@Bluearc101]

As Ian suggested, I have used this technique for making several types of sheaths. One in particular was for a Gerber multi-tool that I use everyday. I have been using it on the job (welding) and it works beautifully. Holds the tool with out falling out and is an easy grab when I need it, and then slips right back in. Ian makes his instruction videos with the same care that he makes his leatherwork.

[@TraVinhAngel]

Thank you for taking the time to show us your skills. I just started working with leather & by using your video I was able to make a sheath for my Sheffield Stockman. I learned many things about working with leather from this video,,, again,, Thank You!

[@gustlmeixner2778]

in the last 2-3 meet I have seen many of your videos and can say you that I am simply inspired what you have conjured from leather. really first-class!

[@spy8464BB]

Great video. I prefer videos with full detail. Your attention to detailed communication is greatly appreciated, and the finished product is nothing less than a masterpiece. Thank you for taking the time to enlighten the crowd.

[@CraigH999]

By far Ian's videos are among the very best How-To videos on KZbin, regardless of subject. Given that I'm here to learn about leathercrafting, that makes it even better! Cheers from Canada, mate!

[@andreamccartney7185]

You are very very good with explanations and videos... And YOU ARE RIGHT... it happens so often that you want a really good look at what is made first especially if you are looking for ideas to try to make something... Other times when decide will go back to it later... Sometimes just need to see how a certain part is done.. You are the best and your work is beautiful.... Sometimes I just like to see for 'later' and other times watch it through.. Thank you for your work

[@Samiam4613]

Watched your video and followed your steps and suggestions. At one point you mentioned that it wouldn't look right until near the end and you were right. My first attempt and I am happy with the way it turned out. I need at lot more practice, but your videos are great help. Thanks

[@celinesonvaux]

"I wish I hadn't said bisquit. Now I find myself fancying a bisquit." You entertain me while you teach me. I LOVE your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post them. You make beautiful things. Absolutely gorgeous. I'm going to try to make a holster for my Ruger 38 special. Thanks for giving me somewhere to start.

[@Leodis.Leather]

Excellent! That's what I want people to do really, take the ideas and the techniques and then apply them to new projects, good stuff :)

[@GrisbyChannel]

First I thought, I will just skip through the Video fast... now I was watching it nearly the full Time... Thank you for being us part of your Art! Greetings from Bavaria, Germany, Chris :-)

[@workingforgear]

Hey Ian I just wanted to let you know that your video is still helping people. I just made my first sheath based on this design. It’s turned out great. Thank you sir

[@NaeFliesOnMe]

Hello Ian! I stumbled by chance on one of your videos and was so impressed with your skills and the way you shared your knowledge that I kept watching more... In a couple of weeks, you inspired me! After purchasing the main tools you recommended, I managed to get going and I’ve just completed a little friction sheath for my favourite pocket knife. It’s certainly not in the same league as yours, but it’s decent enough and I’m delighted with it! Just wanted to say that I’m extremely grateful for all the time and efforts you put into your videos. A truly heart-felt “Thank you”!

[@MrAriano65]

Master Ian, so I call it, are a benchmark in the art of leather work, thanks for sharing your teachings, I'm starting in leather working and hopefully come to a knowledge some day as you do your inspires me every day more this work is exciting and I learn every day and I'm happy to have found this job to my 50 years, thank

[@wryruss]

This is brilliant. I wish there were more craftsmen doing this sort of quality video. Big thumbs up.

[@michaelbartley9572]

i spend about 40 minutes on my edges. I then coat them in edge coat or even tan kote. I also use stitching chisels. A 3mm on small projects and a 5 on my holsters. you do very good work.

[@hpettsson]

Love that you share your knowledge, and not only do you share it, but you acctually care how people view it. Great.

[@MrCoop]

I'd just like to say as may have all ready done GREAT job with this video!! I have watched 100's of videos on different subjects and yours has by far been the most educational I have every seen. Once again THANK YOU!!

[@ljgallardoiii]

This is by far the BEST video i have found on leather working. Great insight on how to handle everything. Thanks for posting!

[@sputumtube]

Watched the video from beginning to end and was mesmerised at the level of your skill and caraftsmanship. Enormous thanks for posting. It'll be on Facebook in two minutes....:)

[@sputumtube]

(replying to myself - how sad) - I notice from your website you're an accomplished photographer as well......I'll shut up now....

[@CasaErwin]

Congratulations Ian. This is one your best videos that I have watched. I have made a couple of these wet-molded sheaths, but it never occurred to me to harden the leather in the oven. I'll have to try that next time.

[@dirint]

Awesome Video! The only thing I wish the video did have, was showing which kind of stitching you did instead of cutting it all out, as well as finishing up the hidden stitch there at the end.

[@Leodis.Leather]

There is an entire video on my channel about stitching, Ian.

[@sergeantwingfield3557]

Gorgeous work and excellent instruction. Thank you for doing this. I particularly like that you talk about the thickness of the leather you are using. Great Job!

[@CaptainChaos6MM]

Thanks again for another great video. Everyone who watches these should send a small donation to keep more coming. Thanks for sharing.

[@dermotlewis9825]

I am very impressed with your skills & ability to share the 'how too' ..... I am enthused now to try some leatherwork myself. Many thanks Ian.

[@The_Oracle_of_time]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They are really informative - I'm toying with the idea of having a go myself. And to those who come on and criticise, why don't you show us how to do it? Oh I remember now.... you can't. Thanks again Ian. Great videos.

[@sham8723]

If you're using any type of higher end video editing software for your videos, I would recommend using an expander (noise gate) for your audio. What it will do is (when set correctly) reduce the amount of background noise in your video when you are not speaking after you set the threshold of speech volume (i.e. it knows that you talk "this loud" whereas the refrigerator's compressor buzzes "this loud" and will reject the buzz once you have stopped speaking and the volume drops below the threshold trigger.

[@jaydjosey]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make such a high quality video. When I get in better shape, I'll be glad to make a small donation. Your tops in my book, Ian!

[@bobcalgarycanada8582]

Thanks Ian Have used this video to make my own WE 614 SHEATH Messed up a little But for my first time not bad Very satisfied Could not have done it without your help

[@MrCalkar]

You are a very talented craftsmen and great teacher. Please do more projects.

[@FachtiSan]

Excellent Tutorial!!! Worked perfect for me, thank you for this educational Video, really appreciate it! Greetings from Germany.

[@marklockett2858]

not sure how ive stumbled on your videos, but that looks fantastic. well done!

[@jaydjosey]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make such a high quality video. When I get in better shape, I will be more than happy to send a donation. Great work, Ian. Your tops in my book!

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Very nice work! Thanks. I'm making my first project right now. It's a sheath for my Gerber Gater.

[@eric_hates_the_poor]

I really appreciate you taking the time to show your technique and skills. Thanks!

[@taranders2005]

Could you put together a video listing what basic tools one should buy to get started? I'm moving to Turkey in a few months and I'd like to buy what I will need before we ship out.

[@taranders2005]

sorry. I found it

[@prepcommsuk]

It’s a thing of beauty Ian. I am getting the tools together to make a concerted effort. Really excited to be giving it a go. Thank you for the videos.

[@olgwoodart4996]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I only do leather work occasionally and I tend to forget in between some important parts. I have never used the stove but may have to try on my next project. Typically only air and sun dry which as you mentioned leaves the leather still slightly pliable. Good for some things (holsters) but would like to have a harder finish for knife sheaths. Again great video and wonderful tutorial.

[@JohnJCampbell72]

OLG WoodArt just tried the oven technique and it works a treat. Same as Ian I started with 50C/120F for 20 minutes then 5 mins at a time until it had pales in colour and was dry and hard to the touch. Good luck with your projects. Ps... I tried speeding up the process with a heat gun on an earlier project, and it ruined the leather.

[@nobracobra]

omy! what a superb vid... i got so engrossed, didnt even realize the length... tysmfs

[@flaminfrance09]

Very informative! I do think people have short attention spans and that's why they don't view it until the end - think of it as a weeding out process! Those who can't bother to watch the whole thing, certainly won't take the time to do a proper job.

[@MrMapex2010]

1 hour 13 minutes and 41 seconds of pure enjoyment

[@foxbag3748]

Don't normally comment, but this was a really well done video. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Very helpful. Thanks

[@Febeleh]

Well, I'm making the sheath today! Hope it turns out half as good as yours... I'm making it for my BK-14, a fixed blade, but I think the instructions translate to that well enough.

[@u2001180]

Loved the video & especially enjoyed learning about the wet-molding process. I had a thought (FWIW): if one neglected to apply sealer to the interior of the belt loop (assuming they also stained the interior of the loop) it could ruin a belt.

[@puneetsingh8364]

very nicely explained and much nicely executed , missed the design stamping technique.

[@scottmclean4237]

Excellent video I’m completely new to this am the spacer tip about getting the size right will prove priceless I’m sure

[@kenkishihara9494]

Great video brother! You have inspired me to attempt this. I've done some leather work in school (long time ago), and remember how much fun it was. Now that I have lost my folder and getting another, I don't want to carry it in my pocket and now this is a perfect solution! Wife is going to hate me for picking up another hobby! :) Thanks for the help and instructions!

[@kellyfinney7381]

Absolutely beautiful workmanship and narrated with such articulation! Love your videos!

[@LabGecko]

Absolutely gorgeous work, sir! Hope I manage that level of skill one of these days. If someone asks for custom work I'm sending them to you in return for the tutorial.

[@garrett3631]

Extremely nice, I'll have to make one once I get some thinner leather because I only have 8-9 oz right now.

[@themabanogion]

Thanks Ian, a cracking job, only wish I could emulate your craftsmanship. Could you tell me how your learnt the craft?

[@rivereed]

wow! Absolutely great video and I have subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to make the spyderco knife sheath. Someday I will be making one for mine (beginner leather worker here.) Thank you again :)

[@darrellmoerch8733]

Could you do a video on making a pancake crossdraw knife sheath and showing how to make the pattern for it? Thanks

[@tomharrell1954]

Bravo Bravo , Very well done Ian. I can see you are going to go far with this. Thanks a lot for posting. I had no interest in making a sheath for my knives until I saw this. I do believe I will give it a go.

[@thekapow]

You work is so beautiful! I love your videos. I always watch them when working on leather.. For me its just for fun when bored but your videos improve my stuff alot!

[@TZOID08]

You're a true Artisan ..... Fantastic work

[@jeherronjr]

I'd say that the reason is human nature. Human Beings are cursed with the "Curiosity Bug" we want to know, learn how, but we also live by minutes to hours to days months, years, etc, etc etc. . I've caught myself,while learning this craft, that not all videos are for your project. Some of the items and the tutorial itself may be great for whatever video but doesn't fit your,my,whomever's ideas but, Big "BUT",,, the object of said video is of such beauty and great craftsmanship that since you've, he whomever have already watched the beginning we,they, whomever, once again, must see the finishing touches. Therefore watching the 1st and last episodes are a must for most people, human beings and earthlings. Peace my Friend

[@denturemaster]

Very informative. Very nice presentation. Thanks so much for sharing your skills. My question is, how do you drill instead of using a punch awl for stitching holes?

[@gustavoreyesmondragon6188]

Qué gran trabajo artesanal, gracias por compartir 👌 saludos

[@MaZEEZaM]

Regarding skipping forward, in my case, sometimes I will skip forward till near the end because I don't have time to watch all of this video right now (your videos are very addictive lol) However I do intend to watch the full videos at a later time.

[@lewiswilliams3971]

You are an Artis-Ian to say the least! Well done!

[@Leodis.Leather]

+Lewis Williams :)

[@Leodis.Leather]

@jsal0810 I don't know, the technique is the same though. You can cut a bigger piece of leather and form it over two items (pinning down the middle seam), you can make two fronts and sew them down to a single back piece or you can make two completely separate items with tabs to the insides that bolt together (so you can separate back into two items if needed)

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

Ian, thanks for all of your videos! I just followed this one and made a very nice sheath for one of my folders. It turned out great. Thanks again!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

Very nice! How does the finish "feel" compared to an acrylic finish like resolene? I can't stand the plastic feel of acrylic, but feel it's almost a requirement for gun holsters, but I've never tried sno-seal.

[@sticknstonesbrkbones]

I really just wanted to see how to mold raw hide around a knife but the rest of the vid was really informative. Seems like a lot of work for a "pocket" knife, but the techniques you showed could be used to make a friction sheath for knifes that don't fold. great vid

[@LabGecko]

I don't know if Ian pm'd you, but yes the leather has to be actually wet to shape to the results you saw Ian achieve. He said around 30 sec, and I've seen others soak it for hours. It looks like Ian's method works just fine. For leather supplies I recommend the Tandy Leather Factory. Google the name, you'll find it. It's an American company, so perhaps someone else knows a European shop if shipping is an issue.

[@lukeheyes780]

Just started getting interested in leatherwork and thinking of giving it a go. Your videos are great! Was just wondering if you have any advice on where the best place is to acquire some half decent tools?

[@adrianw.1638]

Thank you very much for this! Managed to make a case for my light-meter following your instructions. And my first online donation!

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

Cheers, Ian. I'm trying to make myself an axe sheath. But this video helps a lot.

[@carl47793]

Hi Ian,Great video and very well explained, for a beginner like me, very inspirational, at the moment I am half way through your you tube videos.

[@arcflashed]

Sir you are a fine craftsman! Your' work is just beautiful. I'm curious how many hours really go into crafting these sheaths.

[@TheBearwithchainsaws]

Thank you Ian. These vids are very professional and I do hope, to one day soon, be in the financial position to be able to send you a donation. Yet again thank you sir.

[@BartekCzuwara]

Fantastic channel! Brilliant craftsmanship! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber!

[@cre8tivesolutions]

Ian, have you tried using saddle soap when you burnish? It seems to make the job a little easier. Also you can use Tandy Super Shene as a resist and it works outstanding. If you give it a go let me know how you like it.

[@santiago_n3651]

I'm engoured to make a seath like yours, maxing build indeed and extremely helpful. It f I do it it won't come out as good as yours so I'll try to make a few

[@zacgodwin]

I ordered materials and tools today after watching this video last week. thank you so much for making everything so clear. is there a video with the name and description or how to use the several different tools I have seen?

[@Leodis.Leather]

yes have a look at the tools for leatherwork video, they are all listed on my website as shown in the description

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

***** How thick is the leather you are using here?

[@lewomwom]

Omat YTubeet he says just after 9 minutes, 2 - 2.5mm

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

andrew james Thanks! Sorry, I missed that part.

[@RevFrUncleRuckus]

I don't even ever plan to make a sheath. This is just a great video.

[@lukasconstantine8971]

I really like the design of this sheath and I was wondering if it would be doable for a fixed blade rather than a folding lock blade?

[@SY_LeDeMa]

good job guy ;) i built a knive handle of wood and layers of pewter for a fixed blade but i want to build a sheath for this too i think with your great instruction this would be easyer than i thought ;) thx and Greetings from Bavaria !

[@nickwoo2]

Watched the whole video veey very good tips. I just ordered some leather and tools to make sheaths for my blades and maybe a belt. Thank you.

[@shmuffle]

Your videos are brilliant, thank you very much. I also appreciate the 'index' links, pretty sure I'll be referring back to them.

[@Febeleh]

Thanks for the advice, but I'm too far gone to go back now. It seemed to wet form okay, but it looks thicker than yours (don't know exactly, just got a bag of medium sized scraps). I'll just see how it goes, haha. It's 20 minutes in the oven so far. Been checking it regularly, it looks nice.

[@shafer360]

Thank you for the great video. I have never made anything with let her but I was inspired to make something like this. It will not let me posted a picture but thank you again

[@alavroalvarez7985]

Very nice jobs! Hi from Odessa. Texas United States

[@theimpulse77]

50c=122f. Maybe you don't want to put your knife in the oven, but it wouldn't hurt it. It may melt the clean film, but the knife would be fine way hotter than that. Would it help maintain shape if the knife were in while baking?

[@screamingpig1]

Ian, just seen your using Sno-Seal, ever thought of using Barbour Thornproof wax? Easily available over here and goes on just the same

[@tfildaed]

Fantastic attention to the details!

[@diver1501]

well done, great professionell work...i´m a big fan of you and your work

[@jsal0810]

do you have a video showing how to do this with more than one thing. such as a folding knife and a torch on the same unit.

[@Spiritof48]

Thats real craftsmanship.