Making a Spyderco Friction Sheath

[@rmcdaniel423]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@bridgewatercontract1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@beeseebee_]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@hpettsson]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@wryruss]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@ljgallardoiii]

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

[@rongoin6481]

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

[@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”!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrCalkar]

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

[@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.

[@nobracobra]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

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

[@foxbag3748]

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

[@CaptainChaos6MM]

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

[@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....

[@FachtiSan]

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

[@TZOID08]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@eric_hates_the_poor]

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

[@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.

[@scottmclean4237]

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

[@MrMapex2010]

1 hour 13 minutes and 41 seconds of pure enjoyment

[@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!

[@DimiterAngelicheff]

very beautiful workmanship

[@puneetsingh8364]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 !

[@Spiritof48]

Thats real craftsmanship.

[@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.

[@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!

[@garrett3631]

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

[@lewiswilliams3971]

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

[@Leodis.Leather]

+Lewis Williams :)

[@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.

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

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

[@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.

[@tfildaed]

Fantastic attention to the details!

[@jobyEN]

I hope someone is doing for you what you are doing for us! Words are not enough... Thank you!

[@beggsy62]

Nice job on the Sheath by the way . i agree with the 2 needle stitching over a stitching Awl or a machine stitch . looks way better . keep it up i do my own leather work and have done for many years people are always saying how kool it looks and i wish i could that and i tell em give it go whats the worst that could happen cheers and hooroo form down under .

[@kellyfinney7381]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@RevFrUncleRuckus]

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

[@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

[@alavroalvarez7985]

Very nice jobs! Hi from Odessa. Texas United States

[@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!

[@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

[@Nails4eeth]

Good job brother and way to explain the steps. Dialog is fine good healthy dose of Scotts/English never hurt anybody and I understand you just fine and im fro. CALIFORNIA born and raised . People that have troubles with it just watch a few Guy Richie films with subtitles (if cant afford nor want ro leave ur dwelling) and youll be a pro ;)

[@АльХалеби-т5о]

Hello brother! Although I Do not Know English language (I Tatar) understand you almost at 100%, you're done.

[@paddy5001000]

As I get older my hat becomes more entrenched upon my head as I see no valid reason to raise it; I just did A great instructional video. I especially liked the novel way you did the belt loop. Sent you a donation. Good luck in the future!

[@KB4QAA]

Outstanding demo! The heart of leather working. b.

[@TheIronslinger]

Dude, you're so cool. Seriously, your art is amazing.

[@thekapow]

i do NOT agree.. i like very much that you talk alot.. a learn alot from you and i love the fact that you tell every little detail!.. so plz ignore MrCoolAttitude.. im a fan, and i thank you very much for taking the time to make these very very good videos!.. you are awsome teacher.. and my english suck.. sry

[@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!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Outstanding work there keep up the leatherwork your an inspiration off to make myself an iPad case cheers !

[@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.

[@totallycyt]

"...Buy the proper tool and do the proper job..." - indeed. Great video!

[@shmuffle]

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

[@knoxi82]

I really love this vid. been subscribed for a while now. very thankful to you for the excellent vids you put up! I gave this a try last nite with some italian veg tanned leather about 1.5mm thick- coooked it too long without watching the oven!!! woops - you would think i was melting plastic over a board of wood! not giving up though!

[@BartekCzuwara]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@diver1501]

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

[@jamessliman]

you make that look so easy ive always wanted to do somethin with leather and this vid has made me feel like it is possible so thank u very muchmgreat vid

[@themabanogion]

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