How To Make A LEATHER SHEATH | Full & Detailed Tutorial | Knife Making

[@RedBeardOps]

00:00​ - Making A Template 02:48​ - Cutting Pattern and Finishing Top 03:35​ - Stamping and Tooling 08:55​ - Affixing Belt Loop 11:39​ - Gluing, Folding, Leveling 12:57​ - Edge Beveling, Grooving & Stitching 15:45​ - Edge finishing & Bag Kote 17:25​ - Final Product

[@boundarywaterz]

This video is just exactly what I needed to figure out the complete sheath building process. Very well explained and at this point has saved me from buying a $140 pricking iron which I just may never need…..thanks for your great youtube content!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ItsJustMeMcKee]

To me your channel is the best on a few levels. Your do a great job of explaining. Your knives are amazing and craftsmanship and how meticulous your work is, is above the rest.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoy the videos! Thank you!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I still can’t get over what an awesome tutorial that was as is with all your tutorials. I wouldn’t want to take from your potential capability as a knife maker / leather worker / engineering capabilities ect. But you are such a great educator. Thanks for bringing us along. Did I mention great content creator on KZbin.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey E.T. thanks a million man. Your comment means a lot. Have a great weekend!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Brother, I've been watching YT since it's inception. I've had a few YT channels and helped others with theirs. Your content is among the very best out there. Just incredible. Your method of teaching really speaks to me. Thank you! I'm at the point where I made your beginner knife, and the little forge and am about to HT my first knife. Thank you for all your guidance. It's making the process a lot fun!

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man! Glad to hear it. Good luck with your build!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

@@RedBeardOps Thanks! I also wanted to thank you for getting me to the Blade Forums. WOW!! Incredible artists on that forum, and very humble, helpful people. You rock!

[@RedBeardOps]

@@thehumblepundit9790 Man that forum has sooo much info on it over the years

[@timmer9lives]

I totally agree. I am so impressed with his instructions. They just don't come any better. I'm curious as to what kind of pad is that he is using.

[@bryanbarrow2913]

Nice craftsmanship, I really enjoyed watching you make the knife sheath. Awesome job.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Man I have drifted away from knives the past 6 months. I’m back and wow what I’ve missed. You’re right, you had no desire to do leather. 😳😳😳 that sheath is gorgeous!!! What a 180 degree change. I’m super jealous. I still have the leather you recommended to me quite a while ago. I’m gonna get back into trying out the leather.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man. It took me a while to enjoy it! I had to accept it was another craft that needed learning! Cheers

[@aleckelsey402]

This was so awesome 👍 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@arcticwolf1579]

Thanks so much for this video this is gonna be so helpful moving forward

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dustymileroad]

Bravo! Fantastic work, I am now inspired to give sheath-making a try. Thank you for another great video, Sir.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck with your build!

[@glenpaul3606]

Great job on the sheath, it sure looks like a professional job. Excellent tutorial throughout the entire process and some of the best narration and video ever on you tube. Thankyou...most enjoyable and educational.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertvigil1644]

This is the best video I have found for making a sheath. Thank you very much!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@visavispacemnc9019]

Man I sure liked watching your tutorial. I've made over a dozen or so sheaths and have only been doing leatherwork when I can for about 5 months. I don't have all the tools and stuff you do but it sure is nice watching it done. I'll have to get some of that leather you've got. I've just gotten hobby lobby stuff and it's thin so I'll have to redo my sheaths at some point...but hey it's helped me learn.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Good luck with your leather work sir!

[@markfulmer67]

Your leather work looks great! This worked out perfect for me, I just finished a new knife and was going to start the leather sheath today, great refresher for me! Love your content and appreciate everything you show, one of my favorite channels! 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Mark!

[@randywilkinsii3768]

Great work! I’d buy!! Great tutorial also. I do leather work occasionally too. It does take a lot of time to perfect a quality piece of leather craft you and others can be proud to own. Key word here is quality. It really makes a difference. I subbed, and God Bless friend!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed sir!

[@kmedd5069]

I have watched your video at least half dozen times. Here's the highlights: clear, concise, easy to follow and most of all the narrative is in cue with the video. My question is do you make sheaths to sell? the one in your video is an exact match to what i need. I just don't have the time or the skill. I have so many other projects going on I can't start another one. But as clean and meticulous as your work is I would like one of your sheaths. If ou have a website I can check out. Thank you.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks K! I don't make sheaths to sell. If you need a custom sheath; this is your guy - diomedesindustries.com/

[@Psalms144_1_2]

Nice work, looks good, your saddle stitch with knot is a dying art, not to many saddle stitcher's use it. Thumbs UP!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir!

[@everydaybladesinc]

Brother I’m a new knife maker and I’ve had a lot of success making knives. The biggest problem I’ve had is finding a reliable person to make sheaths for me. This video lets me know I can do this myself. Great video. Thank you very much. I appreciate you.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Good luck with your sheaths!

[@buddyhutchins3782]

You can do it yourself.............I say that because if I can you can ....just do it.

[@charleslamica5123]

Awesome job! A good looking handmade knife deserves to be housed in a good looking handmade sheath.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah, thanks Charles!

[@texaswelder3745]

I've been wanting to try my hand at leather since a few knives I've made just don't look right in Kydex. This video helps a lot!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad I could help!

[@johnkennedyswenja]

Another excellent tutorial, thanks for the upload.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@dangeo9613]

You did very well. I like your craftsman like attitude where the finished project is good but, the next project could be better because it is just a step on the learning curve. thank you for the detailed list below the video.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it! Cheers!

[@stonedape3285]

You earned yourself a subscriber! Your videos really helped me with making sheaths for my knifes. Even my morakniv companion has a fqncy looking sheath now😅

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@doodysdaggers]

Great instructional video man! I need to up my leather crafting game..

[@brockking9283]

Great job , I can only hope to get that good in the amount of time you have spent enjoying the craft 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers Brock!

[@MACK13]

Excellent easy to follow video. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. Mack, Yorkshire, UK

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hectoralers84]

Beautifully done. Wonderfully explained! Thank you! Well done!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobjones8864]

Nice work, I enjoyed the narrative much better than mumbling while working.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshd6307]

Another awesome video thanks for posting. I'm just getting into knife making and have found all of your videos very helpful and have given me the confidence to try this on my own. Keep up the good work! Also really like that you put the links in the description on where to find the products and tools you use!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you're enjoying them Josh! Cheers

[@brianc8921]

Great job, dude, excellent tutorial for a newb like me to leather work and sheath making.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

That sheath is beautiful. Really, well done! Love that basket weave. Just perfect.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Have a great weekend!

[@markrogers7044]

It's looking Great there Bud!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Mark!

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Very nice tutorial man, this should really help people that are new to leathercraft. Pro tip: If you heat your stamp with a heat gun it will stamp super clean, but not sure how much heat you can put into 3d printed stamp but it works great for the metal ones.

[@RedBeardOps]

My luck I'd melt it! lol

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Haha, I probably would also. Maybe I'll print a stamp and run it through some tests. Either way great video man.

[@WilliamWilson_org]

I *LOVE* your use of the rosette stamp on the inside of the camoflauger in the corners. That was very cool. I'm at about 3 months into leathercrafting, and picking up little tips and tricks all over the place. Thank you for sharing!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it William! Cheers

[@davidbrewer7919]

are there better kits to buy than others , any comment on a beginners tool kits ?

[@RedBeardOps]

@@davidbrewer7919 im not sure

[@anthonycapparelli5570]

Wow man really exquisite work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markteaney8381]

Great job on your way to becoming a pro

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@mattgallo9403]

Beautiful work man!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Matt!

[@99echo]

Just started working with some leather to add a little something to my Kydex sheaths. You've got some good tips here that address some of the frustrating things I was dealing with. Thank you!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir!

[@hatichartstudio1393]

That's great stuff. I making same pattern but just with the Eva foam. And then i ll paint it 👩🏻‍🎨 thanks for video ❤️love from Istanbul Turkey

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers from Texas! Glad you liked it

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice design. Nice tips and tricks. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. God Bless.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@truckguy4205]

Be proud of your work! Excellent video Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you kindly!

[@markteaney8381]

Enjoyed so much u are doing a great job photography so clear be proud of your work you deserve it. Your leather work # 5

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@ewaldseiland8558]

Excellent video, excellent sheath

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like it!

[@gailgardner293]

Thanks for an excellent video and a beautiful sheath

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EricTapio]

Great work in the process of making my first knife and sheath

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck!

[@manr.9106]

Really awesome and beautiful job with the sheath! A lot of “Pros” could don’t make sheaths that nice.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@lostbuffalo196]

Excellent job and very good commentary on process. I really like ur videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@geissi19]

Your videos made me start making knives. They are such good tutorials, thank you. Please keep it up!

[@RedBeardOps]

Great to hear! Keep up the good work and good luck with your projects!

[@paulcleveland100]

great video !! the best I've seen

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it!

[@wttdashb2]

Another well done video. Love the little circle stamp in the tight corners. I will incorporate that trick in my sheathes. Thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@galenlewis59]

Thanks for the educational video. I recently started leather craft and really like it. Your knife sheath is beatifully done. I really like the basket weave tooling. My compliments on your skills. Job well done.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly!

[@hyrcha60]

Great video/ tutorial, Thank you!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kniteprince3798]

Nice! Keep the vids coming! I like seeing the evolution of the sheaths, technique, and tools from the last video.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! This one is my best so far... on leather

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

I just finished my first bushcraft knife and I want to make the sheath myself, Your explanation was clear and concise. Thank you for making it easy to follow along,,,, Subbed and liked....

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Ken!

[@Killbilly31]

Love it man. Very descriptive. I've been making knives for about 6 months now, and of course, doing some leather working too. Thanks for the video.

[@RedBeardOps]

Right on!

[@Glenfilthie1]

Great show as usual, Red! That basket weave turned out super nice!👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tylerwalsh9020]

Another great video, Thanks so much for all of these highly detailed easy to follow instructional videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like them! Cheers!

[@tek9102]

Well done as usual.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christophercombs5977]

Your doing great with your leather craft. Keep chugging on. The Red Beard that could.

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate that!

[@Vanndam41]

That’s beautiful work, and even a better video. I really like how you throughly explain everything you were doing and why. I’m just beginning leatherworking and this helped me tremendously. Thank you and God bless.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maniakfpv8012]

Dude that came out so nice!!!! Learning so much through ur videos

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Cheers

[@whitecaps775]

Yes, much needed info, good looking build. Thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad to help!

[@RuralRoute3]

Really excellent work!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@kargandarr]

That tool that was used to make the tooling border deeper is a tracing stylus when used for working on leather. I have seen Japanese Crimson pricking iron being recommended as a good set of irons. They can be used to mark the placement of stitching holes or to punch them all of the way through the leather because they are a hybrid of pricking iron and punching tool.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the info!

[@raymondoreilly7569]

Great details on the video, love the way you can edit it and pin the categories. Have to learn more about KZbin. Well done. Making my first knife for sale this weekend, a rabbit knife. A small stalking knife design only smaller.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very cool Raymond! And thank you!

[@marknoble4131]

Innovative and creative. I've been studying leather working techniques for about a year and using the new techniques I've found as I create unique sheaths. I really like using a light under your pattern. New idea for me. I will implement it. Also liked the idea for the Japan Select basket weave punch you used. I've been searching for a good basket weave punch and I will buy one of these. Thank you for really clear instructions.

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice, Cheers Mark!

[@gregwhite585]

Great job I enjoy these videos

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@aidan2356]

I'm starting to get into knife making and this has been very helpful

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome man!

[@kevinmurray781]

Beautiful workmanship,thanks for your great channel I’ve recently ventured into knife making and making the sheaths I’ve learned so much from your channel keep up the great work

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome Kevin! Glad you're getting something out of the videos!

[@kiekerjan666]

Nice work man! I learned a lot!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad I could help!

[@legitpiglet7894]

Looks great!! Keep it up!

[@RedBeardOps]

will do! Cheers

[@thchilson]

Another great video. The sheath looks great! Keep up the great content!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers man

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Wow! Incredible job sir! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏻🤙🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CampfireKodiak]

Most impressive video! I learned a lot of useful tips to try out! Thank you! I also subscribed!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrSoloun]

Yea nice sheath, you should be proud of that leatherwork, I'd be pretty happy to receive a sheath like that with a knife. Good vid as well, I like the way you show what your doing with the narration explaining things as you go, you are a very good teacher, I've learned a lot from your vids. Your self made tools are doing a good job as well :) Good to see.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Cheers

[@williamknapp9497]

Wow very well done, really helpful, beautiful work!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oofie0]

Love this one! Great video and beautiful result!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikenorris6769]

Very good video, I'm possibly about the same stage with leatherworking in that initially I wanted to be able to make sheaths for my knives, I still picked up some good tips from your work! like your sheath a lot, I will try it for knife I have just finished, Have you tried ritza tiger thread for sewing, really nice, made in Germany I think, keep up the good work..

[@RedBeardOps]

I've heard good things about that thread! Haven't tried it though. Good luck! Cheers

[@CalebStewartPhoto]

have you ever heard of using a black sharpie to color the edges and darken tooling? i have used one on my edges and seems to work great, i havent ever done any tooling yet

[@RedBeardOps]

Sounds like a good idea!

[@wolfman75]

Awesome!!! Great Video!!! I have a question: Why cover the whole knife & not the standard blade only? I am new to this, so I was just wondering.Thank You!!!! 😲👍😎😃✌

[@RedBeardOps]

When it comes to a pouch sheath, working up ~2/3 of the handle helps greatly with retention. Especially if you're not water forming the leather.

[@Aquatic_Bat]

Are the saddle stitches necessary? Love your channel by the way keep up the good work man 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

I wouldn't make a sheath without them personally. Thanks man!

[@paydonkniepkamp7146]

That looks great!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@adrianhernandez974]

Hola amigo, fantástico video. Gracias !!! Saludos desde Ecatepec, México 🇲🇽

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks cheers from Texas!

[@sudo_nym]

Great job, James! Came out great! Can you measure the (mm) thickness of the pin you use to put the hole in for the stitches, please? I’ll then get my dad to turn up a few on his lathe. Looks like a great tip! Cheers buddy 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! It measures 0.055" in diameter.

[@sudo_nym]

@@RedBeardOps Thanks buddy 🙏🏻

[@aaronhughes827]

Amazing tutorial, but I'm not that professional (yet). What would you recommend for a sheath that requires less leatherworking tools that i dont have? Maybe you could do a tutorial for a more basic version using basic tools that would appeal more to the beginner?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Aaron, there are some cheap leather tool kits on Amazon that could get you into the game.

[@robertguerrero8009]

Well done hand, cheers...

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Robert!

[@randomcrapstudios8398]

Got into knife Making and wanted to start making sheaths for them, thanks for this great tutorial. Too bad I'm broke, though.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it could help!

[@slic_sinatra5891]

​@@RedBeardOps is that half inch welt measured from the blade? Or from the previously mentioned 3/32 line? Couldn't quite tell from the video?

[@RedBeardOps]

@@slic_sinatra5891 from the 3/32

[@slic_sinatra5891]

@@RedBeardOps ty

[@thejkaz1]

I think that sheath may be worth more than the knives I make. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thank you sir! Glad you liked this one

[@SuperRobertheath]

I definitely don’t have the patience for a sheath that nice. I’m gonna have to stick to Kydex for now.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks Rob! Cheers sir

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Haha. Just wait, that leather bug will bite you one day. 😂

[@chrisjacobo7997]

Wow thanx for the vid it will be very helpful.... you are getting better 😏

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Chris! Cheers man

[@chrisjacobo7997]

@@RedBeardOps 🙋🏻‍♂️ hope you make more vids

[@weswerblades6497]

Looks fantastic! Great job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andreasdaroglou4208]

Congratulations on a nice job I wanted to ask you how many millimeters thick is the skin?

[@RedBeardOps]

It's around 1/8th inch thick I think

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

you a good job on that project and video

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@robertward553]

Good looking, nice work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hogan6216]

VERY NICE....WELL DONE......

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@uncleronny6748]

Nice work. Just a thought you inspired with this video...what about chip carving or checkering the knife handle to match that dope basketweave you achieved? It's what my old boss called 'repetition of a theme' when he was preaching the sawdust gospel.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Ronny, that would look really cool for sure!

[@swamppifi6186]

Very good video...Thank you.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@dzguthrie]

I really have enjoyed this tutorial.. I haven’t been able to find the Japan Basketweave stamp you mentioned on Amazon. Could you let me know which tool stamp number you used. There are 3-4 different stamp models of that brand. Thank you so much for your instructional video.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey donald, I put a link to the exact stamp in my video description. Cheers sir!

[@tommylancaster8260]

WOW Looks Great. Very well crafted and finished. Are you taking orders? :) I Just now started looking at which knife I can use as my EDC concealed. Thanks for sharing.

[@RedBeardOps]

They Tommy, I'm not currently taking orders; sorry about that!

[@DuaneChapman-hr9vs]

Great video! What did you use in the drill press to punch the holes for stitching?

[@RedBeardOps]

I generally use a big needle or a small nail