Repairing a Vintage Leather Tool Chest Handle (Part 1 - Fail)

A customer asked if I could repair a leather handle for a tool chest he was he was restoring. I've never done anything like this but I told him I'd do my best for him. This is the first part and it failed. I learned a few things along the way, stay around for part 2.
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[@gunnyoorah1846]

i would like to see your hard labor so i can avoid to do the same. I would look forward to seeing simple knife holders for K bar and 5 inch leathers. You are a great Leatherman OORAH!!

[@FatManLeather]

Semper Fi Gunny! It just so happens I still have my K-Bar and it is in need of a new sheath. I have a few repairs to finish then I believe I'll get that sheath made.

[@pfosterewu]

Great stuff! I have the same project in the works. If I may ask, what thread and needle are you using?

[@FatManLeather]

John James 004 for a needle and .8mm braided thread (Main Thread or Tiger thread, whatever is handy)