The Best Sheath Design for Folding Pocket Knives | Kershaw Culpepper Side Carry Sheath

Sometimes you would rather carry your pocket knife on your belt than in your pocket. In this video we make a side carry leather sheath for a Kershaw Culpepper, a knife that most would never consider using with a sheath. This sheath design would work for almost any folding knife.

[@WilliamBowen-le3no]

I've molded a lot of knife sheaths and never thought to staple the leather down, good idea

[@rve4339]

Dittos, and i could not agree more.

[@SthrnAllStar]

I’ll be binge watching all of your videos tonight!

[@OglesbyLeather]

Thanks! I enjoyed watching a craftsman create.

[@latetodagame1892]

That's crazy how you get 'em to snap like that! Very nice!👍🏼

[@LittlyLary]

Nice to see a fellow Wyomingite om youtube, excellent video and beautiful sheath for a beautiful knife. That background in the intro looks like parts of Worland or Washakie County!

[@michealfrench6488]

Now that is a sheath I can get on board with. I like it.

[@wyomingwright]

Thanks!

[@ROE1300]

👍 Thank you, I am trying to make a similar sheath for my Buck 110 and this video was very helpful. That is one big dog standing with you in the opening segment.

[@volatilesky]

I appreciate leaving in the belt sander sending the sheath flying, it's happened to all of us but usually cut out, had me laughing since I know that feeling. Least whatever it hit didn't leave scuffs on the face of it like usually happens to me!

[@wyomingwright]

😁 glad you noticed

[@LarryReynolds591]

Oh man, I'm gonna make one of these for my Case Trapper. Thanks for the video!

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-ν9π]

I remember as kid my mother and aunties taking me to go with them and sample leathers, teach me secrets, still have my first tools from that time. ❤ lovely work. Just subscribed, keep up with nice videos

[@jerryreynolds8151]

Best I've seen on KZbin. 👏 👏 👏

[@wyomingwright]

That is generous, thank you!

[@puzzlering1]

Thank you another fantastic job, I just wanted to see how you did the belt loop, very happy now that I have a video to reference to👍 Thanks again Sam

[@wyomingwright]

Glad you found something helpful. I usually sew the top of the loop on the sheath first, then sew around the sheath until I get down to where the bottom of the loop folds to. Then I’ll fold it down and sew the bottom. It’s a little tricky with a double stitch. I have seen some people cut the back of the sheath with a long tab such that it can be folded down and used as the loop. I’ve toyed with the idea, but I like to have two layers of leather on the back and I like to have the flesh side inside the loop.

[@puzzlering1]

@@wyomingwright Hi sorry for the late reply, thank you very much for this tip and all your support and your very helpful videos and the techniques and advice, included in them. The leather hide I have is not as heavy/ thick as yours so I have cut twice as many pieces cut to size then glue them together before I start to assemble the piece, I have used this method frequently and it works well. Thank you again and I will let you know how I get on. Take care Sam

[@wyomingwright]

I actually like sheaths built that way. It’s nice to have the smooth side of the leather on the inside of your sheath. It’s just harder to work with that many layers of leather.

[@puzzlering1]

@@wyomingwright Thank you again, l am looking forward to watch your future videos Take care Sam

[@Charbarhousemusic]

Nice. I enjoyed watching that. Love the beeswax and tallow.

[@xAlphaSpiderx]

Wow that is amazing 🤩 thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@justinruiz03]

I like how in the beginning of the vid you have a cow, but he doesn’t know your about to cut up his cousin in the next scene 😂😂

[@desertratedc9596]

I found I like carrying my copper culpepper in an mkm magnetic clip sheath with a lanyard. That sheath is fantastic in general for making large to jumbo slipjoints very convenient to carry like a modern pocketclip knife.

[@kenuber4014]

Very relaxing to watch!! Nice sheath too. Thanks for sharing.

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you!

[@ricardorodriguez8469]

Wow simple and elegant. Good job

[@MrCharles960]

I think this is a very good vid for my current skill level of just getting going! Appreciate the pacing and visuals at key points. Not sure where Im getting that much bees wax and beef tallow thought!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good! Well made and looks cool! Thank you.

[@madcat1007]

Great job. Thanks for posting. Can you design one for a regular carry instead of a side carry? That would be great. I am having trouble designing.

[@ds2jim]

ooh, that's beautiful work! nice job.

[@qsprimalaccuracy9709]

TOP-NOTCH work!!! I wish I was there to buy you a sheath or two for my folders. Amazing!! 👏👏👏👏

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you. I appreciate the support!

[@njzeigler4370]

I made a sheath very much like this for my Victorinox Forester for camp use.

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

beautiful knife and sheath

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you!

[@Rick-fz7tt]

Beautiful work.✌️🪖

[@lucaslucaz]

The sound of the click at the end 👌

[@chrisallen7512]

This is insane man… I love it, wish I had one!

[@wyomingwright]

Thanks! I am making some for sale by order, so if your ever interested, shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@chrisallen7512]

Ok thank you man! I would love to order some from you! For dad, my brothers, guys I work with. If I was gifted a sheath like this, let me tell you I would be blown away sir! Keep up the great work and will email you!

[@ianbird8617]

Some great ideas cheers lovely job 😊

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you!

[@markvalente480]

I need one of these for my Buck 110. Are you taking orders?

[@apeterson23]

What is the brand and thickness of your tread? It looks high quality, just like your work!

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you! It is Maine Thread braided waxed cord. Burnt orange 0.3”. I really like their thread.

[@scottchapman9990]

Nice work it’s a pity you don’t have a logo to stamp on it as it is worthy of of logo 👍 once again nice work

[@urvideoizgay]

Wait, beeswax and beef tallow! What was that? I’ve never seen that before. I usually finish with resolene to seal the dye. Does this accomplish the same? Weather proofing maybe? I’m very interested in that step now

[@urbanknifeguy]

Nicely done!

[@bobbycorrell768]

Beautiful work

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you!

[@phillipgatelein8591]

Enjoyed this. Your new subscriber

[@_BigLife_]

Nicely done

[@jasonhudd]

What an amazing sheath. I ordered this knife after watching this video and it’s an amazing knife. I can’t believe it’s made in china. But fit and finish is much better than some of my recent case xx knives. Have you ever done anything with the kershaw federalist or a bench made proper?

[@wyomingwright]

No I haven’t but I’d love to

[@muhmurica4215]

Amazing work

[@colinw7496]

Beautiful work . Love the sheath. Is it essential to use double thickness on the back of the sheath?

[@wyomingwright]

No. But it does make a nice solid base for the sheath. I’ve started using a single layer of 8-9 oz leather on the back with the loop integrated, folded over, and sewn on the bottom.

[@juancastorena8247]

Wow very nice 👌

[@markhenderson2896]

Hats very nice work

[@domenicobeltramo6407]

Bel lavoro! Quanto è lo spessore della pelle?

[@Mark-jd1fr]

Could you talk about the leather you used-weight etc.Also the board you work on. Thanks.Also most videos I watch wet form the leather. Looks like not needed in your methods.

[@wyomingwright]

Hi Mark, thanks for your comment. I will try to include some of your questions in a future video. I use about 4.5 or 5-oz leather. Much thicker than that and it is difficult to wet mold details into the leather and sewing 4 layers becomes very cumbersome. 2 or 3-oz leather just feels a little flimsy, although the leather does stiffen up substantially after dipping in wax. So I try to shoot for the 4.5 to 5-oz zone. I do wet the leather before molding, I just didn't show it in this video to keep it a little more concise and because I've shown it in some of my previous videos. My work bench has a piece of rubber mat that is cut from a large 3'x4' mat that folks put in the bottom of their horse trailers. They are inexpensive and very durable. I also have an old rail anvil that I use for setting rivets and punching holes (not shown in this video). Thanks for your questions! I hope this helps.

[@angelmoran1433]

Good Jobs from Dallas

[@kimmower6196]

Hello l have messaged your website not to long ago but I'm wondering what size of harness needles you sew with,what size of thread,and what size of bottom snap for a flap on a folding knife. Also where do you order the patrs from thanks for your help.

[@wyomingwright]

I'm not sure the size of the needles, I got them too long ago and didn't keep a record. Found them on amazon. The thread is braided waxed thread from Main Thread Company. I've used both their .03" and .04" thread and like them both a lot. Lately I've been using the .03" more. I don't use snaps very often and can't recall a specific size. I need to buy some more, though so I should probably look into that. I get my tools from wherever I can find something decent and affordable. There's actually quite a bit on Etsy these days. I get my leather from Montana Leather Company

[@chrisbristol7167]

I use a beeswax blend also, never thought of doing a dip! Does it drain out ok on the inside? I am guess you just use that crock pot just for that …😂 I might try heating it up in a tin on my wood stove in the shop. … new subscriber !!

[@wyomingwright]

Yes it does drain out pretty well. If you leave the sheath in long enough for the leather temp to come up, after you pull it out, the wax runs off or soaks in. Sometimes you have to reach in with a toothpick on the seams to pull some out. Or I have also put them in the dehydrator at 140 F for a bit and that allows any excess to run off or soak in.

[@jeffreyjoseph5409]

What type of stitch is that? I am just beginning I have only used saddle stich would that work for this? Thank you so much, i have old school electricians knife I'd like to make this for.

[@wyomingwright]

Yep, it’s a saddle stitch. You can do a lot of leather work with a simple saddle stitch. Good luck 👍🏼🍀

[@robertkidnley93]

I litterly have been looking for sheath like this cant find one

[@wyomingwright]

Shoot me an email

[@garymaylon2025]

What weight leather do you use for molding pocket knives? Great video.

[@wyomingwright]

about 5 oz seems to be a good balance between thickness and mold-ability

[@fredpfeiljr6450]

Just found your video and really enjoy your work! I like your ideas for sheaths. Clean and rugged, and durable! Qualities that people appreciate! I am curious about the wax treatment. Being in South Texas, I wonder if it will "bleed" in this heat. Also just curious of you tried different mixtures or blend percentages of your wax, tallow mixture? Thanks, Fred

[@wyomingwright]

I’ve found it’s gotta be up around 130-150 F to melt the wax mixture again. So unless you leave it on the dash, I think it’d be fine. I’ve tried a lot of combos. I have kinda settled on 60-70% bees wax. The more tallow you use, the lower the melting point and the lighter the color of the leather. I think you’d be good anywhere between 45-75% bees wax. If I have projects with moving parts like flaps and snaps, I decrease the amount of bees wax to allow more flexibility in the leather.

[@fredpfeiljr6450]

@@wyomingwright Thank you so much for the information. It will be very helpful. I have been doing leather work for a while, but recently really started diving into sheaths, and enjoy doing them. I do some other leather items, that I may consider trying the wax on. Just have to figure out which ones !! LOL

[@utahprepper8925]

Curious about the tallow. Why add it to the beeswax?

[@wyomingwright]

Lowers the melting point slightly and softens the finish…helps with penetration at lower temperatures

[@utahprepper8925]

@@wyomingwright Thanks! Good to know.

[@dakotajohnson2182]

Curious to you make any for a buck 110? Looking for a leather worker that can make me one or two for my 110s (auto and non auto 110)?

[@wyomingwright]

I do. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@KnifedbyButter56]

This is beautiful do you sell sheaths?

[@wyomingwright]

Thank you! Not yet. But it’s my intention to by this summer.

[@gcranch9913]

What weight leather do you use and is it the same for all of the different applications ? Thanks

[@wyomingwright]

Usually 4-5 oz. You can use thicker leather for the back of the sheath if you want, but for wet molding, it gets difficult to work the leather around the fine details on a pocket knife. I’d use thicker leather on a holster or maybe on a bigger knife.

[@Camilio91]

Hello, what oil do you use in the pan? What thickness of leather? Thx

[@wyomingwright]

Hi! It is about 5 oz leather. I dipped it in a mixture of bees wax and beef tallow heated in an electric crock pot.

[@stevegroseclose4004]

very nice work

[@jcdfishing7394]

What’s the leather thickness?

[@wyomingwright]

4-5 oz

[@Westbird1]

What kind of lighter was that? I want one.

[@wyomingwright]

It is the Maratac XL peanut lighter. I love it.

[@escapetherace1943]

very nice. That knife looks like it'd be easy for your finger to slip onto though, I like the look not the design. Sheaths great though!

[@Arcturus0117]

Therapeutic

[@dilonbevins9721]

🫡

[@aaronm8694]

Hmmmmm.....those nails are leathercrafts worst enemy.

[@petrosspetrosgali]

It seems kind of odd that you’d want a sheath for a pocket knife.it’s a pocket knife.

[@wyomingwright]

I’m kind of an odd guy