Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1 by David Holter and Peter Fronteddu

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Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1
by David Holter and Peter Fronteddu

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Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through he steps to produce your own fixed blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, scabbards with leather lining and riveted belt loop, sheath loop, sheath with safety snap and attached belt loop, and scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tip on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with he know-how and tools to make sheath of your own design. Spiral bound, 139 pages, color photos & illustrations, 6 x 9" format.

The Table of Contents includes the following:

Basics

The Right Leather Sheath for My Knife
Choice of Materials
Choosing Leather for Leather Sheaths?
What to Look for When Buying Leather?
Which Thread is Best for Sewing?
Which Type of Adhesive for Gluing?
Which Leather Dyes for Coloring?
Which Method of Sealing the Cut Ends?
The Tools
Preparing the Workspace
Cutting Tools
Shaping Tools
Other Tools

Project 1: Quiver-Like Sheath with Integrated Belt Loop

Planning and Designing the Leather Sheath
Creating a Template
Preparing the Parts for Construction
Creating the Belt Loop
Adjusting and Gluing the Welt
Sewing Up the Leather Sheath
Cleaning the Cut Edges
Dyeing and Shaping the Leather Sheath
Sealing the Cut Edges
Impregnating the Leather

Project 2: Quiver-Like Sheath with Leather Lining and Riveted Belt Loop with Snap Fastener

Planning and Designing the Leather Sheath
Creating a Template
Constructing the Belt Loop and Attaching it to the Sheath Blade
Gluing the Leather Lining
Preparing and Fitting the Welt
Sewing Up the Leather Sheath
Cleaning the Cut Edges
Dyeing and Shaping the Leather Sheath
Sealing the Cut Edges
Impregnating the Leather

Project 3: Quiver-Like Sheath with Protective Strap and Sewed-on Belt Loop

Planning and Designing the Leather Sheath
Creating a Template
Preparing and Embossing the Sheath Blade
Dying and Varnishing the Leather
Constructing and Attaching the Belt Loop and Protective Strap
Fitting the Welt and Sewing Up the Leather Sheath
Dying and Varnishing the Cut Edges

Project 4: Quiver-Like Sheath with Flap and Sewed-on Belt Clip

Planning and Designing the Leather Sheath
Creating a Template
Constructing the Parts and Attaching the Belt Clip
Positioning the Flap
Fitting the Welt and Sewing Up the Leather Sheath
Sealing and Impregnating the Leather

Tips for Cleaning and Leather Care
Appendix
Templates

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