I made mistakes, learned a lot and completely enjoyed every minute of working with leather. I haven't made a knife or been in the shop for the last few weeks but making this sheath gave me a much needed kick in the butt to get me motivated again. Finished the sheath last Monday got back in the shop Tuesday and made a new knife cause I wanted to make another sheath :D
My new found passion wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for the very thoughtful and generous gifts from Bob Warner, a box full of leather working tools and Paul Long, tools and pieces of leather. Thank you gentlemen very much again!!

Dave


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Well Dave, Thats about as good as most seasoned veterans can do.Stitching and dye job look good.Way better than most knifemakers and I couldn't agree more that Paul and Bob are great guys.You did good my friend.Dave:) :101

You want to do mine too???
Darn,double darn good job:gossip: :rockon:

Couldn't be prouder :) Great job Dave, looks like your 100 and first, not your first!!

Of course with your reputation for attention to detail, we expected no less :D

Mike

As I have previously said about some excellent "first" sheaths, the only thing wrong I can find is that my logo isn't on it! Good on you, Dave!

Thanks you guys! but I think you're just being kind and encouraging to this newbie :)

This may sound a little wierd, after making this sheath it finally felt like I actually made and finished a complete knife for the first time, feels good!

Dave

Great job!

What size groover, overstitch wheel and thread did you use?
Looks like it's smaller that number 6 wheel that I use.

Thanks Alex

The groover I use is a very nice custom made adjustable that Paul Long so kindly gave to me, I don't know the brand name but it leaves approx. .070" wide x .020" deep groove. I think the Tandy adjustable leaves about the same maybe a little less.
#6 Tandy wheel
Size 5 unwaxed natural pure flax sinew thread


Dave

David, Man o Man that is some really fine work with the all important.......................ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!!

The stitching is absolutely perfect as is the finish on the edges. The leather....well you and I know the leather is a knockout. That Wickett and Craig Chestnut is just hard to beat.

You keep up the good work.

Paul

Horrible, terrible, awful...;) ahh, I can't keep a straight face and even joke about it! Looks great, Dave!!! :photo: You did a nice job on all aspects of it! Beautiful color, too. We see so many beauties posted by Sandy, Paul, and Chuck that it really takes a good job to stand out and this sheath does.

Thanks again guys, starting with quality tools and materials sure help things go a lot smoother!

Dave

Hey Dave, what an inspiration. I have been interested in making my own sheath for some time. Just made the trip to tandy and got basic tools and a hank of cow skin. Going to go for it and give it my best shot. If my first looks half as good as yours I will be well satisfied, (for a while at least.) Walt Barden Okeechobee

Thanks Walt!
Before making this first one I practiced doing the basics by making pouch type sheaths for my hand tools from scraps of leather Paul Long so kindly gave me (in fact the above sheath is from one of those pieces).
I got some practice in and my knives, edgers, groovers, wheels and things are now protected.
One thing I noticed with the tools, even the new ones, I needed to inspect, sharpen and polish because I was having trouble getting clean cuts and / or impressions with them.

Don't know much but would be very happy to share whatever I do know, send me an email if you'd like,
Dave

Dave, that's some serious advice for any craftsman. There's just no substitute for practice, and to be honest I never thought of making something potentially useful from my practice pieces. Great idea !
You also make a good point about inspecting tools, another sign of your attention to detail :)

Mike