Dec 31, 2014 and finally probably not really, there is some more leather left a knivesheath for the first knive i made for myself a few years ago. Brads nordic sheath making instructions a preliminary word about the leather that you use for nordic style sheaths. Making leather knife sheaths 3 book setby david holter and peter. Binding screws rivet assembly bolt nail rivet for book binding diy leather. He also uses viking artwork on the book and supplies you with an option to get the pattern and artwork. This book shows how a welted leather sheath for a fixed blade is designed and constructed. Leather nylon plastic cases, leather sheaths finished, leather supplies. There are other kinds that are tanned and finished using different processes but veg tan is considered the leather of choice. Be sure and check out our new line of leather project kits. Pouchtype construction, covering over half the knifes handle for 34 tang knives. Offering high quality tools and materials for leather workers.
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