The question I have is how to make this scabbard without the knife you are making it for. My husband has bought these for our sons and I think I know the way to get the strings on, only I want to use rawhide. Rawhide is difficult to figure out, and I haven't accomplished it yet. With 5 grandchildren I really want to figure out the knife scabbard. I am 64 years old and have had a stroke plus have M.S. and breast cancer so time is an issue. Anyone who can give me advice on working with rawhide I would really appreciate it. Also, building the scabbard without the knife. Thanks for taking the time to read.