thefanninator Report post Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Hermann Oak 8/9 oz., neatsfoot oil, Fiebing chocolate & finished with Tan Kote, 7 spi. What do you sheath makers usually use? I think 8/9 may be a little thick. Edited March 22, 2015 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted March 22, 2015 8/9 is what I use on most of my sheaths. For bigger knives I may use even a little heavier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinctive Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Really good looking sheath. Stitching is really nice. Can you show us the back side? How are you doing your stitching holes? I'm using 6/7 oz with a 9 oz welt for a typical hunting knife. It find it allows a bit of the handle profile to show through which is a look I like. You can see the look a little further down this forum "Knife Sheath: Scrap Bin Project #4". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Backside is a little rough because the layers are so thick. I use different tools and techniques for different things. Usually I use a stitching groover, make a groove and then use a Tandy diamond chisel, punch all the way through and stitch with Tandy poly braided cord. But on this one I wanted more SPI and a finer thread. I used a screw creaser to make a line, marked my stitches with my Vergez 7 tpi pricking iron, punched it pretty hard to get it in deep. The used an awl and stitched with Crawford 3 cord linen thread from Royalwood. I think my awl needs sharpening because pushing it through all those layers was tough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Darby Report post Posted March 23, 2015 6/7 to 8/9 leather for most knives. If you want thinner edges you can skive down the edges, including the welt. If I am hand sewing thick leather I keep a cake of beeswax handy and prick it with the awl before punching through. It really helps get through thick leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Cool sheath, Chris! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefFilipino Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Nicely done, the stitching is impressive on the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malabar Report post Posted July 9, 2015 It depends on the sheath. If I'm doing bushcraft-type sheaths, then I use horsehide, which is typically bout 8-9 ounce. If I'm doing something with inlays, or with metal fasteners, I split the leather down to 4 ounce or so, and use multiple layers. tk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
