Great.  Thanks for all the help.  I think at this point my next question is, where is the best place to get the gear and what do I need?  I want to try to do a good job and not half-ass it, so I would like to have all the necessary tools, but I am also on a tight budget (and leash) so cannot spend too much.  What are the things I need to do a good job on a sheath and what are the things that will make my life easier but that I do not need?  Also, how many square feet of leather do I need?  Thanks for your continued help.