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Hi Mocivnik, those look great. My first projects (out of 5 total) were axe sheathes as well. The design is almost exactly like yours, except that yours look nice. Rob

Hi Wolfeyes, Have you looked at McMaster-Carr. They have tons of hardware, including latches. While their hardware is more for industrial uses, you might find something there that will suit your needs. This link for a window latch that, sort of, looks like what you want. https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-window-latches/=1d61rq4. Good luck, Rob

So, the gusset will just follow the curve with a bit of coaxing? In terms of assembly order, I plan to sew the 2 gusset pieces together with the divider captured in the seam. Would I then just sew that whole assembly to the back and then the front? The Andersen Leather bag was constructed using a single piece of leather folded over to make the double gusset. He then slid the divider in and sewed it up after the front and back were sewn onto the gusset. Which way do you think works better? I will be hand sewing this not using a machine. Thanks, thanks, and thanks. Rob PS I visit a lot of forums of this type and this one is, by far, the friendliest and most responsive. Thank you.

I think I have enough scrap laying around to make a prototype for, say, GI Joe. I'll let you know how the real thing turns out. Thanks again.

Tugadude, that is comforting as my card-stock model is not behaving well at all. Thank you all for your help and suggestions. Rob

Thank you both. These suggestions are helpful. I intend to use a 4/5 ounce Chromexcel sourced from Maverick Leather.

Greetings from, ordinarily, sunny Florida. I've been working with leather for only a brief time -- made a few axe and knife sheathes, a small pouch, and a journal cover -- and would like to make a bag similar to the one featured in the picture. I can't seem to wrap my head around how the double gusset wraps around or is attached. Will the leather just bend to conform or does it need to be cut? I'd like to avoid the triangles often seen with an accordion gusset. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I've looked for the answer elsewhere on the site but couldn't find one. If this has been answered, please direct me to that thread. Thanks, Rob