First Two Sheaths

[BOHUNTER]

Hello, Im new to leather working. I started playing around with some knife blanks and now im into leather and its very exciting making awesome last forever items. My first sheath was a large knife project. Plain and simple no details but clean. Took me 9 hours! I had no idea the time invested. I see works on here and Im in awe at the hours spent making some of the master pieces. Gives me a new look at it!

Here is my second attempt, took more than 6 hours. Desided to try something different. Colors and details. I was going to put a strap hole on the tip thats why its higher than centered, once I finishe d the piece why strap around your upper thigh! LOL

If you dont have patience this isnt the hobby you want. Now all my buddies want one .. HA where were they a week ago!!

Thanks for looking.

Steve

[Wishful]

That is a very nice start - keep up the practice and work on your edges. There are a lot of good tips for great edges on here. I like your arrow.

Edited May 26, 2011 by Wishful

[BOHUNTER]

You talking about the edge as in the burnishing edges? I started a fire on the large one watering after each burnishing, what could I do differently? All layers are cemented, hand saddle stitched. Tight as dicks hat band.

Thanks Steve

[Luke Hatley]

....15 hours well spent...........

[1911 Operator]

For the edges...sand paper. I use a stationary belt sander on something like this to get all my edges into a uniform surface, and then round them to desired shape and then burnish. On small projects I sand by hand. Takes forever. But it's worth it.

There is a article I read on here by someone way more talented than me, that taught me a lot about edges. Can't remember where it is, i'm sure someone can post a link.

Looks good. Got to have something to improve, or we'd get bored right?

[TexasJack]

You obviously have a good eye for leatherwork. Great job on both sheaths.

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