New Leather Crafter From Virginia, Ozark Trail Sheath

[NelsonG]

My first (reasonably done) sheath for an Ozark Trail knife.

I'm very new at this and would appreciate any comments.

Thanks

NelsonG

[mlapaglia]

Your concept is good. For a first timer its fine. You need work in cutting the leather out. Your stamping is shallow probably from stamping when it is still too wet or hitting it to lightly. Stitching is better than most for a first time. needs to be straighter and follow the curve better. Next time try thread instead of the sinew unless you were going for a period piece then sinew is correct. You also should burnish your edges.

Did you put a welt in the sheath? Its a middle layer that is only maybe 3/8 to 1/2inch wide. Keeps the blade from cutting the stitches.

Keep it up you have a great start.

Edited January 22, 2014 by mlapaglia

[NelsonG]

I know the cutting is lousy, just can't seem to do a long graceful curve. I use a utility knife with the replaceable blades. I also have a good pair of scissors.

I'll have to research the welt.

I am using thread.

Thanks for the comments.

Nelson

[EmbossingDieCompany]

Welcome from NY Nelson!