Rich1 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I have a guy that wants a ww2 holster with flap. I have made several holsters using 7,8,9 oz veg tanned leather. I have made him at least three. I always line mine unless instructed otherwise. He wants one with a soft lining and I'm not sure what to use or if it can be done. I usually use a 1 to 1.5 oz pig skin to line. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Make him a double layer 4/5, . . . it makes a pretty holster, . . . and a tough holster. Honest to goodness WW2 holsters I have seen were all in the 8/9 weight, . . . and were unlined. They only had an oil finish, . . . some were dyed black, . . . most were some shade of brown to darn near black. None had any finish other than oil from what I could tell. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich1 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Thanks Dwight I will have to try that. By the way like your saying at bottom. have a great day and may you be blessed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich1 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) So the guy decided he didn't want lined. I decided to attempt and use neatsfoot oil. It soften the leather. My first time using oil but I like way it turned out. Edited September 14, 2019 by Rich1 Don't want email on post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
