biker55 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 Hello all, what's a good leather thickness for small projects, like phone cases, knife sheath, holsters, etc. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) Any thickness from about 1.2 / 1.4mm thru to about 2.2 / 2.4 mm for small items About 2.4 / 2.6mm for knife sheaths about 3.5 / 4.5mm for holsters Edited November 12, 2021 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davm Report post Posted November 12, 2021 On the holsters, you might want to think about using barge cement and gluing a lighter (4 oz.) to the inside. This creates a commercial type holster- plenty strong and thick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted November 12, 2021 Agree with all of the above. Keep in mind too, taste and preference comes into play as well. Some folks want slimmed down and super light stuff while others don't mind a bit of chonk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted November 12, 2021 For knife sheaths I use 2,5 to about 3,2mm, depending on the size & weight of the knife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biker55 Report post Posted November 13, 2021 thanks all, and the chart is really useful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) Solid advice so far, but try occasionally to not follow it You learn a lot about the limits of leather and the intricacies of different leather types by making stuff in the wrong thickness. And sometimes you hit a jackpot and make something great that nobody else makes just by playing with the thickness and type of leather. Edited November 13, 2021 by Spyros Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
