Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Create your leather knife sheaths - Volume 1

GUIDE TO KNIFE CASES - VOLUME 1

Create your own leather knife sheaths to protect them!
Make your cases, also called sheaths, yourself using this book which will guide you through the steps to follow.
This book will teach you basic leatherworking techniques as well as professional-level tips. It will guide you through the different steps to produce your own knife sheath. Every step, from the first sketch to the final leather processing, is explained in an understandable way with high quality words and pictures. Choose from four different designs, each shown in detail.
The book has been designed so that it remains open when you put it down thanks to its spirals. The size of images and fonts large enough to be visible and readable when the book is next to you while you work.
The text is in English but the many photos of step-by-step tutorials allow you to understand the creations and reproduce them easily.

144 pages
Volume 1
Dimensions of the book: 15 x 23 cm

Authors: David Hölter and Peter Fronteddu
Editions: Schiffer
There are other volumes, on sale in store:
- Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Create your leather knife sheaths - Volume 2: Welded sheaths step by step
- Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Create your leather knife cases - Volume 3: Welded cases with snap closure and Mexican buckle

SUMMARY :
- A few words to start
1. The basics
- The right leather sheath for my knife
- The choice of materials (leather, thread, glue, dye)
- Tools (cutting, shaping and other tools)
2. Project 1: The quiver-style holster with integrated belt loop
- Planning and designing the leather case
- Creation of the model
- Preparing parts for construction
- The creation of the belt buckle
- Adjustment and gluing
- Sewing the leather case
- Cleaning cut edges
- Dyeing and shaping of the leather case
- Seal cut edges
- Impregnate the leather
3. Project 2: The case with leather lining and riveted belt loop with snap closure
- Planning and designing the leather case
- Creation of the model
- Build the belt loop and attach it to the scabbard blade
- Gluing the leather lining
- Preparation and assembly
- Sewing the leather case
- Cleaning cut edges
- Dyeing and shaping of the leather case
- Seal cut edges
- Impregnate the leather
4. Project 3: The Leather Case with Protective Strap and Belt Loop
- Planning and designing the leather case
- Creation of the model
- Prepare and emboss the sheath blade
- Dyeing and varnishing of leather
- The adjustment of the cord and the stitching of the leather case
- Dyeing and varnishing of cut edges
5. Project 4: The leather case with flap and sewn belt clip
- Planning and design of the leather sheath
- Creation of the model
- Build the parts and attach the belt clip
- The positioning of the flap
- Dyeing and varnishing of cut edges
- Sealing and impregnation of leather
6. Tips for Leather Cleaning and Care
- Annex
- Models
- List of suppliers