Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Create your leather knife sheaths - Volume 2

KNIFE SHEATH GUIDE - VOLUME 2

Create your own leather knife sheaths to protect them!
Make your own sheaths, also called scabbards, with this book that will guide you through the steps.

This book will explain 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 treatment, is explained in an understandable way with words and high-quality images.

This book will guide you through the steps to produce two premium welded sheath designs: a welded sheath with an attached belt loop, and one with a belt clip and retention strap. This book also serves as a manual for developing other sheaths of your own design.
The book was designed to stay open when you lay it down. The images and fonts are large enough to be visible and readable when the book is next to you while you work.

The text is in English, but the numerous step-by-step tutorial photos allow you to understand the creations and easily reproduce them.

144 pages
Volume 2
Book dimensions: 15 x 23 cm
Authors: David Hölter
Publisher: Schiffer

Other volumes are available in store:
- Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Volume 1: David Hölter & Peter Fronteddu
- Book "MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS" - Volume 3: Welded sheaths with snap closure and Mexican loop

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- A few words to start
1. Introduction
2. Project 1: The welded sheath with attached belt loop
- Planning and design of the leather sheath
- Creating the pattern
- Building the belt loop and attaching it to the scabbard blade
- Preparing the front blade
- The back belt loop
- Making and assembling the welt
- Gluing and stitching the sheath
- Cleaning the cut edges
- Dyeing the sheath
- Sealing the cut edges and impregnating the leather
3. Project 2: The welded sheath with belt clip and retention strap
- Planning and design of the sheath
- Creating the pattern
- Building the belt loop and attaching it to the scabbard blade
- Gluing and stitching the sheath
- Cleaning the cut edges
- Dyeing the sheath
- Sealing the cut edges and impregnating the leather
6. Tips for cleaning and caring for leather
- Appendices
- Choosing materials
- Tools
- Small glossary
- List of suppliers