Leathercraft. Making the Bushmaster Knife Sheath. PART 1.

[knifemakejake]

I just tried my hand a making a sheath last week. It came out fine, and it was for a homemade knife I had done a year or so ago. the finish on the knife is that same hot wax thing you show, and your videos are what have gotten me this far. Thanks!

[RDPproject]

@knifemakejake

wow...thank you for sharing that mate. I appreciate it alot.

I dont hear much from people who have tried things out due to my videos. So thank you again.

Rob.

[knifemakejake]

@RDPproject It's Still not as good as what you make. How do you get the wax to stay in the wood of your knife? It seems like the wood is not being heated enough to open up the pores, but I'm worried that I'll burn it.

[RDPproject]

@knifemakejake

The wood does get hot, enough to soak up some of the wax. You only need a small amount to soak in to create the barrier thats needed. Besides...as you use it. You can redo it befor you put it away when you get home from camping.

[Waldhandwerk]

Cool, cutting with your modified Fireman axe ; ) Great and perfect work, as always and very relaxing to watch ; ) Best regards Sepp

[RDPproject]

@Waldhandwerk

Thank you Sepp. It worked out really well. I am about to make a sheath for the Axe. Nothing fancy...just something simple to protect the blade.

rob

[Waldhandwerk]

@RDPproject Haha, the knife maker! Not primarily to protect from hurt your self, something to protect the blade! Cool, I am looking forward. Happy Day Sepp

[RDPproject]

@Waldhandwerk

Ha ha ha.... :-P

[KonstantinKuehn]

wow rob your an excellent craftsman! im soo jealous of your ability to make beautiful knives and stunning leather sheaths.. its not faaiir!!!

[RDPproject]

@KonstantinKuehn

LOL....thanks mate. I couldnt do this 2 years ago...

Easy enough to learn...you just gotta put in the time.

[labrat7357]

Rob, Looks great so far but you seem a bit troubled about the mounting of the firesteel etc. Before you go attaching things on the outside , give some thought to opening the seam on the sheath and thinning down a small section of the welt and the ends of the loop and re-sew the seam . It is a bit of extra work but you will get a much better final appearence and it will look like an integral part of the sheath, like it was ment to be there. I look forward to the second part. Cheers

[RDPproject]

@labrat7357

Thanks for the advice. But I wasnt troubled....I just think alot about stuff befor going ahead with it.

I do know how to do it the way you said...but this is my personal sheath so im not that fussed about it. Also...in the final part I explain why I did it the way I did.

[melbrenton1]

Good eye you got..lol

[RDPproject]

@melbrenton1

Thanks Mel...

[gjholcomb]

great video as always 5 *.against my better judgment,i think im going to make a knife and see if i have the skills.im not holding my breath. you make it look so easy i cant help being inspired.thanks. jerry.

[RDPproject]

@gjholcomb

Mate...go for it...and even if you think its no good...keep at it. It gets much easier with time and practise....as does most things....lol

[ArtistBlade1972]

That's going to be a nice sheath Rob. Great work

[RDPproject]

@ArtistBlade1972

Thanks Evan.

[cam131313cam]

likethe look of the flap covering the entire handle, don't see that too often any more

[RDPproject]

@cam131313cam

Thx Cam.

[suvarak]

Thank you for this video. Question, and that the skin you used?

[RDPproject]

@suvarak

Sorry Timur...what do you mean by 'skin' ?

Are you talking about the leather?

Rob.

[suvarak]

@RDPproject

The skin of the animal you used in the sheath? What do you think is better?

[RDPproject]

@suvarak

What i uesed was Cow hide. you can use almost any leather you want...but I think that cow hide is the best as its the thickest.

Rob.

[Killahofosho]

very nice sheath i especially liked seeing you use all those tools axe,multi-tool, etc. i hate using glue on my sheaths but a triple stitch is harder than it looks hahaha

[RDPproject]

@Killahofosho

The stitching will be done today. Most people use special leather bonding glue.

I just use the old PVA wood glue and it works great. That with the stitching and it takes some serious force to break it. Part two will be uploaded tonight.

(Sunday night Brisbane time)

[angrybuck1]

awesome beltloop,already during this video i made this change to my sp5.so awesome, thanks.

[RDPproject]

@angrybuck1

Dude...you should do a video about it. It can be your first video upload. :-)

Dont worry about speaking english if its not very good. You can always use Annotations as english subtitles if you want.

If you do make a video of it. Let me know.

Je moet doen een video over. Het kan uw eerste video te uploaden. :-)

Rob.

(google translate used)

[angrybuck1]

@RDPproject i will try,got to ask a friend with a camera and knowhow.this is all new to me.will let you know.....peter.

[jolietjake1970]

Great job!! -as always cant wait for part 2.

[RDPproject]

@jolietjake1970

Thank you George. Its coming shortly.

Rob.

[bushcraftbartons]

Excellent!!!! Looking good Rob.....Now where is part 2 ? :) it certainly is an I LIKE video as always....

[RDPproject]

@bushcraftbartons

Ha ha ha...Thanks Mike. Im filming part two today...sunday our time...saturday night your time. It should be done and uploaded by sunday night here.

Rob.

[BuschTukkerMan]

Thats a great and interesting video:)

[RDPproject]

@BuschTukkerMan

Thank you Busch.

[Mraussieadventurer]

great sheath mate i wish i had the skills to do something like that

[RDPproject]

@Mraussieadventurer

Get some leather, get some good cutting tols. Buy some strong thread and glue and start playing about with it all. You will see how easy it really is. Just make sure your cutting tools are really sharp. It helps alot. Im sure you can find some leather kits in some kind of hobby shop somewhere.

[Mraussieadventurer]

great to see you putting that Axe into good use lol cheers mate

[RDPproject]

@Mraussieadventurer

LOL....Thx mate.

[torquefactory]

It is a pleasure to see you working! Thank you very much Rob! Mike

PS: 22 views and only 2 ratings. Let's show him the respect he deserve !

[RDPproject]

@torquefactory

Thanks for the thumbs up Mike.

[PiPphiltitley]

nice work fella!

when you mentioned your putting mod's attachments on the sheath i was like arrrr mate why did you not put them in when you constructed the sheath so it is stitched as one, but now i am intrigued mate!

lol we have the same design process if i go QT while working leave me alone a or you spoil the thought process. class.

stay safe pip

[RDPproject]

@PiPphiltitley

The outer layer of the sheath when folded over is 2 layers. Then you have a single spacer in between them...so thats now 3 layers. If you put the loops in between the original 2 layers...you will have a thickness of 4 layers. You can do it that way if you want. When I make sheaths...all the layers are glued, then drilled, then stitched. So the number of layers really doesnt matter much. Adding the loops after just makes it easier to pick just the right spot for them.

[RDPproject]

@PiPphiltitley

Also...later down the track..If I want to change it around...

I can.

Without damaging the main seal of the actual sheath itself.

Rob.

[PiPphiltitley]

@RDPproject with you mate! looking forward to the 2nd part!

i was thinking that the spacer piece could be fabricated with the loops in it (loops stitched back on its self) so only three layers would be made not four. but this would tack some for planning of the positioning of your additions and as you say mate that way is not as east to change down the track.

the finished article will be stunning as ever Rob with the TLC you put into your work.

stay safe pip

[Snicke22]

+++++

[RDPproject]

@Snicke22

Thx mate.

[ColinOutdoors]

Looking good Rob

[RDPproject]

@ColinOutdoors

Thanks Colin...Im waiting to go to bed so I can finish the job tomorrow.

I enjoy my leather work. After this is finished...Im gonna be making a

sheath for my Axe.

[ArtisanTony]

haha, now I need an ax for my leather work :) I just made a leather holster for my Glock. A nice change of pace from making knife sheaths. Very nice!

[RDPproject]

@ArtisanTony

yeah i saw that video mate. Good work.

[ArtisanTony]

@RDPproject I can tell by your work you have more patience than I do. I have so many things I want to do I tend to rush through one to get to the other. Keep up the good work :)

[RDPproject]

@ArtisanTony

Well....depending what you need doing...

For a small fee you could out-source the work...lol

[ArtisanTony]

@RDPproject lol, we artisans do not outsource this type of work :)

[knivesandstuff]

black on black. haha couldnt see much except the axe work. thats a good solid sheath. on with the knifetest Noss. ;)

[RDPproject]

@knivesandstuff

Yeah...I had my camera on the wrong setting as well. There was plenty of light...but if not on the correct setting...the cameras sensor doesnt even bother to try to pick up anything....lol