knife sheath making

[SHESABUTE]

WHAT ARE THOSE RIVITS CALLED?

[neonpike]

@SHESABUTE theyre 7mm single cap from e bay and the press studs are from there too

[45CaliberCure]

Good grief, I gotta get some rivets. That would save a lot of time otherwise stitching up straps, etc... Thank you for the awesome video.

[mandolin156]

maniac



[ReaperFromROBLOX]

Truly inspirational.

[Phatknives]

nice! how long did it take in total?

[neonpike]

@Phatknives about six hours from what i can remember ... most of that was the blade gripper 

[Phatknives]

@neonpike ok cool, nice job

[joedacop]

Very impressive sir. I like the way you edited your video as well. I hope to become as skilled as you!!

[Febeleh]

Or perhaps it is just your beater/user blade.

[neonpike]

@Febeleh thanks for that . yes , i use the knife on a regular basis for splitting sticks for my fire , so is scratched up anyway . the copper does leave a trace on the metal , so wouldnt be suitable for a polished blade

[Febeleh]

Very nice video, well edited, and very informative. You made the sheath look so easy to make, and it was beautiful at the end. Though, I have to ask, aren't you worried about the metal that is holding the knife in will scratch the knife?

[slip23us]

Thank You that was a great video, I'm getting into making knives and this will help me alot to make a sheaths

[aceconklin]

Great job! And good video! No crap parts; all to the point!

[RAMBOKIDx7]

@neonpike WOW! nice job man I have always wondered how to do that. where do you buy your rivets and button snaps thats all i need now.

Thanks,

[neonpike]

@RAMBOKIDx7 thanks . i got all the rivets and press studs from e bay . its a while ago but i think they must still be available . the rivets are 7mm single cap .

[RAMBOKIDx7]

@neonpike Alright thanks man sounds good but how much do they cost? and is it possible to just buy these in a hardware store?

Thanks,

[hansmikkelsen]

i'm in the scouts and all the scouting knives are very bad and im thinking of making my own knife and this vid was very helpfull cause i neded a good vid that shows how to make a sheath very good vid keep up the good work :)

[BlueDemonGTR]

that was one of the videos I enjoyed watching..

thanks, nicely done..

and yeah, nice hole puncher you got there..

[bazzatron666]

Wow - that is beautiful...

[MrPdante]

nice

[newtubetubetube]

LOL. Old style kydex.

[MilitantMax1]

Where did you get the leather?

[neonpike]

@MilitantMax1 it was given to me by the guy who makes korzina knives . i dont usually get to work with new leather of that quality . i usually buy old leather items like satchels

[Baldovino63]

Why a metal inlay? 

[neonpike]

@Baldovino63 i wanted a spring to hold the blade so the strap doesnt have to be fastened during work , and it will hang upside down without the knife falling out and i hadnt seen it done before

[Baldovino63]

@neonpike Do the metal inlay scratch the blade?

[neonpike]

@Baldovino63 well its copper so it leaves a trace rather than a scratch , but the knife is in costant use on my hearth for splitting sticks so it doesnt really matter as its covered with scratches

[Baldovino63]

@neonpike Thanks.

[siegeandspike]

Awesome video, thanks.

[MrRdmiss]

Silk purse out of a sows ear...........I bet he can grow his own food too

[iashakezula]

drilling holes on leather.. woohoo..I like that better than a punch...and I saw a technique that solves a problem I have with leatherwork... thanks for sharing.

[jackeatsfish]

A talented hack. Try boosting your quality control by a factor of 10...sorry.

[neonpike]

@jackeatsfish youve got to be a school teacher with a need to leave a comment like that .

[MrRdmiss]

@jackeatsfish oh....... jackeatsfish my bad I thought it said jackassfish never mind

[007m80]

@MrRdmiss sorry dude that was lame.

[Loganthered1]

It made me sad to watch you using a hammer as an anvil.

check out a company called Harbor Freight

search for Anvils. They have a nice 15 lb one for about $20.

There you go.

[neonpike]

@Loganthered1 thanks , a small anvil would be handy . i usually use a piece of polished railroad track but it wouldnt apeal to anyone planning to make a sheath using basic workshop tools

[Sudz1911]

You must work with leather alot

[4mpeed]

you should start a company for custome sheaths no kidding

[neonpike]

@4mpeed thanks very much , i would probably get bored after the first three though , unless making mega fortune . possibly better patenting the gripper sheath

[kickingbird2012]

beautiful sheath.nice video.great craftsmanship.the only thing i wondered was,i thought u would fold the belt loop over on itself instead u cut the slits like the old 1950's sheaths.i never found that way to hold up very well but the sheath is great looking.

[neonpike]

@kickingbird2012 probably the loop over type would be the strongest of the two methods . i was limited by the size of the sheet of leather ... it would have needed to be 4" longer to cut out the loop . i minimised the risk of the belt slits tearing by punching a hole at the end of each . thanks for the feedback

[thefxable]

where would i go to get on of those knives?

[neonpike]

@thefxable i got the blade from moonraker accesories ( a uk based company ) and put the handle on . if you look on you tube for neonpike knife making , theres the build on

[thefxable]

@neonpike thankyou for your help by the way nice work on the handle

[wilazzo]

espectacular!!! esxelente!!!

[wilazzo]

espectacular!!! exelente!!!

[YoungSophos]

Biggest 2 things I noticed: First, very well edited. Exactly what I needed to see, nothing extraneous. Second, I envy you your workshop!

[paintballhead03]

very nice, and i dont even like leather shealths.

[dizzaeble]

amazing!



[sugarjhonmary]

Decent work truly handcrafted.

[Hellgap50]

Ive never seen anything like this in my life , I really like the sound of the birds in the background.

[OmicronIII]

Dude... outstanding craftsmanship. Very well done. I'm working on a sheath for a short sword and this gave me some good ideas. Thank you.

[christopher5361]

Well done sheath AND video. Very relaxing and fun to watch. Very informative the way you filmed it.

[Troutfisher16]

I just got leather from the swap meet and a local shoe repare man to make my sheath

[neonpike]

@Troutfisher16 good way to do it , shoe repairers have the best tools for the job , and must have made a change for him

[Troutfisher16]

Cool sheath easy to follow just made one thanx to u

[Sergeykhpi]

ОФИГЕТЬ.

[oblivionboy1]

where do u get your pins from?

[neonpike]

@oblivionboy1 ebay , they are 7mm single cap rivets

[SDWFRM]

GOD work old boy !

[MrJohnnyboy1978]

Is there any online leather shop for international buyer?



[neonpike]

@MrJohnnyboy1978 i dont know that one , i,m afraid . i was given the leather i used in the video . i usually use older leather from satchels or wider belts

[mainetrapper]

@MrJohnnyboy1978 hey i know of a place where you can buy leather no mater where you are in the world. its called jantz supply, it specializes in knife making materials.

[jigman472]

why do i need a hole punch?

[neonpike]

@jigman472 it stops the leather tearing at the end of cuts . theres one hole at a minute into the video where i cut across the top of the flap . and then to make the slits for the belt loop , i punch a hole top and bottom then cut in between . if you cant get a punch a drill would probably do

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Very good video. You did a very good job. The sound of the birds in the background make this video nice too.

[jigman472]

and the leather is fairly cheap to say you get 144 inches square but the only downside is ill have to dye it myself.

[neonpike]

@jigman472 its possible to dye some leathers with wood stain , but if its finished with a silicon it wont soak in . so test a bit first

[jigman472]

no not just for the leather all the equipment i need.

[jigman472]

lol haha ok thanks i worked out about 12 sheaths so spending £35 i make a profit really but i don't know where i could sell them. oh and also how would the sheath be without the brass? i have so much to ask but i don't want to bother you.

[neonpike]

@jigman472 thats a lot of dosh for leather . there must be some kicking around that you could have a go with

[jigman472]

Neonpike youre like the best person on youtube thank you very much for your help. one more quick question sorry to bother you but how many sheaths could i make out of 1 sq foot for a knife about 8 to 8.5 inches long?

[neonpike]

@jigman472 not sure about that one jigman . maths not my strongpoint and i didnt keep the paper template i made for that sheath

[jigman472]

would 3mm or 3.5mm thick veg tan leather be thick enough and good enough for the job?

[neonpike]

@jigman472 i think the leather i used in the video was around 3.5 mm . i have used thinner if it was stiff , so should be fine

[jigman472]

Can anyone tell me if you have to wet the leather or not? As you can probably tell i am beginner trying to make my first sheath

thank you

[neonpike]

@jigman472 ive had neetsfoot oil recomended for putting on the parts of the leather that are folded , to stop it tearing . i wouldnt put liquid all over

[jigman472]

I can't seem to find leather anywhere could you give me a type of shop or a specific shop to look at?

Thanks again.

[neonpike]

@jigman472 i go into charity shops and boot sales occasionally to see if theres any school satchels or bags . e bay is pretty good too exept theres no way of knowing how thick the leather is . wide belts are useable if you dont mind riveting or stitching down both edges

[jigman472]

Thanks neonpike!!

[alphazeta2010]

A nice display of skills. Thanks for sharing

[jigman472]

can anyone tell me all the equipment i would need to make a sheath like this one?

thanks

[neonpike]

@jigman472 thanks for the subscription . if you used brass you,d need a fair bit of kit . the sheath without brass ( doesnt have to be there ) you,d probably need a strong hole punch , craft knife , leather .. new or a satchel or bag from a charity shop 7mm single cap rivets (e bay) press studs with punch ( e bay ) a hand drill and bit same diameter as rivets , sandpaper

[Hornbag73]

I have never made a sheath, is the brass to hold the blade secure? does it serve any other purpose?

[neonpike]

@Hornbag73 when i made ny first sheath , the crossguard of the knife didnt fit snugly agaist the leather . and there was a gap where part of the blade was visible . so i added a brass collar which allows a sharper angle in the leather . also i liked how sword scabberds are sprung to grip the blade , so i combined the two . i,ll put a hole at the tip of the next one so i can hang it upside down , next to my fireplace

[ShmeegleSon]

pure awesome

[kimokanka]

Hell of a job, and look good too !!

[bearclaw361]

Good Job!!!

[TheAsterixx]

I like this video . I do not think that it was realy necesary to put the safety for the knife handle .

[puroloya1]

awesome :)

[MrNightshade69]

very nice

im starting this as a hobby

[useaknife]

did the brass insert scratch the knife

[neonpike]

@useaknife  it leaves a polished strip more than a scratch , but the blade is pretty scratched anyway as its kept on my hearth for splitting sticks

[useaknife]

@neonpike ooo ok well thank you

[wetcanoedogs]

that was a good "cut the chase" video!..i could really do that with the stuff i have around.

[ZachCeballos08]

What kind of thickness of leather would you suggest for a tom brown tracker knife?

[neonpike]

@ZachCeballos08 the leather in the video is about 4mm ,  although i have used thinner if its not too floppy

[neonpike]

@wildeturkey03 youre welcome , let me know how it goes

[LandAndSeaKahuna]

What kind of rivets are you using?

[neonpike]

@LandAndSeaKahuna see third comment down

[neonpike]

@wildeturkey03 i think i used 7mm single cap rivets from e bay . the press studs were from there too

[baconoirgrape]

You have taken leather working for ones best knife to a new level. Outstanding job. I liked how the copper insert insured the stability of the knife, making it unlikely to be lost in the bush. Simple tools, steady workmanship: thanks.

[coopsbrewer]

nice sheath id love to be able to make stuff like that

[TrueOutdoorsMan16]

wow amazing knife !

[neonpike]

@TrueOutdoorsMan16 thanks , theres a video of a similar knife being built under the title  knife handle with riveted tang

[sharks123456790]

the copper on the inside

[neonpike]

@sharks123456790  some kind of plastic or kydex would work

[sharks123456790]

the coppe on the inside

[sharks123456790]

good vid but can u do it without the copper



[neonpike]

@sharks123456790 do you mean without the copper gripper , or with another metal ? the first insert i used was just to make the sheath fit around the crossguard , rather than grip the blade , and was brass which looked better , but when i took it to the gripper stage most brass breaks when you bend it and doesnt have much spring to it , hence the copper . perhaps i should do a copper crossguard on the knife to match

[gazela1993]

Genious!

[clayton1clayton1]

awesome vid

[kaskito]

Great video. And it has kind of a soothing effect, By the way, the copper piece wont damage the blade?

[neonpike]

@kaskito thanks . it does leave a polished strip on the blade , but i use it most days and its already very scratched

[kaskito]

whats the copper for?

[neonpike]

@kaskito it gives a shape to the back of the sheath so the crossguard fits snugly and it holds the blade without the strap being fastened

[richard2mitchell]

@neonpike all of this in 1 day?

[neonpike]

@richard2mitchell about six hours ..... ive made a couple before this , and figuring the first one out took considerably longer

[richard2mitchell]

@neonpike o ok ty

[rlta04]

great work.looks like you've done this before

[neonpike]

@rlta04 thanks . i made a couple of prototypes first , the first one being a simple brass collar to keep the back of the sheath away from the crossguard . then i thought why not have a sprung system like a sword scabbard 

[FloridaSnookHunter]

very well done thanks for sharing

[neonpike]

@FloridaSnookHunter thanks for the video you sent .  i ,m very honoured . will have to check out K & G . wonder if they ship to U.K . neonpike

[FloridaSnookHunter]

@neonpike thanks!

[mouthforwar17]

would it be better to use wood in ur sheath instead of a metal plate? i would just in case the plate dulled my blade..maybe u could form 2 pieces of wood to tightly fit the blade and fix em together with apoxy???

[fudgemuffin24]

Ok. Thanks so much. By the way you should come up with other things for weapons you could make because that was totally awesome!!!

[fudgemuffin24]

One other question. Why is the name of the rivets housed and the material and the pop button thing so I can try to get them. ( anyone! Please help!!)

[neonpike]

@fudgemuffin24 see reply 5 below this one

[neonpike]

@neonpike the press studs are from e bay too

[fudgemuffin24]

Totally awesome!! I think I could go to the local twodollar shop and get the pins and stiff but what is the material?? Can you make the same for a longer sword?? Someone please answer.

[neonpike]

@fudgemuffin24 its leather . you can sometimes find old cases and bags at garage sales and second hand shops made from good stiff leather . for a sword you might need a strengthener inside to keep it straight when the blade is not in

[saracenjohn]

great vid btw, can you tell me where i could get rivets and buttons from?

[neonpike]

@saracenjohn both from the great e bay . i think the rivets were 7mm single cap

[saracenjohn]

@neonpike ok thanks mate

[snowybaz]

great vid! thanks for sharing.

[bus142cm]

nice knife,Its a pity your going to fuck it up sliding it in and out of the copper insert..a lot of work for something that looks so shit

[neonpike]

@bus142cm its a bloody work knife . if youre scared your gonna scratch your knife , its an ornament

[snowybaz]

@bus142cm

your a trolling wanker mate. show us your work you unappreciative little turd of a man

[buggymak]

very nice video and thank you for the tips

[thumasta666]

charge your drill more, lol... good video though :D

[imaplugger]

Great job. I really like the look and I think you may have given me the inspiration to try one myself to fit my Ontario Butcher Knife.

[TrapperFi]

I would have never thought to do it like that that. Thanks for the video. Very inpiring!

[abcdefgmki0987]

that sheath is pure genius

[boredomblows]

i really like the style of the videos, sound of the work.. its great

[ImmaculateSludge]

I think that the rivets look great!... Maybe time to recharge that drill though haha!

[baisinka1]

very amazing 

[punkjewellery]

good job.Stitching would have looked nicer i think.

[neonpike]

@punkjewellery i think you missed the point

[brownwatertactical]

@neonpike What was the point?

[neonpike]

@brownwatertactical well i guess its like watching somebody make a brick wall and then say it would have looked better in breezeblocks . its a rivetted sheath as opposed to a stitched one ..and thats the point . i shouldnt have replied to the comment though cos if you allow comments youre gonna get opinions , and everybodys entitled to them

[brownwatertactical]

@neonpike ahhha, I thought maybe you were going for a simpler approach or cheaper faster option. I wasn't sure if I missed something. The copper retention piece is a bit intriguing.

[mead7118]

@punkjewellery i agree

[honorabovelife]

where did you buy your leather and rivets?

[neonpike]

@honorabovelife i usually get my leather from school satchels and heavy duty bags from second hand shops , but for this one i was given a piece by a friend . all the rivets and press studs were from e bay 7mm single cap rivets if i remember right

[ernestprado]

Cool

[neonpike]

@TheGunner257 not really , just when i make a new knife , or get an idea like the copper blade gripper . i like the american army sheaths from 1940 , i would like to try something like them for my next knife

[neonpike]

@TheGunner257 thanks . i use a sponge with a scouring pad on the back , to polish the copper metal . its made for cleaning plates , and gives a better finish than sandpaper . i use furniture polish to finish the leather

[glynamus]

wow, wish i owned one made by him, sound as a dollar!

[thermaldog]

very good job....but i am surprised at and have never before seen the metal piece holding the knife in place..would it not scratch the blade??

[neonpike]

@thermaldog  it does leave a polished strip on the blade , but its lost among the marks from daily use

[hapyyidiot]

I like this video, i really do. That is a sharp looking sheath.

[neonpike]

@hapyyidiot thanks . the sailright awl youve got favourited looks ineresting .

[jamesboy223]

how do ypu make leather hard?

[neonpike]

@jamesboy223 i use leather thats already got some stiffness to it . i search for old leather satchels and bags

[samurai291]

love it love it love it,thanks for upload,u dont know how much i needed a simple and effective sheath making,

[stealthassassin1990]

that is very nice, you have a real skill set there, something i wish i could do because i have some fixed blades that need sheaths lol

[tac94540]

awesome video and very cool sheath. I like kydex sheaths but nothing is better than quality leather. i will use this video to make sheaths for my knives as most production blades come with badly designed or cheap sheaths. very easy to follow the process. thank you

[christopher5361]

Very good. I have watched it countless times. Not many people can make such a practical and informative video without talking.

[neonpike]

@christopher5361 many thanks for that