Thread: Playing with leather

I just prefer a more , say , organic look rather than a perfect colour . Leather , in my opinion should look old or used or rustic .

Hey fellas, firstly let me say, wow. Your work is just stunning! True craftsman! Appreciate using what you have lying around. Specially the magic spoons! Thoroughly enjoyed reading it all!

Quick question. What thickness leather were you guys working with? I would love to start making some and wondering where to start!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I used to use 3 to 3.5mm veggie tanned russet.

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Same as HNTMAD 3.5mm vegtan for knife sheaths. Although I find thinner leather easier to mold for pocket knife pouches etc. Tried some Buffalo but not the easiest to work with, can't wet mold or carve it but seems very durable.

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Just like the huntmad and Hunter I also use the same . I believe if you want to wet mold that needs to be the leather used .

I just wanted to share a sheath I have finished off yesterday, made from 9oz 3.5mm vege tanned leather, finished with mink oil and tan-coat and looking forward to the natural leather developing a patina overtime.

Nice work @S.E.G ,looks like a good fit. What tool did you use to set the rivets on the belt loop?

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Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

Nice work @S.E.G ,looks like a good fit. What tool did you use to set the rivets on the belt loop?

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I use a couple of punches I made, first one sets the washer on the rivet, once the rivet is trimmed to length and the second is used to expand the rivet and radius the end

Originally Posted by S.E.G

I use a couple of punches I made, first one sets the washer on the rivet, once the rivet is trimmed to length and the second is used to expand the rivet and radius the end

Ahh...I see. I have just been using a small ball peen hammer, it works but not the most professional finish. I will have to make myself a punch I think.
cheers

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Very nice job . Clean , simple and stylish ! Love the natural oiled look too

Very nice @S.E.G

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Question for all you smart buggers that play with leather, I recently bought a cheap 2nd hand leather pouch for a folding knife. It was a punt as to size and fit, but only a few bucks so took a punt. Anyway the folder fits but it’s very tight. Is there a way to stretch the leather ? Probably only needs a slight stretch to make the fit right.

@chainsaw. Assuming it is vegtan leather(if it was cheap it may not be) try soaking it in warm water for a minute then jam the knife in,then leave it to dry. It should mold around the knife and hold the required shape. Wrap the knife in gladwrap to prevent it rusting overnight.Just my suggestion others may have different opinions.

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@hunter Al.7mm08
Perfect thanks mate.

Originally Posted by sneeze

@hunter Al.7mm08
Perfect thanks mate.

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Your welcome. Hope the boss likes it. Thought the lanyard might help to pull the knife out but cut it off if it's a nuisance.

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