If you wet the edge and use a slicker, or your antler or a piece of canvas, your edge will smooth out really nicely. Then use your dye on the edge afterward. I've found that many times I don't need the edge dye after using a wooden slicker... I like the use of wax and beef tallow. Another product that works well is Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. It was designed to protect and waterproof leather boots worn by wildfire fighters. Great stuff.
Thanks for the advice. I do as you say now although I find that the edge takes the dye much better if applied before slicking. I have used a lot of obenauf’s and I even have used it in a bees wax mixture. Good stuff if not a little pricey.
Thanks, I appreciate that! It is a well liked knife. Great size and geometry for hunting/skinning/processing. Also good for EDC. You can get one through Buck’s custom shop with some cool handle options and s30v steel.
That is top quality work you put into that sheath, right along with all the fine touches for a custom fit. Shoddy leather sheaths are a pet peave of mine, but this one you made, I’d have no problem at all putting $$$ on the counter for. Great work! (good taste in knives too-Buck 113 😁👍)
That's neat -- nicely done. I like your idea of keeping the wax in a Crock Pot. That's not unlike a woodworker's hot glue pot. I'll watch the other videos on wax too.
Grand work, my own favorite hunting knife is a early 70s camillus no 11 lockback I found at a swapmeet,didn't get sheath with it but later found one in brown leather which it resides in now.
That 113 looks like a real useful size and blade type. The sheath is also really something too. I have some knives that aren't what you want to carry on your belt. They are pack or truck or camp knives. They do need sheaths to protect them though. I think Bill Bagwell's brass stud sheath design that allows tucking under the belt for carry might make sense even on a knife that would rarely be carried if ever carried around. It gives an option.
@@wyomingwright You will likely find as did I, that the brass stud design needs at least a 6" knife to work as intended. The stud is just to keep the knife from slipping down. It's just belt tension and friction that allows the draw without the sheath moving with the knife.
I have making some here and there for folks. If you want to email me and let me know what you're looking for, I'll see what I can do. wyomingwright@gmail.com
Very nicely done. The only thing I'd change is the method of stitching. I use a stitching pony and that allows me to saddle stitch in the traditional two needle method. I find that it helps to attain the proper tension in the stitches. It is more challenging to get that result with any other method. Other than that, you can't argue with success and your sheath turned out nicely indeed!
Thanks sir! This sheath was saddle stitched with two needles. I just don’t have a stitching pony and I didn’t show pulling the stitches tight in the video for the sake of time
if you don't have a drill press how do you recommend punching the holes? I just made my first successful sheath after many trial and errors, I have everything but the edge stitched up because my pricking iron won't go through 3 layers of 7/8 ounce leather. Do I have to go buy a drill press?
@@escapetherace1943 Stitching chisels are very popular and what I use. There are a number of great videos here on UA-cam by Nigel Armitage. He reviews the tools, shows how they work, what size thread to use, etc. Check him out!
Great video and neat design. I would continue the welt all the way up the edge to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches, looked a little close when drawing the knife. Having just watched some of your prior videos of hot waxing leather I might just need to try it myself
Nice work. I also am a leather worker, but my work is not nearly as good. For one thing I am visually handicapped, so I always over build a knife sheath or what ever. I recently picked up a Becker BK9 knife and it needs a new sheath. I too live in Wyoming and was wondering how much you might charge for a simple friction fit sheath with a pivoting belt loop? I'm down in Cheyenne, so let me know if you can help. Thanks.
Hello. Thanks so much for the comment! Nice to hear from a fellow Wyomingite. The BK9 looks like a cool knife, but a little bigger than the sheaths I usually make for sale. It’s hard to land on a price that’s fair to both of us with the amount of leather and labor that goes into it. Especially if knives have to get shipped back and forth. That being said I’m always happy to brainstorm ideas if you want to shoot me an email.
Amazing work! Been trying to get into leather working for a few years, just can't seem to quite get the hang of it. Video's like yours are an inspiration for me to keep plugging along. Thanks again and take care. -Jim
Thanks, Jim. Looking back, my first few sheaths were pretty terrible 😁. But I loved them because I created them. It takes time, and I have improvements to make, but I still love making things out of leather!
Hi nicely done, excellent work, and superb close up filming of the whole process, I have a question if you don't mind, what type of sewing thread do you use, and does the Buck 113 hold a decent edge, it looks a nice knife. Thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Hi Stuart! Thanks for commenting. I use a braided waxed thread from Maine Thread Company. It is a pleasure to use and extremely durable. The Buck 113 is a great knife. You can order it in S30v from Buck which holds a good edge. The one I have is made of 420hc which does not hold an edge as well but is easy to sharpen. Though it does usually get me through a deer or pronghorn cleaning job without needing sharpened. I love the blade size and profile.
Nice work! Question… Why the Buck 113? I carry one and I’ve heard that many hunters prefer it over much higher end knives for skinning and field dressing game. What say you?
To be honest, I don’t have a lot of experience carrying higher end knives because I can’t afford them. A $60 buck is my version treating myself 😁. I love the size and shape of the blade. Not bulky at all to carry in the field. Great shape for cleaning and skinning. Holds an edge pretty well. But takes a quick sharpening too. Love the natural wood scales as well. If you take care of it, it will last a lifetime…what more could you ask? 😁. I’m sure there’s better hunting knives out there, I just don’t own them.
I'll answer you. Because they can be field-sharpened easily, take it easy, keep it long enough without being shoddy like cheaper china steels. Try sharpening your s30v knife in the woods, unless you brought diamond plates it just ain't happening.
Is there a specific technique used to get that audible click or is it just a byproduct of doing things correctly and It working out that way. That's just something I've always wondered.
Just plenty of time working the leather around the knife handle. Working the leather with the right amount of moisture helps too. Not too wet. I also re-mold the leather after dipping it in wax while it’s still hot. When it cools, the wax holds the shape very strongly which helps with retention and the “click”
Do you make a scout carry sheath for the Bradford Guardian 3? Left hand cross draw. In other words, I carry it in my right hip. The leather sheath that comes with it doesn’t really hold its mold!
Yes, it's actually a piece of rubber mat most people use to put in the bottom of their stock trailers. I tried it out of curiosity and it works surprisingly well. It's probably not the best work surface out there, but the price is right and its working for me :)
Neatly done . On the wax what are you using bee's wax paraphine or what ? At 81 now a little advice you did not ask for but will give it any way. Your just to close to the edge with the stitch holes couseing the bumps on the edge that can not be dealt with when punch the holes it puts uneven pressure on the leather creating the bumps on the edge . I have found over the years in repairing sheaths and lit me say this problem does not happen over night it takes years to hppen .That square stich pattern you have chosen is problamatic over time it weakins the leather and couses failure the leathe tends to crack along the stitch top stitch line it is a stress point I eleminate the top stitches and have a you shape pattern and don't think for 1 minute that this is a weaker pattern and on larger sheaths I hvae 3 virtical stitch lines and have never had a failure. Remeber it is only advice and few take it in the spirte it is given . One more thing about the wax I did it for years with bee's wax and olive oil combo the one thing I found out over the years there's doesn't seem to be a dimes differance over time providing the leather is treated but unfortunaly most do not take care of there leather items so the wax is a good treatmate for most . I do not do it for my self any more all leather items get treated after new years every year . Don't loose your neatness in your work it will serve you well down the road. Happy Trails
It’s bee’s wax. I appreciate the advice. Can you explain a little more about the stitching pattern? Are you talking about where I stitched the belt loop on? Thanks
@@wyomingwright Yes instead of a box pattern us a U shaped stich or just 2 straight vertical sticth lines or even a V shaped . Anything other than the horizontal stitch line it weakens over time and lossen up .and even cracks .
New subscriber here. I think you do excellent work. Really great craftsmanship! Can I ask, what do you use as a cutting mat? Keep up the good work. You videos are a pleasure to watch 👍🏻
Thanks! I use a piece thick rubber mat that bought at a farm and ranch store. It typically goes in the bottom of a stock trailer but it’s about 3/4 of an inch thick and indestructible. I’ve cut lots of leather on it and you can hardly see a line. I use an anvil to set snaps, rivets and punch holes
About a minute. Long enough there’s no more large air bubbles coming out and the leather gets up to temperature. If you pull it out too soon all the excess wax just hardens on the leather. If the leather is up to temperature, the excess wax stays melted and drips off or soaks in and you have hardly any to wipe off.
It rides really low on the belt. That sheath is popping like kydex. Phenomenal craftsmanship!
I like it to ride low to avoid my backpack strap
If you wet the edge and use a slicker, or your antler or a piece of canvas, your edge will smooth out really nicely. Then use your dye on the edge afterward. I've found that many times I don't need the edge dye after using a wooden slicker...
I like the use of wax and beef tallow. Another product that works well is Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. It was designed to protect and waterproof leather boots worn by wildfire fighters. Great stuff.
Thanks for the advice. I do as you say now although I find that the edge takes the dye much better if applied before slicking. I have used a lot of obenauf’s and I even have used it in a bees wax mixture. Good stuff if not a little pricey.
awesome work. great stitching and forming of that sheath!
An instant classic ! Well done, A very relaxing tutorial. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.
Great snap at the end! Success
The dude has got some skills........ you can make a knife sheath for me any day!!!
I really like the way you make your videos, doing each process slow and with a smooth motion. Good job.
Thank you!
👍 Another very nice job. Thank you for sharing.
Dude.....❤
Sickest sheath I've ever seen. It snapped in there at the end ! Great job.
Nicely done! I usually place a rivet at the sheath opening as that’s where the greatest stress is for a friction held knife.😊
It's a pro job yet still looks a little "home made" ... i really like that. Its a very nice fit too so really practical. Great job.
I like the sheath my 113 came with but this is a really good job you did.
Sweet! really beautiful and yet practical. Nice Job!
Thank you for your great Work - both in the Shop and in the Studio, editing Videos.
Also, the Buck 113 seems well liked out West.
Thanks, I appreciate that! It is a well liked knife. Great size and geometry for hunting/skinning/processing. Also good for EDC. You can get one through Buck’s custom shop with some cool handle options and s30v steel.
Beautiful sheath, nice!
That was awesome. Looks so good!!!! Def will be followijg!!!
Nice work!!!
Very cool know wonder everything is so expensive,a lot of work goes into everything.
I learned something today.
Much nicer than the original from Buck. Thank you
No, thank you!
Great Job. Looks good.
That is top quality work you put into that sheath, right along with all the fine touches for a custom fit. Shoddy leather sheaths are a pet peave of mine, but this one you made, I’d have no problem at all putting $$$ on the counter for. Great work! (good taste in knives too-Buck 113 😁👍)
Thank you, sir
@@wyomingwright I have just ordered a Buck 113 from the Buck custom shop. Are you making these available for order? Thank You
Simple but perfect.
Very nice! Am impressed with your wax treatment.
That's neat -- nicely done. I like your idea of keeping the wax in a Crock Pot. That's not unlike a woodworker's hot glue pot. I'll watch the other videos on wax too.
Hell yeah, it's gorgeous.
Grand work, my own favorite hunting knife is a early 70s camillus no 11 lockback I found at a swapmeet,didn't get sheath with it but later found one in brown leather which it resides in now.
Really nice learned a couple of tricks.
WOW amazing talent
Excellent job.
Tremendous talent. Great job
Thank you!
You did a very nice job.
Thanks!
Just found your channel love the work you do
Thank you!
Awesome
Nicely done!!
excellent workmanship
Thank you!
That 113 looks like a real useful size and blade type. The sheath is also really something too. I have some knives that aren't what you want to carry on your belt. They are pack or truck or camp knives. They do need sheaths to protect them though. I think Bill Bagwell's brass stud sheath design that allows tucking under the belt for carry might make sense even on a knife that would rarely be carried if ever carried around. It gives an option.
It is a handy fixed blade. I’ll have to look into Bill Bagwell’s design. Thanks for commenting!
@@wyomingwright You will likely find as did I, that the brass stud design needs at least a 6" knife to work as intended. The stud is just to keep the knife from slipping down. It's just belt tension and friction that allows the draw without the sheath moving with the knife.
Looks great!
Thanks!
Dude you do awesome work I like that style of sheaths I have two 110s and two 112s when ever you decide to sell some please let me know
I have making some here and there for folks. If you want to email me and let me know what you're looking for, I'll see what I can do. wyomingwright@gmail.com
I would buy one of these right now if I could!
I’m making some by request. You can email me if you’re interested wyomingwright@gmail.com
Fantastic job, id love to get a new one for my 113, but with a retention strap/snap, im always leary of losing my knife
Love it! Fantastic work! Subbed!
Beautiful work man! Just when I thought I was getting decent at it. That's a work of art.
Thank you! I bet your doing better than you give yourself credit. We are always our own worst critics.
Good job
Very nicely done. The only thing I'd change is the method of stitching. I use a stitching pony and that allows me to saddle stitch in the traditional two needle method. I find that it helps to attain the proper tension in the stitches. It is more challenging to get that result with any other method. Other than that, you can't argue with success and your sheath turned out nicely indeed!
Thanks sir! This sheath was saddle stitched with two needles. I just don’t have a stitching pony and I didn’t show pulling the stitches tight in the video for the sake of time
@@wyomingwright Nice job!
if you don't have a drill press how do you recommend punching the holes?
I just made my first successful sheath after many trial and errors, I have everything but the edge stitched up because my pricking iron won't go through 3 layers of 7/8 ounce leather.
Do I have to go buy a drill press?
@@escapetherace1943 Stitching chisels are very popular and what I use. There are a number of great videos here on UA-cam by Nigel Armitage. He reviews the tools, shows how they work, what size thread to use, etc. Check him out!
very nice looks fantastic your probably getting a call e mail soon
Good content.
Wow, that’s amazing!
Real nice !
Awesome! It looks so easy as you do it. It nearly gave me the illusion i could do it myself😅 could you do a video on horizontal/crossdraw sheath?
I have been thinking on son fixed blade side draw designs. I’ll have to try something soon
Great job
Great video!
Nice job
Thanks for the comment!
Just beautiful man!
Thank you kindly!
Very nice!!
Good work!
Thank you!
Excellent !
Wow! Just subscribed…
Very nice work aol
The way here from mexico
Yeah if you ever start selling these let me know also just subbed to the channel great content
I am making a limited number for sale. You can send me an email and I’ll let you know. wyomingwright@gmail.com
Marvellous!
Super cool!! Where do you get your leather? I think I'll give it a go. And does the wax/tallow combination keep?
Great video and neat design. I would continue the welt all the way up the edge to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches, looked a little close when drawing the knife. Having just watched some of your prior videos of hot waxing leather I might just need to try it myself
Nice work. I also am a leather worker, but my work is not nearly as good. For one thing I am visually handicapped, so I always over build a knife sheath or what ever. I recently picked up a Becker BK9 knife and it needs a new sheath. I too live in Wyoming and was wondering how much you might charge for a simple friction fit sheath with a pivoting belt loop? I'm down in Cheyenne, so let me know if you can help. Thanks.
Hello. Thanks so much for the comment! Nice to hear from a fellow Wyomingite. The BK9 looks like a cool knife, but a little bigger than the sheaths I usually make for sale. It’s hard to land on a price that’s fair to both of us with the amount of leather and labor that goes into it. Especially if knives have to get shipped back and forth. That being said I’m always happy to brainstorm ideas if you want to shoot me an email.
Nice job!
Thank you!
Looks nice!!
Nice work! :)
Amazing work! Been trying to get into leather working for a few years, just can't seem to quite get the hang of it. Video's like yours are an inspiration for me to keep plugging along. Thanks again and take care.
-Jim
Thanks, Jim. Looking back, my first few sheaths were pretty terrible 😁. But I loved them because I created them. It takes time, and I have improvements to make, but I still love making things out of leather!
Hi nicely done, excellent work, and superb close up filming of the whole process, I have a question if you don't mind, what type of sewing thread do you use, and does the Buck 113 hold a decent edge, it looks a nice knife. Thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Hi Stuart! Thanks for commenting. I use a braided waxed thread from Maine Thread Company. It is a pleasure to use and extremely durable. The Buck 113 is a great knife. You can order it in S30v from Buck which holds a good edge. The one I have is made of 420hc which does not hold an edge as well but is easy to sharpen. Though it does usually get me through a deer or pronghorn cleaning job without needing sharpened. I love the blade size and profile.
@@wyomingwright Hi thanks for the reply, and info, stay safe out there,happy hunting, Atb, Stuart UK
Need one
Sweet..👌!!
Good Job 👍👍
Thank you, sir!
Do you design your own sheaths?? Im new to making sheaths and kind of strugglw finding patterns for my buck knives.
I design my own. I just trace everything out on paper until I have something I like, then I try it on a prototype
Nice work! Question… Why the Buck 113? I carry one and I’ve heard that many hunters prefer it over much higher end knives for skinning and field dressing game. What say you?
To be honest, I don’t have a lot of experience carrying higher end knives because I can’t afford them. A $60 buck is my version treating myself 😁. I love the size and shape of the blade. Not bulky at all to carry in the field. Great shape for cleaning and skinning. Holds an edge pretty well. But takes a quick sharpening too. Love the natural wood scales as well. If you take care of it, it will last a lifetime…what more could you ask? 😁. I’m sure there’s better hunting knives out there, I just don’t own them.
I'll answer you. Because they can be field-sharpened easily, take it easy, keep it long enough without being shoddy like cheaper china steels. Try sharpening your s30v knife in the woods, unless you brought diamond plates it just ain't happening.
can that edge hold up to one elk quartering in the field--thanks---from Wyoming as well
Yeah but it’s getting pretty dull by the end. Easy to sharpen in the field though. 420 hc is definitely not the best for edge retention
Is there a specific technique used to get that audible click or is it just a byproduct of doing things correctly and It working out that way. That's just something I've always wondered.
Just plenty of time working the leather around the knife handle. Working the leather with the right amount of moisture helps too. Not too wet. I also re-mold the leather after dipping it in wax while it’s still hot. When it cools, the wax holds the shape very strongly which helps with retention and the “click”
Can you make leather wrist bands for ⌚️
It’s not my preferred work
@@wyomingwright thanks for responding quickly, I appreciate you. Would you happen to know of anyone who you may be able to recommend me to ?
O seu trabalho é perfeito meus Parabéns.
Perfection
Do you make a scout carry sheath for the Bradford Guardian 3? Left hand cross draw. In other words, I carry it in my right hip. The leather sheath that comes with it doesn’t really hold its mold!
I would love to make one. Except I don’t have a Bradford Guardian yet. Shoot me an email. Maybe we can figure something out.
this design is sexy and I think a couple of smartly placed rivets might even spice it up
Do you take orders?
I just purchased a 113!!
Subbed!
Very nice ! What is that work surface on your bench top ? Is it some kind of mat ?
Yes, it's actually a piece of rubber mat most people use to put in the bottom of their stock trailers. I tried it out of curiosity and it works surprisingly well. It's probably not the best work surface out there, but the price is right and its working for me :)
I would absolutely buy one of these! I love my 113 and could definitely use it. Do you sell them?
I do sell some. You can email me…wyomingwright@gmail.com
Awesome!
Thank you!
Neatly done . On the wax what are you using bee's wax paraphine or what ? At 81 now a little advice you did not ask for but will give it any way. Your just to close to the edge with the stitch holes couseing the bumps on the edge that can not be dealt with when punch the holes it puts uneven pressure on the leather creating the bumps on the edge . I have found over the years in repairing sheaths and lit me say this problem does not happen over night it takes years to hppen .That square stich pattern you have chosen is problamatic over time it weakins the leather and couses failure the leathe tends to crack along the stitch top stitch line it is a stress point I eleminate the top stitches and have a you shape pattern and don't think for 1 minute that this is a weaker pattern and on larger sheaths I hvae 3 virtical stitch lines and have never had a failure. Remeber it is only advice and few take it in the spirte it is given . One more thing about the wax I did it for years with bee's wax and olive oil combo the one thing I found out over the years there's doesn't seem to be a dimes differance over time providing the leather is treated but unfortunaly most do not take care of there leather items so the wax is a good treatmate for most . I do not do it for my self any more all leather items get treated after new years every year . Don't loose your neatness in your work it will serve you well down the road. Happy Trails
It’s bee’s wax. I appreciate the advice. Can you explain a little more about the stitching pattern? Are you talking about where I stitched the belt loop on? Thanks
@@wyomingwright Yes instead of a box pattern us a U shaped stich or just 2 straight vertical sticth lines or even a V shaped . Anything other than the horizontal stitch line it weakens over time and lossen up .and even cracks .
Yes
Are you selling those? I'd be interested in the sheath for my pocket without belt loop.....
Thanks for the interest! I am not taking orders at this time, but I'm moving in that direction. Just not quite ready. I'll let you know when I am.
Same here. I prefer the sheath without belt loop. I'd buy one today!
@@wyomingwright are you selling them now lol?
It would be best if you put an open end for many reasons. Definitely a nice piece.
New subscriber here. I think you do excellent work. Really great craftsmanship! Can I ask, what do you use as a cutting mat? Keep up the good work. You videos are a pleasure to watch 👍🏻
Thanks! I use a piece thick rubber mat that bought at a farm and ranch store. It typically goes in the bottom of a stock trailer but it’s about 3/4 of an inch thick and indestructible. I’ve cut lots of leather on it and you can hardly see a line. I use an anvil to set snaps, rivets and punch holes
@@wyomingwright thank you for sharing. Looks like it works very well. I appreciate the info😊
👍 Nice!
This is the exact sheath I want for my 113. Do you make and sell these by chance?
Send me an email
How long do you leave the sheath submerged before taking it out?
About a minute. Long enough there’s no more large air bubbles coming out and the leather gets up to temperature. If you pull it out too soon all the excess wax just hardens on the leather. If the leather is up to temperature, the excess wax stays melted and drips off or soaks in and you have hardly any to wipe off.
Brilliant work. Looks like you're a professional skilled craftsmen. The job was so neat and excellent finishing to the case. 👍🇮🇳
Here in Rock Springs -- would you make one for me --same knife? Thanks -
Email me
Awesome video! New sub!
Thank you, sir!
Do you make sheaths for us regular folk that may want one??😊
Email wyomingwright@gmail.com
What type and size is the thread you are using?
Did you make your own template and do you sell any sheaths?
Yes and Yes. You can email me at wyomingwright@gmail.com
Wow!
Молодец, спасибо!!!👍🤝🤠
Anytime I hear buck im in