Good info, I've been a knife maker for 40yrs and have always used a mini drill press to make stitching holes, it just works!

I really like the way you present everything,, makes making easy thank you

The best sheath tutorial I have seen on KZfaq. Thank you!

great video! thanks for sharing

Once again I am so impressed with not only your skill but your ability to communicate. The way that you explain what most of us novices think is complicated in a way that not only enlightens but gives confidence, keeps me wanting more. I am so thankful that you have chosen to give of your time and expertise. THANK YOU. I look forward to continuing to follow you. Thank you for your service. Let's work to help make America Great Again.

Okay, I watched this video, and I can't believe it was 40 minutes long. I swear it felt like a 10 minute video. I learned SO much here and I was so glued to the screen, that the 40 minutes FLEW by. You really know how to make GREAT TO THE POINT videos, AND teach. I've made a few sheaths, but they all look like Ray Charles made them after a night of drinking, but now I feel I can really step up my game here. I have to check out your other videos as well. I hope you have one or plan on doing a video of making a sheath with a pocket on the front. THANK YOU and keep up the GREAT work.

I honestly think this is one of the best tutorial videos I have watched. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills with others!

Well! I made this sheath. I opted to skip a layer and glued the magnet-hole layer directly to the back panel/loop layer. It worked fine! I even did the hidden stitch thing =D The knife I made did not have a guard, and I think that affects the angles a bit. I might skive the magnet layer toward the loop, because that firm edge there catches the tip sometimes. Love it though. The magnet retention is just perfect, and my mind is buzzing with other implementations. Thanks so much for making video.

This is an absolutely TREMENDOUS tutorial video, George ! I got so many tips for every aspect from patterns to some techniques for layout and some finishing ideas as well. I actually got a sheath order this weekend for a knife similar in shape and size, and the client was not sure how he wanted a strap to secure the knife. I just learned a new way, and I bet he is going to be super happy with some magnets. Such an awesome idea for retention! Thanks again for the video, I really appreciate your style of teaching, and truly enjoy your videos. Thanks, Fred

I'm running out of leather man! Stop giving me good ideas lol. Thanks for posting your content my dude ! I've been on a small card/wallet binge. I was close to cutting a magnet in half to make a money clip in it. Leather working is fun.

I’ve made at least a dozen sheaths, and love your design. I’ll be copying it. The magnets are genius!

I really like your magnet idea, I also really like your custom knife. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you. I will use this in the future. I like the idea of the magnet retention. Well done.

Your accuracy in drawing a pattern is the best. I like a lot the pertinent explanation that complements every line with a purpose. You are a star with all these 12 videos plus the videos with tips of the trade. All the best to you and your family!

Thanks for the awesome instruction!

Some great tips. Thank you. I know that Chuck at Weaver uses a drill press for thicker stuff. And I agree if you got it use it, work smarter not harder.

Nice..you make it look so easy....

Love this video. Super informative and I love your style. No rules and whatever works!! Good stuff Thank you! And your work is beautiful and very detailed !

Great video.. all the relevant info without the superfluous bs. Loved it.

Wonderful very educational with all kinds of info you can use on any leather build.

good work :)

Genius. Clear step by step instruction.

Just the best! Masterful work! Masterful instruction! Thank you!

Excellent video, loads of tips and methods to try on my axe sheaths. Cheers from the UK.

Great instructions and beautiful final product

Thank you for an excellent video, easily the best sheath making one I have ever seen!

I thank you a million for this awesome educational video. Learned a lot 🧵🪡

Great video, easy to watch, no fluff, just good solid work, sensible tips and great design. Thank you. Subscribed.

"Like I've done many times",,,me too🙃 Used a drill press for decades,,,🙂

Beautiful sheath

Great video I'm about to use what you got method. I've built a lot of knife sheath especially 4 bigger bowies which need a little extra room to draw. I love the idea of the rare earth magnets. Thanks for the info we will be trying that out.

Great video thanks. Quality craftmanship.

Thank you so much for the videos. I've had this knife for years but it didn't have a sheath. Sure it isn't perfect, but I'm very happy with it and couldn't have done it without your great video

Thanks so much for the tutorial.

Great video and demonstration,thanks.

Definitely learned something watching this video, thanks!

Great video. Great job. The knife sheath came out great. Keep up the great work. GOD bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. This will definitely improve my next sheath.

Wow! Awesome! Love it! Your ideas and designs are off the chart. The detail in your videos is great they make me think even I could do it. Your stuff is so original It's mind blowing. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait till the next one.

You think of everything. Thanks for the lesson.

Great tutorial thanks for posting 👍😁

Thank you sir!!!

Well done!

Thank you for sharing!! I learned so much!!

Very nice and informative video, thanks for sharing.

*Good Vid. I've been thinking about moving away from retention straps to magnets for awhile now. This was a neat example of how to imbed the magnets. I never thought of using badge magnets. (thanks for the tip) I've always drilled my stitch holes too, life is short, only difference is I use an actual drill press to do it. The Dremel just doesn't have the horsepower to keep the bit speed consistent. I can also slow my bit down and drill a little cleaner. I enjoyed watching this, thanks for posting it* 🔥😎

Oh F yeah. I'm gonna put this on my bedroom TV and lay down. It's past midnight up here in anchorage. Keep up the great work George.

excellent. thank you

Luv your ingenuity, Fab tutorial as always.

Wow, amazing class. I learned a lot. Subbed.

Great demo! Lots of good info and tips. Thank you!

Hey George I think I answered my own question!! haha. There is some thickness there that has to be taken into consideration. I got some magnets, similar, but just a bit different on the bar. I see the need to have some thickness to accommodate fitting the magnets in. Thanks again, Fred

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Very informative!

A great tutorial, thanks for posting. As a wearer of mechanical watches I am not a fan of magnets or magnetized tools, but this is a great Idea that can be applied to many items. Ill just make it with the traditional snap.

Congratulations on a nice job I wanted to ask you how many millimeters thick is the skin?

Thank you for sharing your skills! I do a lot of different types of leather sheath's and belts . I will use your style builds for some of the bigger knifes now . Thanks again for sharing. Reddoc leathers .

Going to try that for sure! Thanks a lot my friend 👏🏻🙏

Fantastic tutorial, thank you

To mark the outside 1/2" outline you can use a set of dividers or a compass that will hold a pencil it makes it faster and easier.

I had a Westmark skinning knife , tried to keep shaving sharp . The sheath I carried on my belt would take the edge off in little more than a day . So I made a hard wood scabbard . I carved a groove so the edge of the blade would never touch the scabbard . I cut two grooves on the inside of the scabbard and glued leather in the grooves to grip the blade . My blade stayed shaving sharp always .The leather grips worked so well I hooked it to my belt point up , it never fell out in 10 years then stolen, don't know after that.

Sounds like Mr Rogers.

Thanks for this George, I recently made my first knife and it looks a little forlorn just lying on the bench. I'm fully intending to have a go at this.

Great video as always George! God bless

Great stuff, thanks!

WOW nice work!!

This is a very good video. Thank you.

I like the knife sheath with magnet that you made in this tutorial. Can I buy it from you?

Any idea on the poundage of the badge magnet’s? I was wanting to use a thinner magnet for a smaller build. Great video and tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Very interesting video, I make my own knives and sheaths, the only style sheath I've made so far is the followers type which is great, but, sewing sheath is difficult because of its shape,I like the look of your 'pancake' style, it does seem though it uses up a lot of leather? Problem for me being on a restricted budget! I guess you could make without the magnets though?

Awesome. I hate retention straps

This is the first video I have seen and you may have already done so but could you share your technique in airbrushing your leather? Thanks. Beautiful sheath work btw.

Beautiful sheath. I'm looking for a custom sheath for my Ka-bar, but not so thick, due to the added layers of the magnet retention system (One reason for this is that I may be wearing gear that can cummulatively interfere with the use of a magnetic compass in the field. The less added magnetism, the better for accurate navigation). I like a stud retainer, adds a little bit of flair, without using a snap. I was thinking of a semi-convertible sheath that can be worn either traditionally in a vertical position on a belt, or sometimes as a scout configuration (sideways, worn longitudinally on the belt), but across the front instead of in the small of the back, and I'm left-handed, so I want to be able to access the knife either from the belt or if needed attached vertically on the suspenders of a military H-harness load bearing system. This means that additional crosswise belt retention straps either need to be added to the design, or they can be easily attached to the sheath when used in this manner. Additionally, I hope there's a way to get the USMC Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem embossed on the front of the sheath as used in the issue Ka-bar sheath, (I'm a retired Marine), and perhaps some black-finished additional hardware like rivets or grommets instead of regular shiny silver or chrome hardware (My version of bling is black hardware, instead of something shiny). I want the dye on the sheath to match, enhance, and complement the look of the Ka-bar's beautiful stacked leather washer handle and the deep military black blade and pommel and handguard, in a way that presents a whole and harmonious look when the knife and sheath are presented together. No need for a sharpening stone pouch, although that would be nice if it doesn't add a lot of bulk to the entire package, and I have no need to add fire-striker storage loops and such. Also, when worn on the belt vertically, the suspension loop on the sheath has to be tough enough to withstand heavy use in the field without wearing out and failing too fast, and the whole package has to be reasonably slim enough to be versatile wether I'm wearing the knife openly in the bush or tucked away under clothing if I feel the need to carry it around town. And maybe even some texture contrast on the visible surfaces, like two different dyes to enhance features such as the Marine Corps emblem and the stitching, with black stitching instead of using a light-colored thread. So, what do you think? Is this too unreasonable? I'll pay good money for a sheath like this as long as it's reasonable. My Ka-bar sends a statement about who I am, and a beautiful good quality sheath thoughtfully put together would be an excellent legacy to pass down to my children when they talk about me long after I'm gone. I'll be looking to contact you to see if you can help me with this. R/S SSgt Cruz, David C. USMC (Ret).

Your a great teacher! Thank You

Another great video! What brand of snaps and chicago screws do you recommend?

Very nice work. Seems like you could have left out the liner leather over the magnets and have a bit thinner of a final product and saved some leather

Can you let us know what size brass nails or brads you use to decorate your sheaths and how you bend them over on the down side. Thanks for all your videos!

I use a bike vice for sowing the leather with 1/4 strips of wood to hold the leather

excellent! thank you

A little quicker than measuring the .5", I use a wing divider with the attached pencil( I forget the actual tool name) and trace the blade with it set at .5" after tracing the blade with a pencil

that is a very impressive sheath.i am not sure if mine is going to turn out that well

Excellent

Hello. I am using this method to make a sheath for a dagger I just made! One question though. Does the “magnet sand which” need to be the same thickness as the guard to hold the knife away from the hang down/belt loop area? Thanks for the great tutorial!

Nicely done sir! How strong are the magnets? Going to make one for all of my knives! Thank you!

Sorry, meant to say 'folover' type sheath..

Thank you!!

I skipped the first 35 things you did, traced my knife straight onto leather cut it out and stitched then finished it off done :)

That was an awesome demonstration of a sheath build, the magnetic blade lock is so unique, thank you so much for sharing the process.

Hello George ! I am working on making a sheath using your pattern and process, and had some questions as I plan my next steps. First is just a question about thickness of the welt. I see the use for a sandwich piece on the back side of the magnets, but wondered have you tried not using that piece, and just gluing the magnet piece to the back body of the sheath, and did you have any adverse effects? I know that piece is the thinnest of all the pieces, but leaving it out could reduce overall thickness by a few ounces? My only reason to ask, is not putting that extra piece on the back of the magnets does help reduce the overall thickness, but I figured since you make these, you could share whether it would be a good thing to do, or you could share any problems you encountered. I hope you don't feel I am questioning your knowledge and experience, I am just curious, and mean no disrespect. Quite the opposite, I am truly appreciative that you shared how to make this sheath, and the process. It is going to help me tremendously! Thanks and have a great day sir!

Thank you for your videos, NOW, where can I buy the Magnets? I see you just posted number 4, can't wait to watch it and I hope you post many more.

Craftsman!

Fantastic video ! Where do you source the rare earth magnets ?

I was interested in making a back holster for a double, bit with your magnet process can you offer any tips

looks good want to ask why not a weep hole? if water gets in it how does it escape?

I still want the button and strap. The magnet is just for showing off

Hi Im somewhat confused and Im sure you can help me clarify the matter. Im familiar with the term "Sheath" and here in End gland we have sheath knives ie the whole sheath with kife. What im puzzled about is that if this is a sheath what would you consider to be a scabbard. Must admit you are a skilled craftsman to turn out work of this high quality, well done.

Is the magnet actually touching the Blade of the knife? I ask because I've had complains about scratches on the blade from the magnet . any concerns

A pierced hole ie done with an awl. will close round the stitch and be more secure. By removing material this cannot happen. Second drills never make round holes, so the hole will always be bigger than the drill bit. It takes practice to do good hand stitching, but it is worth it

what color did you use by fiebings?

wanted some tips for the sheath im workin on not im waiting for those badge magnets to arrive

Nice. How do you sharpen your edgers?