>>897150>continuedas far as the sheathes go, I was trying to copy the basic design of a kabar sheath, with the back being turned inward to form the belt loop, then riveted and stitched in between the front and back layers....in retrospect, I probably would have been fine with just the sewing
since the woodlaw doesn't have anything for a safety strap to grab onto, I cut out the basic shape and after sewing, wet formed it to the handle shape, then let it dry....the belt loop was just a scrap piece sewed to the back....the hold is actually really nice, I can shake it upside down and it stays in....I probably could have shaved down the edge, but I didn't know how the shape was going to change after forming so I left it alone
if I make more in the future, I'll definitely make them that way
I just wanted simple sheathes so I didn't try to do any decoration or anything, but that's up to you
I didn't really have/need any specialty tools to make them: razor blade, a fork to lay out the spacing, a drill with a small bit for the holes, waxed thread, and a set of needles meant for carpet/thick materials....I didn't use any special method for sewing either, just in and out one direction, then went all the way back in the opposite direction, always making sure the stiches were tight
I did use some eco-flo dye to stain the leather, which worked fine for the brown, but the black didn't want to cooperate nearly as well...I buffed them out as well as I could, and am testing out a paste wax of mineral oil and beeswav to see how it does....I didn't have any finishing oil
