Making leather knife sheaths
By: David Hölter and Peter Fronteddu ; [translated by Ingrid Elser and John Guess]
Contributors: Fronteddu, Peter
Publisher: Schiffer Pub. Ltd.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Atglen, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9780764340154
Subjects: Leather goods; Leatherwork
Work titles: Messerscheiden. Band 1, Köcherscheiden
Description: "Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed-blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, a sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and a scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tips on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Originally published as: Messerscheiden. Band 1, Köcherscheiden : von der Konstruktion zur fertigen Lederscheide. Bad Aibling, Germany : Wieland Verlag, 2008.

Translated from the German.
Table of contents: title: Basics; title: Project I: Quiver-like sheath with integrated belt loop; title: Project II: Quiver-like sheath with leather lining and riveted belt loop with snap fastener; title: Project III: Quiver-like leather sheath with protective strap and sewed-on belt loop; title: Project IV: Quiver-like leather sheath with flap and sewed-on belt loop; title: Tips for cleaning and leather care.