Making Leather Knife Sheaths by Joe Keeslar 579 illustrations

579 illustrations

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Making Leather Knife Sheaths by Joe Keeslar 579 illustrationsThe numerous skills and techniques that a bladesmith knifemaker must possess in the making of a knife are very exciting: one must be blacksmith, metallurgist, architect designer, sculptor, engraver, machinist. Now you add the skills needed to craft a functional, well designed, well made leather sheath and you have a well rounded artisan. I personally find the making of a leather sheath an exciting and climactic completion to the making of a fine