Description
This half-tanned leather is a unique material often used for traditional Nordic sheaths (puukko and leuku style).
It is vegetable-tanned on one side and rawhide-like on the other, giving it a stiff, slightly translucent finish that holds its shape exceptionally well. Once wet-formed and dried, it hardens significantly — making it perfect for knife sheaths with a secure, rigid fit.
This is the same type of leather used by traditional Scandinavian makers.
Details:
- Tanning: Half-tanned (veg-tan outer, rawhide inner)
- Colour: Natural
- Finish: Semi-stiff, slightly translucent
- Size: 15 x 20cm (approx.)
- Thickness: ~2–2.5mm
- Origin: German
- Sold as: Single pre-cut panel
Ideal for:
- Traditional puukko and leuku sheaths
- Projects requiring hard-forming after drying
- Nordic-style blade protection
This leather can be shaped when wet and becomes firm when dry — no internal liner needed.