Leatherwork

Awl for sheath making Small, handy awl for sheath making and marking leather. Used to punch holes around the edge of the leather when making wet-formed sheaths. The awl has a 6 cm pointed blade and a rounded, comfortable wooden handle. Using it with a...

Leather for one wet-formed sheath, 15 x 20 cm German half tanned leather, the type used for Scandinavian and other wet shaped sheaths. The leather is wetted in luke warm water, sown together and shaped around the knife. While drying, rub the leather to...