I started with 6 Oz. leather for the face.
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in order not to trap the finger guard (and the knife) in the sheath. I had to build up the area behind the guard. I used foam and tape.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw9996.jpg)
I soaked the leather front and back.
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then started massaging the leather over the knife.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw9999.jpg)
It's kind of like working with a piece of balogna. The white thing a bone folder/creaser
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When finished. I set it in the sun to dry.
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When it dried and while I still had it on the form. I punched the lacing holes.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99993.jpg)
Then I cut it out and used it as a template to make the back of the sheath. For this I used 8 Oz. leather
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99994.jpg)
To keep the leather from cracking during the bend, I got it wet.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99995.jpg)
Then I glued and sewed the belt loop in place.
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I then added a deer head stamp to the face.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99996.jpg)
Next, I cut the pieces for the welt out of the scrap from the face and glued them in place.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99998.jpg)
Then I changed my mind and added a 2nd row of lacing holes To give it more strength.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw99999.jpg)
After stitching, I trimmed all around for an even margin.
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next, I wetted the edge and used the slicker to round it off.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999992.jpg)
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I want this sheath to have a deep rich color but also wanted to see some of the tan through the die so I diluted the stain with alcohol.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999995.jpg)
Once thoroughly saturated, I let it sit for a few hours to dry.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999996.jpg)
To waterproof the leather and give it a nice sheen, I used mink oil and then warmed the sheath of the burner of the stove to make it soak in.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999997.jpg)
The knife and sheath are done.
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999998.jpg)
![](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/knives/slaw999999.jpg)
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