Knife sheath

In this workshop you will design and sew a leather sheath for your knives or tools.

Dates:

• see above right at "Dates".

(please choose above which course date)

Time:   1-5 p.m.

Costs: CHF 180.- incl. standard material

max. 3 participants

Location: OUTDOOOWERK GmbH, Ghöchstrasse 161, 8498 Gibswil

Map: https://map.search.ch/Gibswil,Ghöchstr.161

Content:

• wishes and ideas of the participants are presented
• possible solutions, different leather, fastening techniques are presented
• form and technics are determined
• fixing dimensions
• create paper template
• cut leather
• test function
• training in joining techniques: riveting, sewing by hand (saddle seam), machine seam
• assembly
• grinding to measure
• finishing, planing edges
• edge sealing
• moulding
• brand stamp (those who want)
• oiling
• final inspection
• questions about knives and sheaths
• (guided tour of OUTDOORWERK workshops, if desired and time)

Please send in advance by email:

• Photo of the knife (top view)
• Sketch of the desired sheath (photo)
• Type of sheath: sheath (held by friction) or with strap/push button?
• Joining technique: Hand sewn, riveting, both? machine sewn (experience has shown that machine sewn is too difficult for the participants)
• Attachment to belt: yes/no, strap, clip? Draw on sketch
• Specials?

Bring it:

• sketches, ideas, pictures, examples of the case you want to build
• knives for which it is to be built
• if necessary special, own mounting clips, which you would like to have
• work clothing