Axe Sheaths | The Handmade Process

So are you using irish springs soap instead of saddle soap?

now that is craftsmanship at its finest.

Do you make sheaths for Hults Bruk Kisa and Almike?

the only good thing of minecraft

how thick of leather do you use? I am using 8-10oz for a sheath, and finding it too thick. I am have trouble getting the sewing chisel to punch sewing holes through the 3 layer stack on the seam...or when I do the chisel gets stuck and I have to really work to pry it off after each punch through. Thinking I need to use 6oz or something thinner.. Any advice appreciated.

I went to Tandy, showed them your video and asked what the "finishing resin" was that you mentioned here to. They didn't know what it was. I talked to the manager with same result. Can you please advise with product names for what you used before carving out the welt hollow and also what was used on the finish surfaces. They seemed to be packaged differently. Also a source on you knife would be nice..... thank you, NICE JOB!

Just placed an order for one of your sheaths last night, after watching this video I'm really glad I did. Outstanding craftsmanship.

Looks like a lot of work but it's a beautiful piece of work.

What's the soap for?

Beautifully filmed. I dabble in leather work, and I must say that watching a true craftsman practice his art is a real pleasure. I notice that you are no longer selling these on Amazon. Is it possible to still order one?

stay away from bandsaws, buddy ;)

Wow!  Such paintstaking beautiful craftsmanship.  A true work of art.  Thank you!

Wow!

Amazing!!! Can't wait to get my sheaths!!

What once\mm leather do you use for axe sheaths normally?

Have been having a hard time deciding on my leather craft company name too it's so difficult to pick

Old world craftsmanship. Appreciate the video. Continued success.

I bought one for my axe after watching this video.
High quality all around.
Thanks Dad. :)

I just ordered your product and this was extremely satisfying to watch. This is what the States(my home country) needs to get back too... Cheers from Texas!

Could you share what that edge finishing resin was? You put a really nice finish on that sheath! Thanks.

Nice.
How mm is leather you using for? Looks too tick,or it is should be like this?
I looking for a same sheath for my axe and knife but don’t know what thickness need for it

incredible!

Any chance your dad does custom kydex work?

absolutly great vid.
respect.
i can feel the love behind your work...
greets from switzerland

So beautiful

Can these be purchased in Canada?

The music is Gymnopédie No.1 by Erik Satie. It's such a musical meme that I can't take this video seriously with the sound on.

"...intricate handiwork." In other words: "These are made by an analy retentive perfectionist and described with pretentious terms to justify the exorbidant price they're being sold at." Sorry, but a piece of leather that's folded over, stitched and riveted with a snap strap atatched is in no way worth $42. The average steam fitter makes $25 an hour. Your saying the skill it takes to craft a leather axe cover is worth more than the skill it takes to produce a near perfect pipe joint, in all kinds of akward positions and conditions? Then again, when you're moving slow enough to grow moss on your hands, I can see how you'd have to justify the time it takes to make one.

For or the price of one axe cover I can get a 4-5 oz veg tanned single shoulder from tandy leather, make one in between an hour and an hour fifteen and have about $30 of shoulder left for something else when i'm done (like that $153 knife sheath, that I could make for less than $15). Actually, I think I can get it for around $30 since my mam has a buisness account with them.


But then again, everything i've made was in the frontier style so I've never faffed about with the intricute sciving and the scraping shown here either or making sure every edge and surface is meticulously flawless, as if it was done by a NASA engineer. A functional piece simply needs to be durable and nice looking. It does not require to be made with the same care as a Swiss watch or compare with an Armani suit in appearance. That does nothing but make the product more expensive, since you have to compensate for how long it takes.

Just got a rusty old hatchet to restore. Also plannig to make a sheath. Thanks for the inspiration

Some serious tools there guy. :)

Класс! Вроде мелочь,а работы очень много.

Truly beautiful to watch a master craftsman

Very nice work!!! Impressive product.

Nice axe... Sheeeeeath

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Beautiful axe sheath. It sure is nice to have the right tools. So sweet.

I wish I found making an axe sheath as relaxing as you make it to watch!

very cool!

I would like to purchase this however I'm not sure if it will fit mine. My axe head says True Temper, Kelly works , handmade. Please let me know if it will fit

Master at his craft

I’ve always enjoyed your axe reviews, Eugene, and seeing your father’s custom sheaths. But to finally see the craftsmanship and attention to detail is incredible. A testament to how popular these still are years later. Thanks.

Clicked the like button within the first 7 seconds !

Beautiful

What knife did you use?

Eugene, As I have your dad's overstrike guards on (what will be 5 axes/hatchets as of this week) I am pondering over removing them temporarily to facilitate polishing the heads/polls on said axes. To that end what width lacing do you use? I'm guessing 3MM? Please advise and also if I would be able to purchase new lengths for each axe directly from you. Thanks! Bill Doyle

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I don’t care for the style as they get loose over time but that dude is very good at what he does.

Let me do it for you!

Good job, 👏.

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