Leather work

[Oldarborman]

Hi guys does anyone know anyone who can work with real leather, my hunting knife which I have had for 30yrs is loosing its sheath, It's well past it's best so I need a new one, I would have a go doing it myself but I can't get hold of any leather up my way, any help would be appreciated cheers OAM

[Rearfang]

Have you tried a saddlers may be a good source of leather

[jansman]

It may sound odd, but find a falconer/austringer. My friend hunts with Raptors, and he does a lot of leatherwork to make jesses and hoods. He has made knife sheaths for me. Alternatively find a tailor. Very often they have seamstresses who have worked with all things needle and thread. Or a cobbler, if you still have such a thing near you.

[pseudonym]

LuckyLee on BCUK does some stunning work:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showth ... p?t=114335

[preppingsu]

http://www.benorford.com/LeatherGoods.aspx

Ben and Lois Orford.

We have had some great stuff off them and saw them in action at The Wilderness Show. I would certainly recommend them.

[Oldarborman]

Thanks guys some fantastic sites, really appreciate it

[izzy_mack]

No, it's a skill not commonly found. I thought I might have a go myself as a project for the dark winter months but leather is too expensive to buy. Then on a trip to the charity shop I found a western suede shirt made from 100% goat skin , in 1st class condition for £3!!!. The sections of suede are not as big as I would have liked but hopfully I'll at least get to try my hand at making something for next to nothing. Might be worth keeping your eyes open or asking the staff to put aside anything suitable?

[Oldarborman]

I do Izzy my wife and I always troll the charity shops, lost count on the bargains we have found

[Plymtom]

I made a knife sheath from leather sheets we bought on e bay, very thick stuff about 3MM I made a belt quiver for those pistol crossbow bolts also from a sheet of it.

[Oldarborman]

That's the sort of thing I want to do Plymtom, leather can be so expensive though