Knife sheath


The new leather courses will take place again in 2024 or still in 2023 on request from two people.

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

Dates: Please choose above which course date

This workshop is held simultaneously with the leather bag workshop. The workshop can also be booked that someone makes a knife sheath and someone builds a bag.

If none of the dates fits, a special workshop with some people can be arranged on another date. To do this, please write via contact form.

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:

  • 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


Leather Workshop

CHF 180.00

Knife sheath


The new leather courses will take place again in 2024 or still in 2023 on request from two people.

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

Dates: Please choose above which course date

This workshop is held simultaneously with the leather bag workshop. The workshop can also be booked that someone makes a knife sheath and someone builds a bag.

If none of the dates fits, a special workshop with some people can be arranged on another date. To do this, please write via contact form.

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:

  • 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


CHF 180.00

Leather Workshop