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Offline longbowman

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Good sheath leather
« on: December 17, 2012, 10:39:00 AM »
Where do you great sheath makers on here purchase you leather?

Offline Track

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2012, 10:52:00 AM »
Leather Factory - Tandy's. I use 7-8 oz vegtan leather.

Offline tomsm44

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2012, 11:32:00 AM »
I can't speak for the "great sheath makers", but Tandy's seems to be really good for not so great sheath makers.  The guys in my local shop are always very helpful when I show up with a question or problem.
Matt Toms

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'66 Kodiak: 60", 55@28
Redwing Hunter:  58", 53@28
Ben Pearson 709 Hunter:  58", 47@28
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Offline Arrowest

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2012, 02:29:00 PM »
I'm definitely not a "great sheath maker" but purchase veg tanned sides or shoulders from Tandy in varying weights from 4-9 oz thicknesses. I keep quite a bit on hand and select the weight according to knife size. Also purchase inlay material from them as well, such as stingray, ostrich leg skin, etc.
cheers, Dale

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Offline gables

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2012, 02:44:00 PM »
"Art is thoughtful workmanship." W.R. Lethaby

Offline madness522

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 06:22:00 AM »
Another vote for Wicket and Craig.  I get their utility grade and it is better quality that Tandy sells.
Barry Clodfelter
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Offline kurtbel5

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 02:21:00 PM »
Siegal(sp?) leather in North Carolina

Offline Lamey

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2012, 07:32:00 PM »
Tandy is fine, and very affordable, they offer several grades.  Best bet is to find a store and actually sort through the lot.

If you dont mind spending extra $$, another vote for Wickett & Craig.

Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2012, 09:56:00 PM »
I know Paul Long uses Wicket & Craig, I've never tryed it.
I just split my Saddle skirting leather for any sheaths. I use Herman Oak skirting and buy it by the roll.

Offline stumpsniper

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2012, 03:45:00 PM »
Springfield Leather Company is a great place to deal with.  They sell Herman Oak Leather by the square foot instead of making you buy a whole side like most place, and their customer service is awesome.
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Offline longbowman

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Re: Good sheath leather
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2012, 09:23:00 AM »
Thanks for your help, leather has been ordered!

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