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For Immediate Release | March 2012

“Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 1”

Complete guide with in-depth instructions to making a leather sheath for your fixed-blade knife using four complete patterns and 350 photos and diagrams.

                Atglen P.A. — Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you’ve just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed-blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, a sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and a scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tips on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design.

                David Hölter is a trained orthopedic mechanic and has years of experience working with leather. Peter Fronteddu has established himself as a knife expert. He has written and photographed several volumes in this workshop series.

                Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is based in Atglen, PA on the Schiffer Book Farm.  The company is known for publishing high quality Antique, Arts, Architecture, Lifestyle, and Military History books, as well as a successful line of children and ghost books.   Schiffer Publishing is always looking for people to write books on new and related subjects. If you have an idea for a book, please contact them at proposals@schifferbooks.com

This title and over 4,500 Schiffer titles can be purchased at www.schifferbooks.com, your local bookseller, and numerous online retailers.

Book Details

ISBN: 978-0-7643-4015-4

Size: 6 x 9

Illustrations: 350 photos & diagrams

Page Count: 144

Spiral Bound

Price: $29.99

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