My Favorite Hunting Knife Gets a New Wax Dipped Leather Sheath | Buck 113 Ranger Skinner
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- čas přidán 4. 11. 2022
- This video shows the step by step process of making a classic leather sheath for a classic knife, the Buck 113 Ranger Skinner. A wax dipped finish for a tight fit and beautiful look.
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I really like the way you make your videos, doing each process slow and with a smooth motion. Good job.
Thank you!
An instant classic ! Well done, A very relaxing tutorial. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.
If you wet the edge and use a slicker, or your antler or a piece of canvas, your edge will smooth out really nicely. Then use your dye on the edge afterward. I've found that many times I don't need the edge dye after using a wooden slicker...
I like the use of wax and beef tallow. Another product that works well is Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. It was designed to protect and waterproof leather boots worn by wildfire fighters. Great stuff.
Thanks for the advice. I do as you say now although I find that the edge takes the dye much better if applied before slicking. I have used a lot of obenauf’s and I even have used it in a bees wax mixture. Good stuff if not a little pricey.
It rides really low on the belt. That sheath is popping like kydex. Phenomenal craftsmanship!
I like it to ride low to avoid my backpack strap
Nicely done! I usually place a rivet at the sheath opening as that’s where the greatest stress is for a friction held knife.😊
Sweet! really beautiful and yet practical. Nice Job!
Dude.....❤
Sickest sheath I've ever seen. It snapped in there at the end ! Great job.
👍 Another very nice job. Thank you for sharing.
Great snap at the end! Success
The dude has got some skills........ you can make a knife sheath for me any day!!!
Very nice!
Very nice! Am impressed with your wax treatment.
Nicely done!!
Wow, that’s amazing!
Excellent job.
Grand work, my own favorite hunting knife is a early 70s camillus no 11 lockback I found at a swapmeet,didn't get sheath with it but later found one in brown leather which it resides in now.
Excellent !
Great Job. Looks good.
Simple but perfect.
Marvellous!
Looks great!
Thanks!
That was awesome. Looks so good!!!! Def will be followijg!!!
Love it! Fantastic work! Subbed!
Very nice!!
Beautiful work man! Just when I thought I was getting decent at it. That's a work of art.
Thank you! I bet your doing better than you give yourself credit. We are always our own worst critics.
Great video!
Really nice learned a couple of tricks.
Awesome !
That's neat -- nicely done. I like your idea of keeping the wax in a Crock Pot. That's not unlike a woodworker's hot glue pot. I'll watch the other videos on wax too.
Thank you for your great Work - both in the Shop and in the Studio, editing Videos.
Also, the Buck 113 seems well liked out West.
Thanks, I appreciate that! It is a well liked knife. Great size and geometry for hunting/skinning/processing. Also good for EDC. You can get one through Buck’s custom shop with some cool handle options and s30v steel.
Great job
WOW amazing talent
Looks nice!!
Just beautiful man!
Thank you kindly!
Tremendous talent. Great job
Thank you!
Good job
Real nice !
Good work!
Thank you!
excellent workmanship
Thank you!
That is top quality work you put into that sheath, right along with all the fine touches for a custom fit. Shoddy leather sheaths are a pet peave of mine, but this one you made, I’d have no problem at all putting $$$ on the counter for. Great work! (good taste in knives too-Buck 113 😁👍)
Thank you, sir
@@wyomingwright I have just ordered a Buck 113 from the Buck custom shop. Are you making these available for order? Thank You
Amazing work! Been trying to get into leather working for a few years, just can't seem to quite get the hang of it. Video's like yours are an inspiration for me to keep plugging along. Thanks again and take care.
-Jim
Thanks, Jim. Looking back, my first few sheaths were pretty terrible 😁. But I loved them because I created them. It takes time, and I have improvements to make, but I still love making things out of leather!
Nice work! :)
Much nicer than the original from Buck. Thank you
No, thank you!
Good content.
Perfection
You did a very nice job.
Thanks!
Nice job!
Thank you!
I would buy one of these right now if I could!
I’m making some by request. You can email me if you’re interested wyomingwright@gmail.com
Nice job
Thanks for the comment!
Very cool know wonder everything is so expensive,a lot of work goes into everything.
Fantastic job, id love to get a new one for my 113, but with a retention strap/snap, im always leary of losing my knife
Great video and neat design. I would continue the welt all the way up the edge to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches, looked a little close when drawing the knife. Having just watched some of your prior videos of hot waxing leather I might just need to try it myself
Good Job 👍👍
Thank you, sir!
Wow!
Wow! Just subscribed…
O seu trabalho é perfeito meus Parabéns.
It's a pro job yet still looks a little "home made" ... i really like that. Its a very nice fit too so really practical. Great job.
Very nice work aol
The way here from mexico
👍 Nice!
That 113 looks like a real useful size and blade type. The sheath is also really something too. I have some knives that aren't what you want to carry on your belt. They are pack or truck or camp knives. They do need sheaths to protect them though. I think Bill Bagwell's brass stud sheath design that allows tucking under the belt for carry might make sense even on a knife that would rarely be carried if ever carried around. It gives an option.
It is a handy fixed blade. I’ll have to look into Bill Bagwell’s design. Thanks for commenting!
@@wyomingwright You will likely find as did I, that the brass stud design needs at least a 6" knife to work as intended. The stud is just to keep the knife from slipping down. It's just belt tension and friction that allows the draw without the sheath moving with the knife.
Just found your channel love the work you do
Thank you!
Awesome
Need one
Awesome! It looks so easy as you do it. It nearly gave me the illusion i could do it myself😅 could you do a video on horizontal/crossdraw sheath?
I have been thinking on son fixed blade side draw designs. I’ll have to try something soon
Super cool!! Where do you get your leather? I think I'll give it a go. And does the wax/tallow combination keep?
very nice looks fantastic your probably getting a call e mail soon
Dude you do awesome work I like that style of sheaths I have two 110s and two 112s when ever you decide to sell some please let me know
I have making some here and there for folks. If you want to email me and let me know what you're looking for, I'll see what I can do. wyomingwright@gmail.com
Good Job to 100% nice
Awesome video! New sub!
Thank you, sir!
this design is sexy and I think a couple of smartly placed rivets might even spice it up
Yeah if you ever start selling these let me know also just subbed to the channel great content
I am making a limited number for sale. You can send me an email and I’ll let you know. wyomingwright@gmail.com
Hi nicely done, excellent work, and superb close up filming of the whole process, I have a question if you don't mind, what type of sewing thread do you use, and does the Buck 113 hold a decent edge, it looks a nice knife. Thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Hi Stuart! Thanks for commenting. I use a braided waxed thread from Maine Thread Company. It is a pleasure to use and extremely durable. The Buck 113 is a great knife. You can order it in S30v from Buck which holds a good edge. The one I have is made of 420hc which does not hold an edge as well but is easy to sharpen. Though it does usually get me through a deer or pronghorn cleaning job without needing sharpened. I love the blade size and profile.
@@wyomingwright Hi thanks for the reply, and info, stay safe out there,happy hunting, Atb, Stuart UK
Very nice ! What is that work surface on your bench top ? Is it some kind of mat ?
Yes, it's actually a piece of rubber mat most people use to put in the bottom of their stock trailers. I tried it out of curiosity and it works surprisingly well. It's probably not the best work surface out there, but the price is right and its working for me :)
What type and size is the thread you are using?
Anytime I hear buck im in
Very nicely done. The only thing I'd change is the method of stitching. I use a stitching pony and that allows me to saddle stitch in the traditional two needle method. I find that it helps to attain the proper tension in the stitches. It is more challenging to get that result with any other method. Other than that, you can't argue with success and your sheath turned out nicely indeed!
Thanks sir! This sheath was saddle stitched with two needles. I just don’t have a stitching pony and I didn’t show pulling the stitches tight in the video for the sake of time
@@wyomingwright Nice job!
if you don't have a drill press how do you recommend punching the holes?
I just made my first successful sheath after many trial and errors, I have everything but the edge stitched up because my pricking iron won't go through 3 layers of 7/8 ounce leather.
Do I have to go buy a drill press?
@@escapetherace1943 Stitching chisels are very popular and what I use. There are a number of great videos here on CZcams by Nigel Armitage. He reviews the tools, shows how they work, what size thread to use, etc. Check him out!
Молодец, спасибо!!!👍🤝🤠
It would be best if you put an open end for many reasons. Definitely a nice piece.
Nice work. I also am a leather worker, but my work is not nearly as good. For one thing I am visually handicapped, so I always over build a knife sheath or what ever. I recently picked up a Becker BK9 knife and it needs a new sheath. I too live in Wyoming and was wondering how much you might charge for a simple friction fit sheath with a pivoting belt loop? I'm down in Cheyenne, so let me know if you can help. Thanks.
Hello. Thanks so much for the comment! Nice to hear from a fellow Wyomingite. The BK9 looks like a cool knife, but a little bigger than the sheaths I usually make for sale. It’s hard to land on a price that’s fair to both of us with the amount of leather and labor that goes into it. Especially if knives have to get shipped back and forth. That being said I’m always happy to brainstorm ideas if you want to shoot me an email.
Brilliant work. Looks like you're a professional skilled craftsmen. The job was so neat and excellent finishing to the case. 👍🇮🇳
Is there a specific technique used to get that audible click or is it just a byproduct of doing things correctly and It working out that way. That's just something I've always wondered.
Just plenty of time working the leather around the knife handle. Working the leather with the right amount of moisture helps too. Not too wet. I also re-mold the leather after dipping it in wax while it’s still hot. When it cools, the wax holds the shape very strongly which helps with retention and the “click”
can that edge hold up to one elk quartering in the field--thanks---from Wyoming as well
Yeah but it’s getting pretty dull by the end. Easy to sharpen in the field though. 420 hc is definitely not the best for edge retention
New subscriber here. I think you do excellent work. Really great craftsmanship! Can I ask, what do you use as a cutting mat? Keep up the good work. You videos are a pleasure to watch 👍🏻
Thanks! I use a piece thick rubber mat that bought at a farm and ranch store. It typically goes in the bottom of a stock trailer but it’s about 3/4 of an inch thick and indestructible. I’ve cut lots of leather on it and you can hardly see a line. I use an anvil to set snaps, rivets and punch holes
@@wyomingwright thank you for sharing. Looks like it works very well. I appreciate the info😊
I would absolutely buy one of these! I love my 113 and could definitely use it. Do you sell them?
I do sell some. You can email me…wyomingwright@gmail.com
Do you have a video of how you made the knife sheath pattern if so the link please
I didn’t make a video, but what I did is download a picture of a Buck 113 into PowerPoint, then made an outline that I liked providing a little extra space, especially where the handle and bolsters would rest in the sheath. When I had the outline I wanted, I copied it and flipped the copy and placed it on top of the original so that when it is folded you have your sheath. I printed a few different sizes until I got the scale just right. You can fold the paper template around the knife just to kind of test it out. It takes some trial and error, but once you have a good template, it’s worth it.
Nice work! Question… Why the Buck 113? I carry one and I’ve heard that many hunters prefer it over much higher end knives for skinning and field dressing game. What say you?
To be honest, I don’t have a lot of experience carrying higher end knives because I can’t afford them. A $60 buck is my version treating myself 😁. I love the size and shape of the blade. Not bulky at all to carry in the field. Great shape for cleaning and skinning. Holds an edge pretty well. But takes a quick sharpening too. Love the natural wood scales as well. If you take care of it, it will last a lifetime…what more could you ask? 😁. I’m sure there’s better hunting knives out there, I just don’t own them.
I'll answer you. Because they can be field-sharpened easily, take it easy, keep it long enough without being shoddy like cheaper china steels. Try sharpening your s30v knife in the woods, unless you brought diamond plates it just ain't happening.
Do you design your own sheaths?? Im new to making sheaths and kind of strugglw finding patterns for my buck knives.
I design my own. I just trace everything out on paper until I have something I like, then I try it on a prototype
How long do you leave the sheath submerged before taking it out?
About a minute. Long enough there’s no more large air bubbles coming out and the leather gets up to temperature. If you pull it out too soon all the excess wax just hardens on the leather. If the leather is up to temperature, the excess wax stays melted and drips off or soaks in and you have hardly any to wipe off.
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Did you make your own template and do you sell any sheaths?
Yes and Yes. You can email me at wyomingwright@gmail.com
At about what temp are you getting the wax to? I’ve been dipping mine at 275 degrees and it’s hit or miss if that’s too hot. Thanks.
I’m trying to stay down closer to 170. It helps to add some tallow or another oil to bring down the melting point a bit. Also if you warm up your leather before you dip it, it helps.
Here in Rock Springs -- would you make one for me --same knife? Thanks -
Email me
Can I buy one?
On the can is water or what can it be?
I’m not sure which part your talking about but maybe the contact cement I use to glue the leather?
Do you make sheaths for us regular folk that may want one??😊
Email wyomingwright@gmail.com
Ok how do I get a sheath made for a knife I have
Send me an email. wyomingwright@gmail.com
what thickness of leather did you use?
I think it was 5 oz
Take my 💰!
I would love to purchase one of the sheaths without the belt loop. Let me know if you sell them!
Thank you. I do sell them on a case by case basis. You can email me for the details
@@wyomingwright I messaged you on Instagram, I could not find your email address. Thank you, I hope we can work something out I would love a handcrafted sheath! ❤️🫡
Neatly done . On the wax what are you using bee's wax paraphine or what ? At 81 now a little advice you did not ask for but will give it any way. Your just to close to the edge with the stitch holes couseing the bumps on the edge that can not be dealt with when punch the holes it puts uneven pressure on the leather creating the bumps on the edge . I have found over the years in repairing sheaths and lit me say this problem does not happen over night it takes years to hppen .That square stich pattern you have chosen is problamatic over time it weakins the leather and couses failure the leathe tends to crack along the stitch top stitch line it is a stress point I eleminate the top stitches and have a you shape pattern and don't think for 1 minute that this is a weaker pattern and on larger sheaths I hvae 3 virtical stitch lines and have never had a failure. Remeber it is only advice and few take it in the spirte it is given . One more thing about the wax I did it for years with bee's wax and olive oil combo the one thing I found out over the years there's doesn't seem to be a dimes differance over time providing the leather is treated but unfortunaly most do not take care of there leather items so the wax is a good treatmate for most . I do not do it for my self any more all leather items get treated after new years every year . Don't loose your neatness in your work it will serve you well down the road. Happy Trails
It’s bee’s wax. I appreciate the advice. Can you explain a little more about the stitching pattern? Are you talking about where I stitched the belt loop on? Thanks
@@wyomingwright Yes instead of a box pattern us a U shaped stich or just 2 straight vertical sticth lines or even a V shaped . Anything other than the horizontal stitch line it weakens over time and lossen up .and even cracks .
Yes
Can you make leather wrist bands for ⌚️
It’s not my preferred work
@@wyomingwright thanks for responding quickly, I appreciate you. Would you happen to know of anyone who you may be able to recommend me to ?