Carving an Elk on a Leather Knife Sheath

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  • čas přidán 4. 01. 2021
  • Still feeding cattle, looking for wolves, and catching up on leather work. Here is a knife sheath I just finished. Enjoy!

Komentáře • 134

  • @staceymay2655
    @staceymay2655 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice new work light with new windows on the leather shop... lovely day..

  • @gregormiller4037
    @gregormiller4037 Před 3 lety

    You do such tight and beautiful work. Very professional Muskrat, great post.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Gregor! It's fun to do, but time consuming.

  • @ronniesmithjr7298
    @ronniesmithjr7298 Před 3 lety

    Great video beutiful sheath you did a awesome job thanks for sharing brother 👍🤛🐺

  • @logicaredux5205
    @logicaredux5205 Před 3 lety

    Lovely work Muskrat! You have a gift my friend.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much Guy. It is fun to do, except when the weather is nice.....then I want to be outside!

  • @bumpkinrocks
    @bumpkinrocks Před 3 lety

    That's abit of quality there Sir👍
    The best bit is you're inside in the warm! We're having a cold snap here it's the wind I dislike not the cold.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! It is nice being inside on a bad day. I really want to be out chasing wolves though!!

  • @Dominic.Minischetti
    @Dominic.Minischetti Před 3 lety

    Wow that absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing brother!

  • @huntarama9375
    @huntarama9375 Před 3 lety

    Im impressed , do you ever sit back afterwards and think to yourself , I cant believe I did that.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thanks!! HA! No, I usually think, "Dang, I should have done it that way"..It is fun to do though!

  • @flag1090
    @flag1090 Před 3 lety

    This is a great video of a piece of art. Keep up the good work.

  • @jksmountaindream
    @jksmountaindream Před 3 lety +2

    A Skilled Craftsman!

  • @ladywolverine1828
    @ladywolverine1828 Před 3 lety

    You are very gifted, Nice job! Stay safe and warm.

  • @josemufflei3949
    @josemufflei3949 Před 3 lety +1

    Work of art... wow

  • @SanJuanMountainBob
    @SanJuanMountainBob Před 3 lety

    That’s dandy. Great job!

  • @aidankenny200
    @aidankenny200 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful !!

  • @virginia7191
    @virginia7191 Před 3 lety

    You are a true artist!

  • @johntwomey3732
    @johntwomey3732 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful

  • @joysteward8785
    @joysteward8785 Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice!

  • @SouthWestIron
    @SouthWestIron Před 3 lety

    Really nice work!

  • @pwrplnt1975
    @pwrplnt1975 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful sheath!

  • @BuckskinDave
    @BuckskinDave Před 3 lety

    Nice work, love that stitcher

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 Před 3 lety

    That's really nice work I am amazed.

  • @HuntingFarmerOfficial
    @HuntingFarmerOfficial Před 3 lety

    You do great work Gary! I real artist/craftsman 👍

  • @brandyhouston2105
    @brandyhouston2105 Před rokem

    Thanks for making the video.

  • @amyeteel5379
    @amyeteel5379 Před 3 lety

    Master craftsman. Great job❗

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 Před 3 lety

    Looks great Gary!
    I miss doing that type of stuff but my health has degraded to the point I can't anymore. Still enjoy watching it done though!
    Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Sorry to hear that Ken. It's kind of funny, you don't miss the little things like that until you can't do them. Hang in there my friend.....

    • @kengamble8595
      @kengamble8595 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors
      Yeah, how right you are!
      Lots and lots of those little things!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      @@kengamble8595 Before I had my hip replaced, I could just barely walk. There was so much I wanted to do and couldn't. I know how you feel! I was lucky and got a second chance. Now I'm determined to wear out this new hip!

  • @denniswolfe1230
    @denniswolfe1230 Před 3 lety

    This leather looks softer than your last project making chair covering
    We love watching your videos

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much! It might have been a little softer. Leather is strange stuff, not really all that even sometimes. This could have been closer to the belly also where it's softer.

  • @Leverguns50
    @Leverguns50 Před 3 lety

    You always do such good work, I really love that holster you made for me

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. I'm happy to have my Walker Colt working again thanks to you too. It's a good trade!

  • @petesrepete
    @petesrepete Před 3 lety +2

    Talent on loan from God, LOL . Great work.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +2

      I never thought of it that way, but you are 100% right!!

  • @mountainbushcraftersallian8654

    Love your work....this is art.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +2

      Same with yours! It would be fun to combine the two.....A friend was making barn wood picture frames and had me make a leather trim insert. It turned out pretty neat.

    • @mountainbushcraftersallian8654
      @mountainbushcraftersallian8654 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MuskratOutdoors sound good..I'd love to collaborate, I'd be honored

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +2

      @@mountainbushcraftersallian8654 So would I Roland. I really like what you do too. Let's figure out something and do it!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Something flat is easiest with leather, but it might not have to be.

    • @mountainbushcraftersallian8654
      @mountainbushcraftersallian8654 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors ok, ill email you some ideas and you do the same....

  • @tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379

    Honestly, that is pretty slick! For some reason I always thought that those deeper lines were burnt in and not hammered. Thats something I'd like to learn.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Really, it's not that hard to do. If you can pick up a few leather stamps a a garage sale or someplace, just play with it awhile. You can do it!

    • @tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379
      @tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors what about the sewing machine?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +2

      @@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379 It's a Tippman Boss Stitcher. I like it because it is not electric. I've had it since 1996 or so and haven't had very many problems with it.

  • @garryfoote695
    @garryfoote695 Před 3 lety

    That is just awesome Gary! Very creative use of products, never would have used Tan Kote for edging, I'm going to give that a try!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      It works pretty well. I used to use beeswax, or even just a piece of canvas a scrub until the fuzz was gone. It's better probably, but takes forever and is hard to do. This works well, and is easy.

  • @corysnladventures2758
    @corysnladventures2758 Před 2 lety

    Wow that's a good job you did on that

  • @thecamocowboyoutdoors5693

    You do really nice work, Brother! I have the same sewing machine that I inherited when Dad died. It is brand new. He bought it and then his eyesight went. Has never been used. I'm hoping to start doing some leather work soon. Thanks for sharing this video. Best wishes my Friend!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much! Those little machines are great! I think you'll like it. I've had mine since about 1996 or so. It has broken a few times, but minor problems. I like it because it's not electric. I've even used it on the tailgate of my truck.

  • @JacobSimpson
    @JacobSimpson Před 3 lety

    That looks amazing! I want to learn how to do this!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      You can do it! Mostly it just takes a little practice to figure out what each stamp does. Like I showed here, I trace the animals. I can't draw them, but I do draw the flowers and things. Watch at garage sales, you can find leather tools cheap sometimes.

    • @JacobSimpson
      @JacobSimpson Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors ok! Thanks! One of my cousins has started doing leather. Making sheaths and stuff. I could probably get him to help me. He doesn't do the designs like this.
      But I am pretty artistic so I probably could figure it out
      What would to say are the most important or necessary tools to look for?

  • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel

    awesome job hope you got a wolf or two

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Not yet, but I have a lead or two about where they might be. They killed a Mountain Lion on a ranch not far from me a week or so ago. Access isn't great, but I might be able to get in there after them. Thanks for the support! It does help me to keep trying!

    • @jksmountaindream
      @jksmountaindream Před 3 lety +1

      @@MuskratOutdoors I didnt know Wolves went after Cats...

    • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel
      @joemorganeatmyshortschannel Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors all i can say is i hope you smoke a pack a day ;)

  • @ImixSpb
    @ImixSpb Před 3 lety

    It's amazing to watch the carving emerges from "nothing". True Art, well done!!!
    Your carving tools make me a little nervous... about ones being looked like dental))) Ha!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Igor! That is a dentist tool! They work great for leather. Blue sky and sunshine today....I want to get outside!!

  • @montanajohnsoutdooradventu4455

    Muskrat, that is absolutely beautiful. Awesome job buddy!!!
    You can make videos just on that right there and your channel would go off the charts. With all of that oil you use I bet you that your finger joints stay oiled really well and your joints never get sore:-)
    Thank you for sharing this is just awesome...MTJOA

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      HA! I wish that was true! Arthur Itis is not a nice guy!!
      In fact the whole Itis family are not very nice! Thank you for the compliment!! I got a lead on where the wolves might be. Any luck with yours?

    • @montanajohnsoutdooradventu4455
      @montanajohnsoutdooradventu4455 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors I have not had any sign of wolves in my area yet. I'm going to let him soak for a couple more weeks until Bobcat trapping season is over. Then I will move them over 5 miles away to another road on the other side of the canyon. I have been having wolves howl at me at night when we go out calling for them. I have an electronic collar that I use an Antelope Valley. The wolves have been coming in right at dark white now. So after Bobcat trapping season is over I'm moving my traps over there. Stay safe I love your channel is awesome!

  • @NSTRAPPERHUNTER
    @NSTRAPPERHUNTER Před 3 lety

    ~Awesome job and I do a bit of leather work my self.Later buddy and all the best.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! What type of things do you make? I'd love to see some of it.

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops1327 Před 3 lety +1

    👍👍😊

  • @thebigfellar7178
    @thebigfellar7178 Před 3 lety

    I liked subbed ,and notified . Peace.

  • @YurrNext
    @YurrNext Před 3 lety +1

    Me likey, now I just need to find a way to get my knives and guns to yurr place. Lol

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Ya gotta come visit! Next hunting season maybe?

    • @YurrNext
      @YurrNext Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors Quite possibly. It does look like my ship will be in drydock allowing me to make hunting season this fall. My fingers are crossed.

  • @mr.fisher3973
    @mr.fisher3973 Před 3 lety

    I just started working with leather - looks like I have a long ways to go!!! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship - if you don’t mind me asking what is that stitching machine called?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      You can do it! Really, all it takes is a little practice and getting to know what each tool does. The machine is a "Tippman Boss Stitcher". Maybe two "N"s in Tippman?

  • @ecksdog
    @ecksdog Před 3 lety

    Nice work! Barge Cement has been around forever, is it still the best for your work?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      I think so. Dap Brand contact cement is a close second, and a lot less money, but Barge is better.

  • @donrsanders4772
    @donrsanders4772 Před 3 lety

    Hello, did you make that knife as well? Beautiful sheath. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. No, he sent me the knife, I just made the sheath.

  • @PitifulDelay
    @PitifulDelay Před 5 měsíci

    I know this is an old video, but I hope I get a reply. I'm very new to leatherworking. Like, less than a month in. However, I noticed that you did some things contrary to most of what I've seen in other videos, and I'd love to understand why you did things that way instead.
    1. Everything I've seen has said to stamp/carve the leather before you dye it. I could be mistaken, but it looks like it was already dyed when you started.
    2. I've seen it suggested that you should cut a v-groove down the center when doing a fold over sheath, since it allows the leather to lie a little more flat.
    3. You took the neatsfoot oil down inside the sheath as well as the backside of the buckle loop. Is there a reason that you did that after all the stitching and not before?
    4. Is there a reason you waited until after full assembly to slick the top and strap edges until after assembly? It seems it would have been easier to do beforehand.
    5. It's my understanding that slicking/burnishing is to pack down the fibers and make the edges less susceptible to the elements. So it makes sense to me when I see others take the time to sand and smooth out the main edge of the sheath before slicking. Is there a reason you left it somewhat rough?
    6. I know there are a lot of options for what is used for slicking the edges. I'd love to understand why you use Tan Kote instead of something like Edge Kote or gum tragacanth. As in, what are the differences and what led you to that choice?
    7. Everything I've seen says you should let things dry before moving onto the next layer of coating. So, dye, dry, resist, dry, antiquing, dry, topcoat. I may have missed if there was a cut between the neatsfoot oil and the Saddle Lac, but it appeared to me that you applied it, buffed it, and sprayed it consecutively without any dry time. Does it still being wet not have any effect on the top coat's adhesion?
    8. Yours is the first video I've seen that uses Saddle Lac as the top coat, so it doesn't seem to be a popular option. I guess, based on what I've read, that it has a tendency to crack. I really don't know. Is there a reason you go with Saddle Lac instead of the more popular options I've seen like Leather Balm, Leather Sheen, or Resolene?
    8. Taking a step back to the assembly, and this is more my own curiosity rather than other people's "best practice." I understand why you wouldn't want a rivet inside the sheath; it can easily scratch up the blade. But I just imagine that frequent use the sheath would have the sharp blade scraping across the stitches, eventually causing them to fray and break. Have you found this to be the case or am I just imagining an unrealistic scenario based on my inexperience?
    Since this video is 3 years old, I'd love to know how this sheath has held up.
    Your artwork is absolutely beautiful. I hope I can reach that level of skill. I've followed a couple beginner tutorials that have turned out well. Unfortunately, I'm not an artist. Without following some sort of tutorial, I'm not sure I'm going to be very good at figuring out where to apply shading and details, so I don't see myself being able to go very far in the carving aspect of leatherworking. Thank you for your video exhibiting your talent.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hello! Wow where to start? Ok, here go's....
      1) The leather is pre-dyed at the factory and is saddle tooling leather, I don't use any dye at all.
      2) You can, but don't need to.
      3) The glue won't stick to the oil.
      4) The sewn edge usually needs trimmed a little after sewing, so it's easier just to do all the edge polish at once.
      5) Slicking the edge only really makes it look more finished. It had nothing to do with the weather.
      6) I like gum tragacanth better, but I haven't found any for sale lately. It works better than this stuff.
      7) I don't use any dyes. Neatsfoot oil is water soluble, but it better put on dry. This was almost dry before putting it on. The saddle Lac Spray doesn't seem to affect drying at all.
      8) Saddle lac doesn't crack. It's not paint, it a wax/oil finish. It waterproofs the leather somewhat, and gives it a shine.
      Thanks for watching this, I hope I answered your questions.
      Good luck on your leather work. It is a lot of fun to do!

  • @meganely670
    @meganely670 Před 3 lety

    This kind of leather work is something I have been wanting to start doing, any tips and tools you would recommend?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Give it a try! Really it isn't that hard to do. Just your basic tools. A swivel knife, a stylis (the pen looking thingy), and a few shading tools is all you need. The one I use the most is a bevel shader. Flowers and things I draw, but animals I trace onto the leather when it's damp. The leather should be damp but not wet. I have found that with animals, a side view is easier to do than a front on view. I think the main thing is to start making small things and play with your tools until you learn what each one does, then move up to bigger stuff. I enjoy doing it, but you have to be in the mood to do a good job......and clean hands! Something that seems rare to me! HA! Good luck! If you decide to do it, please send some pictures!

  • @jffqnn
    @jffqnn Před rokem

    I want to learn how to do something like this!
    You make it look so easy but how long does it actually take to learn how to use the tools used in the video?? Thanks for sharing Your knowledge and Artwork!!

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před rokem +1

      Actually, not very long. You can get the leather tools from ebay pretty cheaply. Just playing with each one on a scrap piece of leather will teach you a lot about what each one will do. Like anything else, the more you do it, the more easy it will get. Give it a try!

    • @jffqnn
      @jffqnn Před rokem

      @@MuskratOutdoors definitely will be practicing then!!
      Just polished up all the tools yesterday so they'll slide on the leather easier and getting ready to print out a simple design on vellum to make it easier to transfer. Played around with a feather design and everyone tells me it looks great but then I tried another piece and failed right from the start but I'm going to finish it up and try some undercut techniques I've seen done on floral designs.
      Thank You again for the Confidence Building, I really appreciate Your Time and Motivation!! 😊

  • @ChipsOutdoorChannel
    @ChipsOutdoorChannel Před 3 lety

    I have a hard time drawing stick figures but you make this look easy! It turned out fantastic by the looks of it! Was that your knife or for a client?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      HA! Thank you! I cheated and traced it though. No, this was for someone else's knife. How have you been? Everything going alright?

    • @ChipsOutdoorChannel
      @ChipsOutdoorChannel Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors Yeah, everything is good. The little ones are keeping me busy and I started a new job recently. If that's not enough we plan on moving within the next year. How you been?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      @@ChipsOutdoorChannel I'm happy to hear that. We have been mostly good here. Our old dog died from lung cancer about two weeks ago. That was hard...Our Daughter is having some problems, but seems alright too.....other than that, life is good!

    • @ChipsOutdoorChannel
      @ChipsOutdoorChannel Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors I'm sorry to hear that about the dog. Do you just have Lily left then? Hopefully your daughter makes a full recovery!

  • @terrymacleod6882
    @terrymacleod6882 Před 3 lety

    very nice work. what does that wood stick do at about 11:20 ?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      They call that a "Slicker". I made that one from a piece of cow horn and a ceramic dresser knob. The cut edge of your leather will always be a little fuzzy. That "Tan Kote" stuff is a wax type finish similar to car wax. You use the "slicker" to polish the edge and get rid of that fuzzy look. Both the horn and the dresser knob are smooth, so it works really well.

    • @terrymacleod6882
      @terrymacleod6882 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors so that was horn not wood, thanks.

  • @thebigfellar7178
    @thebigfellar7178 Před 3 lety

    Pretty cool stuff. Curious what type pistol in the shoulder holster Birds head 45? Do you live off grid? I thought of moving out to Idaho ,but then read some things ,and said no . Utah maybe . But I live in the Mountains of the Appalachians or Blue Ridge mountains , so I've got it all here . Even Bigfoot. Had them outside the house last night. They were carrying on , screaming their heads off My wife was not impressed. I always think it's cool. But she's not a big fan. First time here , looks like you live a lot like me. I 'm not handy with anything but guns ,trapping ,,hunting , camping , fishing, etc. Trained by a Cree injun. Laziest human being that ever existed. But one hell of a teacher. Peace.

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      NEAT!! My job is seasonal. I take care of the Fairgrounds here. It leaves me open to having winter off and hunting and trapping. Summer months, I'm pretty tied down though. I haven't lived in town since I was just a small kid and hopefully never will. The gun is my trapping pistol, a 22lr/22mag. Idaho is a great state, but a hard place to live. Not a lot of high paying jobs, and we are allowed only 1 deer a year. Our hunting has become really bad the last 10 years or so also.

    • @thebigfellar7178
      @thebigfellar7178 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors P.S. My YT acct. is thebigfellar . Peace.

  • @oregonfishinglife1554
    @oregonfishinglife1554 Před 3 lety

    Do you have a website ?? Or a way to buy a hatband snakeskin

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      I don't. If you email me at muskrat14@hotmail.com I'll try to see what I can do. I have a snakeskin, but I'm not sure it will work. I might be able to find one this Summer also. This last year, there was quite a few around.

  • @cpk4772
    @cpk4772 Před 3 lety

    💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯

  • @dmitrymontana8089
    @dmitrymontana8089 Před 3 lety

    Привет! А чем намазывал кожу??

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      Доброе утро! Это отделка из воска / масляной кожи.

    • @dmitrymontana8089
      @dmitrymontana8089 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors первым чем намазал?
      И после еще другим?

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety

      @@dmitrymontana8089 Да. Краска на материале - 100% чистое масло для ног.

    • @dmitrymontana8089
      @dmitrymontana8089 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors да, но как называется?

  • @brianj123458
    @brianj123458 Před 3 lety

    Hey great job. Robert208 sent me here i was wondering if you had the time and if your willing to do somthing similar for me? I have a knife about the same a the one your working with and it from the same guy that built Roberts knife. If you dont have time I understand I just figured it did not hurt to ask. I just sub and will be watching your great work have blessed day

    • @MuskratOutdoors
      @MuskratOutdoors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! I am way behind on leatherwork, and can be slow getting it done, but I will have time until March or so. I do have quite a bit to try to get to...what's one more? My email is muskrat14@hotmail.com

    • @brianj123458
      @brianj123458 Před 3 lety

      @@MuskratOutdoors i just sent you email

  • @woodstacker5241
    @woodstacker5241 Před 3 lety

    Very nice!