I started leatherwork in the mid nineteen eighties because I had a bunch on nice knives with crappy sheaths. So I have been doing leatherwork for the last 27 years or so. For the last twenty-five I have been doing a lot of medieval type leatherwork although I still do modern stuff. Primarily as a hobby although I will occasionally make something for sale. I know this is long winded but it hopefully tells you I know a bit about leatherwork. I find your work top notch. You tooled the back of the sheath. (Al Shelton who made leather products for the rich and famous (such as Gene Autry) would decorate the inside of his belts because if your paying for custom work it should show.). Anyone who sees this sheath will know it was hand crafted. You hand sewed the sheath. Once again showing your interested in making the best sheath possible. And while I know and do most of what you showed I learned a bit from you about using the paints and antiquing. I know that his is a bit long winded but hopefully others less versed in the mysteries of leather will read it and be moved to subscribe and like to improve their own leatherwork

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! Well, I'm at a loss for words. What a great compliment, thank you very much! You have about 15 years on me so I'm sure you've seen or delved into the production of many sheaths like you mentioned. I'm happy you were able to take away something from the tutorial as I tried my best to reach out to the beginner through advanced, even though I am still trying to improve my skills, and techniques myself. I believe (I assume like you), there's no room to cut corners in the search for quality, especially when trying to produce heirloom pieces like I try to do for my customers. There's been many times I've had to restart a piece due to a slip of a tool or misplaced measurement, when it would have been easy to just let it go. Speaking of medieval leatherwork, it's always something that has interested me, just haven't had a chance to indulge in this style of the craft. Once again, thank you for watching, and the great compliment!!!

@williamkaylor1191

2 жыл бұрын

I am 60 and just started in leathercraft and i have found a lot of inspiration from different channels here, but Twisted Oak is my favorite. He does top notch work. Great carving..I need to get a lifter for my outlines!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, William! I'm happy to hear my channel and video has given you inspiration toward the craft. Hopefully my upcoming leathermaking videos will provide the same for you.

@johnrisher3007

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment ☺

To say the least, you are a true craftsman! I did not see you make the knife but it is beautiful. Though your leather work is AMAZING! The artwork is unmatched by anyone I have seen. What a joy just to watch you work.

Fantastic work, as a knife maker and leather worker, it's the best I've seen. From Ireland 🇮🇪

I'm also a leather crafter for about 3 decades now, and it continues to facinate me how a simple piece of leather can be transferred into something so beautiful

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason! I appreciate the compliment!

Love the old school approach.

Man, that is some beautiful work!

This was an incredible example of expert craftsmanship. I'm 64 and am a beginning leather worker. I am retired and unfortunately have developed a tremor in my hands. I was a metal fabricator and welder and wanted to expand my repertoire to include leatherwork. You have inspired me to attempt the trade. Hope I can attain some craftsmanship. Appreciate your work. Cheers.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, Sir! I'm sorry to hear about the stability with your hands, yet quite impressed with your perseverance to not let it stop you from entering a new trade. I think you enjoy leather crafting as there really is no limit to what can be created. Thank you again for watching my video and hope the tutorial helps you hone some new skills for the craft.

@godislove201

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm 64 ,65 next month though, but I'm hoping to use my craftsmanship to Excell in this craft...God bless

@tjkoker

2 жыл бұрын

@@godislove201 A fellow Croatian in leatherwork. Good luck!

@carlkrebs1

2 жыл бұрын

im 62 with severe arthritus in my right hand , my lower back and neck from many years of Carpentry, detailed wood work . im still doing detailed wood carving , and scroll sawing and now LEATHERCRAFT. i refuse to allow pain to stop me from what i love doing . like the rest of you , i simply deal with it . to me in our elder years weve learned patience and perseverence . I will not quit until im forced to . im doing some of the very best work ive ever done . Thank You for the FANTASTIC videos of your work , it inspires us all .

@jasonianfoo627

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it bro. I'm only 47.

That's so BEAUTIFUL!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kien!

Beautiful work! Definitely earned my subscription.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing

Look amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely gorgeous !

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it!!!

Absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic job!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

That’s badass, you totally got me. Thank you for sharing your great technique. Love it so much!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the sub and the compliment! Let me know if there is anything you want to see more detail on.

Outstanding work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Roger! I appreciate the compliment.

Really nice work with the colouring! Great job!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked the project!

Beautiful job!❤

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shawna!

Great leaf definition. that is amazing to watch

beautiful work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just brilliant work. I really enjoyed that.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter! I appreciate the compliment!

Your work is beautiful, and I'm sure to use some of your techniques in my sheath making. You are a true artist!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Hey Russ! Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I'm happy to hear the video has provided to helpful tips you can use.

SWEEEEET!! Nice craftsmanship!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dean! Thank you, I appreciate it!

Absolutely love the video and really interesting watching the sheath come together .a beautiful piece of work.👍

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David! Glad you liked the tutorial. Cheers!

You're a true artist - thank you :)

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stig!

Amazing work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jay! I appreciate it!

You are a true artist and your work is definitely 'next' level. Thanx for the great inspiration, Sam

Absolutely incredible! That is museum quality work.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely beautiful

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

This sheath is going to be far too nice to actually use or take anywhere. Amazing work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was hard to let this one go, but it's out of my hands now. Hopefully the customer takes care of it.

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

That was my thought, too. But I suppose if one has an occasion to carry a knife to a dressy event, this would be the sheath.

Just found your channel. Amazing leather work love to see more. Wow!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! Thank you! I'm shooting video of another sheath build right now. So there will be more to come!

Awesome video and some serious skills, thank you

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Trevor! I really appreciate the compliment. Should have another in works in a couple weeks.

You sir are truly a master at your craft! Absolutely Beautiful!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sean! Much appreciated!

Absolute master class being given here. I am seriously blown away.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Pilgrim! I'm happy to hear the video made such an impact.

Inspiring work this is exactly the type of work I want to get into thank you for sharing your talent

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job on sheath. It is truly a piece of art. Loved your attention to detail in tooling and staining the sheath. Also, thanks for providing the tool name and designation. Your presentation was excellent. Thanks!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope the tutorial helps you with your work. I'll be working on more like this in upcoming videos.

Your oak leaves look amazing.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sam! I love carving oak leaves incase you couldn't tell...lol

Absolutely amazing skills in building that sheath. A true work of art.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glen! Much appreciated.

Wow!! You do amazing work

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hello, very beautiful work, thank you very much for what you do and share your art with us.👍🏻👍🏻

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Hey Anton! Thank you for the compliment!

This is a thing of beauty. Fabulous skills... stunning.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Rick!

Man! You are quite the artist. Stunning sheath!👍🏻

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ted!

SICK SKILLS MAN !!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert! I'm still learning like everyone else but I appreciate the compliment.

This was some straight up amazing work. Love the frog idea.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott! Glad you liked the design.

You Sir, for sure is an ARTIST of extreme Talent!!! Thanks for showing us your beautiful work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank! Thank you for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed the video and my work!

Beautiful job mate!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marcos!

Amazing!!!

Flooking Beautiful!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@ebe-hero7052

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade Its Flooking Beautiful! I been there tried that; I failed miserably. Its a lot harder than its looks. Much respect.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, EBE! Don't let your failures stop you from progressing. My first oak leaf carvings were not the best. Got to start somewhere.

Amazing knife and amazing sheath! Respects to you and others who keep handwork alive

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Toumas. Glad to see there are a few out there that recognize and appreciate the skills of the craft.

Excellent job

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Im brand new to this but this guy seems masterful at this craft. Amazing vid. Thanks for sharing this!

This is an outstanding artistic job! One of the best I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom! Much appreciated!

incredible job

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Frank! I appreciate it!

Truly beautiful Thanks

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John!

absolut amazing. Thanks for sharing this. Hope to see much more leather working. Great Job

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have a few leather working projects coming up in the near future. Let me know if there are any processes you'd like to see more detail on and I'll be sure to include it.

@muderjoe2585

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade Great. I'm looking forward. I'm very interested in carving. May you can show some tips and tricks

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely will. Thanks!

Wow. Way to step things up with the detailed staining. Time for me to practice more.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dj!!! Out of all the mediums I've sprayed, I find alcohol dyes at the top of my list when it comes to transitioning between transparent to opaque densities in regard to their application. I hope this video helps you hone your skills. Let me know if there is something you'd like to see more of and I'll try to include it in my upcoming videos.

Amazing Work!

@TwistedOakHandmade

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Это шедевр !!!!!!! Сказочная красота!!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment!

New leather worker and real love the idea of a removable belt loop, would have never thought of that. Also, I really like your use of the air brush. Just Wow. I have to learn that wonderful trick.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark!

Wow a masterpiece 👍👍👍

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the piece, Markus!

You are an amazing craftsman. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Landon!!

Wow!!! Came to learn, left in absolute amazement!! So much talent in one video!

@TwistedOakHandmade

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Hope the video helps you out with your own work.

Your work is gorgeous

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, a cat!

This is an Art ure a real Master !

That is exquisite workmanship! Love it!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Leisongi! Thank you for watching my video and the compliment!

@leisongivangomo5656

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade it is completely worth owning!!!!!! 😍 I wish I had a knife to justify it!!!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

lol...Thank you again! Much appreciated!

Good gosh man!!! That’s the most intricate build I have seen to date!!! Amazing craftsmanship!! Congratulations on that God given gift sir!!! Beautiful work!!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will! Thank you for the compliment and kind words. I tried my best to show all aspects of the build. Hopefully in the future I'll have better camera equipment so I can include some micro shots. Thanks again for watching!

works of art. great talent you have. tks.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, Martin!

True craftmans talent men right there

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, Ark!

Artist and craftsman. Great shop too.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you, Daved!

WOW! Its awesome, man. Really cool/ Thank u 4 this video.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you liked it.

Such precision and talent

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the kind words, Greg! Much appreciated!

Wow...this guy is a leather ninja. Thanks for the vid. It shows what a determined and creative mind can do.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ireland! Much appreciated!

That is outstanding detailed artistry

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maga!

You man are very talented thanks for the video

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fletch! Thank you for watching and the kind compliment!

I like it all. Been building sheaths for about 6 years. I'm always learning more. I appreciate you sharing. Loved your phone book!

@TwistedOakHandmade

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, Phil!

Thanks, I'm new to leather and learned some embossing techniques from this video.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Makes me happy to hear the video helped you learn some new skills.

Great job. Congratulations.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mario! Cheers!

Amazing work! Again from Twisted Oak Knives !! Top Notch Knives and Crafts

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike!

Very painstaking - especially with the shading. Seems like a real labour of love. Really appreciate the work. Beautiful.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

that was a pleasure to watch

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

very talented! very insperational! absolutley beautiful!

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Ooooolay crap dude!!! I didn't know this level existed! Ridiculously AWESOME work man!!😲

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey b80! Thank you for the awesome compliment! I have more to come in future videos.

I learned more watching this than anything else I have watched. thank you so much

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jesse!

Brilliant Job Mate Thank You for your Time and share from your Subscribers and other. Thank You

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Your'e very welcome and thank you for watching!

The difference between an artist and a craftsman is in the overall detail and ascetic of the end product and you sir are an artist! I really enjoyed watching this.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome compliment, Tim! Much appreciated.

Awesomeness at its finest, I would not evn know how to put a price on such a thing of expressiveness, well done.

Absolutely amazing work. Thank you for sharing Sir.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Floyd!

@Floyd7200

Жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade You're welcome and thank you!

Thanks for this tutorial, I have been making sheaths for a few years, and many of them, but learned a lot just on this tutorial

@TwistedOakHandmade

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful

That's an awesome looking sheath bro, great work.

@TwistedOakHandmade

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated.

Beautiful Video you are a great Craftsman and a “Artist.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Imarmass! I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching!

Gorgeous work as always. Simply stunning work. A trade that's still going but also losing ground. I believe if taking an animals life that nothing goes to waste.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kymmberlie, I appreciate the compliment. Many of the old, handcrafted, trades are meeting challenges in today's digital society. But I believe this new generation of makers are bringing light to what many consider lost arts.

Beautiful

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Aliverac!

The best produced leather craft video I've ever watched! Huge Fan!! Ill be sharing this in my Reynolds Leather Pattern group on Facebook. Thank You!!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Price! I really appreciate the compliment. Never thought the tutorial would be such a big hit. Just wanted to show some of the more creative aspects of custom carved sheaths. Thanks again. Cheers!

@PriceReynoldsMaker

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade I shared it in my Facebook group and it was well received. Thank You, can't wait to see more of your productions. They are clear and concise!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Well, thank you very much for sharing! I'm hoping to have my next leather sheath project out within the next 2 weeks. Hopefully it will be well received like this one.

Fantastic The tutorial, visual and voice balance. The craftsmanship, cinematic. I am really thankful for this. These videos are perfect. Heck of a guy.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Hey Craig! Thanks for the awesome compliment on the video. Much appreciated!

A most Beautiful sheath your skill is unbelievable thank you for sharing your PASSION.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed watching my work.

Looks amazing. Watched this sitting in my tree stand. Beautiful work.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hey James! Sitting in your stand, watching one of my videos...now that's pretty awesome! BTW thanks for the compliment.

@jamesshepherd7727

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedOakHandmade i hope to get 50% as good as yours.

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Don't be afraid to try a technique and make mistakes, and you'll surpass 50% easily. Let me know if there is a part of the process you want to see more detail on.

man that 3d look is so sick!

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kyle!

Wowww!! Amazing 🤩

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bobby!

That was the best how to video I have ever seen on leather work my grandfather did some leather work but you really know what you are doing great work

@TwistedOakHandmade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy! Thanks for sharing about your grandfather. Hopefully my videos will help get other makers involved in the trade.

AMAZING Artistry!!! I am new (6 months or so) to leather working and have watched many you tubers to learn from. You, my friend are unparalleled in your craftsmanship. I'm 62 and looking to have a hobby that I can share with my grandchildren when I retire. Thanks for the inspiration to continue to grow and improve in my craft.

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Michael! Sorry it took so long to respond.

excellent workmanship

@TwistedOakHandmade

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Tom!