Making a Snakeskin Knife Sheath with Vinegaroon Vinegar Black Leather Cowboy Cosplay Leatherworking

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This time I make a leather rattlesnake snakeskin sheath using vinegaroon (aka, vinegar black). This is a companion piece to my earlier leathercraft video where I make a knife sheath for a Buck 119. Also check out my vinegar black/vinegaroon video.

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  • @guycalgary7800
    @guycalgary78002 жыл бұрын

    I had to get a custom sheath made for my Buck 124 because i am left handed, so i went to a saddle maker and had one made. You people are true artists .

  • @edanpino-xt1ph
    @edanpino-xt1ph5 ай бұрын

    I forgot just how much I love the Buck style sheaths. That blade strap design is genius and I love it

  • @leesass3602
    @leesass36022 жыл бұрын

    You have great attention to detail and produced a beautiful sheath. As a Bladesmith and leather worker myself there are a couple of things I would have done differently. With the snake skin I would have cut it slightly smaller than the rest of the pattern all around so that the finished edge would be all veg tan and easier to polish. Also I use the my drill press to punch holes but I use an awl tip instead of a needle because it makes a diamond shaped hole that lines up the stitching better. Two things I learned from you is that denim will remove bits of glue from the edge and to have more patience when doing the work. Thanks for the great vid, Lee

  • @stevesyncox9893

    @stevesyncox9893

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tip on the skin sizing... totally makes sense. Bladesmith here too.

  • @maryfrederickson2526
    @maryfrederickson2526 Жыл бұрын

    You have presented so many useful "tips". Thank you for showing your lovely work!

  • @jamesshingledecker3158
    @jamesshingledecker31582 жыл бұрын

    You do great work, such a beautiful piece of art...

  • @kentuckyjustice1408
    @kentuckyjustice14082 жыл бұрын

    I have that same Buck knife. If you'll send me that sheath, I promise to use it. 😊 That's a beautiful piece of work that anyone would be proud to have. I appreciate your abilities as a craftsman. Great project!

  • @skyjac92
    @skyjac922 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

  • @user-cs3hi8zp7p
    @user-cs3hi8zp7p2 жыл бұрын

    Man alive...the black leather & light color stitching makes the snakeskin POP!!! There isn't a better looking sheath for that Buck..anywhere! Ridiculously well done bro👍👍👍

  • @glenpaul3606
    @glenpaul3606 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing skill with lestherwork. Beautiful sheath....perfection !

  • @jase0140
    @jase01402 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work mate! Most enjoyable to see!

  • @bacchus_builds
    @bacchus_builds Жыл бұрын

    Great tip about using denim instead of a slicker. It's clear that you put a lot of care into your work. Beautiful sheath.

  • @lbdeuce
    @lbdeuce2 жыл бұрын

    tremendous video as usual. i appreciate your thoroughness.

  • @pepejuan2924
    @pepejuan2924 Жыл бұрын

    WOW… really beautiful work 😁👍

  • @fordfan3179
    @fordfan31792 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful attention to detail.

  • @seattlesix9953
    @seattlesix99532 жыл бұрын

    Like the little pre-sanding with the blocks. Looks like it makes finish sanding go super quick. Going to look into the penetrating vinegaroon dye as well. I really like working with exotics like Ostrich leg and lizard as well. Think you tripled the value of that Buck 😆 Subbed

  • @williamhollis6578
    @williamhollis6578 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great leatherwork. The background flute music, though, is the stuff of nightmares.

  • @user-tm9un5ly7r
    @user-tm9un5ly7r2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! You are a biggest master! 👏😊

  • @loucesmendoza757
    @loucesmendoza75710 ай бұрын

    Amigo, su arte no debe terminar, espero que usted lo transmita a nuevas generaciones. Es usted un genio trabajando el cuero.

  • @WeirdWWII
    @WeirdWWII2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent stuff, brother!!!

  • @d.springer8444
    @d.springer84442 жыл бұрын

    Very nice high quality work but an artist as well

  • @HighFalutinTootin
    @HighFalutinTootin2 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone look he's doing stuff with his hands!! Making something it's almost like magic😳 ive been binge watching this channel it's oddly relaxing and i love old west gun belts and holsters 🤠

  • @marcthomas2482
    @marcthomas24822 жыл бұрын

    That is a really awesome sheath. I got past the first vinegaroon video just thinking it was cool but now you really made me want to try it with this one. I love that tone of black it gives that is different from the Fiebings and the finish it gets with the conditioner is just fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @rapalaron6348
    @rapalaron6348 Жыл бұрын

    Wow👍 Speechless! I want something like that for my 119 special pro.

  • @MrWave58
    @MrWave582 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Very well done! Greetings from Austria!

  • @jeromedangelo7028
    @jeromedangelo7028 Жыл бұрын

    You make bad ass works of art.

  • @shaneleizear8950
    @shaneleizear89502 жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing. Poetry.

  • @lugoj7181
    @lugoj71817 ай бұрын

    Wow came out so beautiful

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jumpnjack8686
    @jumpnjack86862 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Work!

  • @MiloKolb
    @MiloKolb Жыл бұрын

    amazing video, ive never thought of using a needle on a drill press

  • @hawknives
    @hawknives2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Craftsmanship! Outstanding! Christ Bless You for your abilities!

  • @michaelstrauss6587
    @michaelstrauss65872 жыл бұрын

    The 119 is my edc, I wish the belt loop pivoted like on the 120 sheath I've had since the early 70's.

  • @eddieparsons2990
    @eddieparsons29902 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing..

  • @bruceshook1781
    @bruceshook17812 жыл бұрын

    Great job!!

  • @Mora2002A
    @Mora2002A Жыл бұрын

    Hermosa funda, una obra de arte, excelente acabado, es una chulada, lo felicito usted tiene un gran talento extraordinario 👍🏻

  • @dennismott4226
    @dennismott42262 жыл бұрын

    thats really good work

  • @jaimeherreraopazo1352
    @jaimeherreraopazo1352 Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh que cosa más linda!! Felicitaciones al artesano. Saludos desde Chile.

  • @584customs6
    @584customs62 жыл бұрын

    I have the same knife as well as a Kbar. I love them. Great work. I like the snake skin look for that particular blade. I would buy a pattern if you made one!

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    ha. Thanks! The "pattern" is the sheath it comes with new. In my previous sheath video you see me tearing the original apart to copy.

  • @skylineleathercompany
    @skylineleathercompany2 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome.

  • @Hisdudeness799
    @Hisdudeness7992 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, Bravo.

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 Жыл бұрын

    It’s very beautiful I’ve got a lot of tools stamps really almost all the stuff I need is just having the No how

  • @philsullivan3679
    @philsullivan36798 ай бұрын

    Beautiful job. Loved the style. I was curious about using the piece you cut out for the window, under the window. This would elevate the snake skin to become even with the edges. You could even put some between them to be a pillow under the skin. Then, sew the back with a solid piece of 2 or 3 oz. Great work. I loved it.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! That's what I did on my "hair-on-hide" holster video. For this sheath, I insetted the snakeskin to give it some level protection.

  • @espadasartesanaismedievais3288
    @espadasartesanaismedievais32882 жыл бұрын

    Parabéns 👏👏👏👏 Uma obra de arte 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kennethlaruffa9427
    @kennethlaruffa94272 жыл бұрын

    Nice Job, the only thing I would have done is sown the belt loop on the sheath it's self. I don't trust rivets alone to hold anything. Enjoyed watching your craftsmanship. Best Regards

  • @brotherBvideos
    @brotherBvideos2 жыл бұрын

    wow, you are incredibly...um, incredible..this is fantastic work, i actually watched this whole video, i gasped when the snake skin almost got stuck to the wrong part lol great work sir

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    and snakeskin is VERY thin and fragile-feeling!

  • @brotherBvideos

    @brotherBvideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RoadAgentLeather when you were cutting it I thought I would never have the courage to cut it lol

  • @mattlitzenberg711
    @mattlitzenberg7112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @gustavoandrade4710
    @gustavoandrade4710 Жыл бұрын

    wow amazing. thanks for share !

  • @minerblue9641
    @minerblue96412 жыл бұрын

    If you ever have time, please make a hunting knife sheath for a Buck 119 that has no shiny parts showing. I made one myself, but its not anything great. I put a goatskin cover on the handle to cover the shiny part and a skirt to cover the other shiny part thats between the blade and the handle. Makes the knife look really business like all darked out like that.

  • @reddogknives
    @reddogknives2 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing leather work for 20 years or so, mostly sheaths, holsters, some belts. I also live in Arizona and have caught probably a hundred rattlesnakes live in hand in my life. So I have a few skins, I've been meaning to do an inlay. Great tutorial, nice work. I do use waxed thread on my saddle stitching, any thoughts on why you dont? Just asking from down around Tucson

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just use the thread from my sewing machine . . . T270 bonded nylon . . . for literally everything. Makes it easy :)

  • @rickdowe7865

    @rickdowe7865

    2 жыл бұрын

    T270 is the best thats what I use. Try it you won't go back

  • @jumpnjack8686
    @jumpnjack8686 Жыл бұрын

    Just a quick question or two about the snake skin. Do look for a specific tanning process? Who do you purchase skins from? Do you treat the skin (other than alcohol cleansing) before gluing to leather? What glue do you use to adhere the skin to the leather backing? What do you finish the skin with, TanKote or something else? Rattlesnake skins are expensive and I do not want to ruin it and I want it to last on the sheath or holster. Thank you, Jack

  • @deanransom2350
    @deanransom2350 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice work. I hope I get to the level of skill you are. Q: how long after applying the neatsfoot oil can you proceed ....does the neatsfoot oil need time to 'soak in' and dry? or can you keep on working the project right away? Thanks for sharing.

  • @compass504
    @compass504 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great.. I wonder thought, why did you not put stitching all the way to the Point on the straight side of the Sheath? Thanks.

  • @slugobuddy
    @slugobuddy2 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice work. New subscriber.

  • @pierluigideperini2605
    @pierluigideperini2605 Жыл бұрын

    Stupenda custodia 👏👍

  • @chuckb5012
    @chuckb50126 күн бұрын

    I agree with the comment about cutting thee snake skin slightly smaller. sewing around the design point instead of the spot I would consider better looking. I would use a sealer like Tan Coat ( KOTE) and put it on everything including the skin. I'm not familiar withe the Aussie product. thanks great job.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the comment!

  • @benzo2486
    @benzo24862 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @seatroutking7555
    @seatroutking75552 жыл бұрын

    Great craftsmanship and details, did I see a model ship in the background under construction? I would like to see it’s progress if possible

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    yep! I have a build log on shipsofscale.com under the user name "Chakotay"

  • @HARMARSCH2
    @HARMARSCH22 жыл бұрын

    Nice Sheath

  • @esqueletosmolhadosclan8379
    @esqueletosmolhadosclan83792 жыл бұрын

    Belíssimo trabalho !!

  • @terryqueen3233
    @terryqueen32332 жыл бұрын

    There's only one word you can say for this b e a utiful!

  • @scottdunn6308
    @scottdunn63082 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice!

  • @nateand3
    @nateand32 жыл бұрын

    Man that's gorgeous. I have a couple questions. What kind of glue do you use? And, what did you apply after you rubbed the edges with denim?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's Renia Aquilim 315 Contact Cement. Non-toxic, Water-based, and low odor (well, at least not a chemical odor like other contact cements). The edges were painted with Fiebing's Edge-Kote.

  • @thecaveblades6667
    @thecaveblades66672 жыл бұрын

    Impressive work! Do you worry about scratches on the blades finish from the rivet seats?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not really. The rivets are set pretty flush and are of much softer steel than the blade.

  • @davidbuswell5576
    @davidbuswell55762 жыл бұрын

    Just a gorgeous build. Wish you would have added a little more script as to what products you are using Thanks

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    let me know if there's anything in particular I can explain and I can answer it here in the comments.

  • @DS-tw3cz

    @DS-tw3cz

    Жыл бұрын

    What type of spray adhesive did you use to stick the snakeskin to the leather?

  • @DS-tw3cz

    @DS-tw3cz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadAgentLeather What type of spray adhesive was in the orange can?

  • @DS-tw3cz

    @DS-tw3cz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadAgentLeather Gorilla Glue?

  • @mailfisherblade101
    @mailfisherblade1012 жыл бұрын

    So nice bro

  • @rorichards79
    @rorichards79 Жыл бұрын

    Will you be making any more of these for sale? Looking for one that holds 7.5” blade length knife. THANK YOU

  • @hclarke630
    @hclarke630 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work. What would that cost?

  • @shanebailey1535
    @shanebailey15352 жыл бұрын

    Your craftsmanship is beautiful to watch a question from someone who knows nothing about leather work. Why do you put the belt loop on rough side out, it looks wrong.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    I usually install belt loops rough-side-out so that it provides extra "grip". Helps keep it from sliding around.

  • @hangfirejp1197
    @hangfirejp1197 Жыл бұрын

    What is the tool / bit that you're using to punch the stitching holes?

  • @darrelltemple1565
    @darrelltemple15652 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! Where do you source your snakeskin?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's a few sellers on eBay who tan their own skins.

  • @43sq
    @43sq Жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @tomislavpetrina700
    @tomislavpetrina700 Жыл бұрын

    The Best perfection

  • @daveshepherd7582
    @daveshepherd75822 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! Does the snake skin require anything special to keep it from drying? Thanks

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fiebing's sells a reptile cleaner/conditioner, however I've never used it. Could use the Aussie, but it would leave the skin shiny; I like the scales to be dead matte. The particular skin I was using was oily (hence, I had to wipe it down with alcohol before I could glue it.)

  • @oldoutdoorsguy1157

    @oldoutdoorsguy1157

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RoadAgentLeather Regarding the oil on the snakeskin, I also wondered if there was any concern on your part in applying Neatsfoot oil prior to gluing up all the edges on the sheath? I have always waited until after gluing the edges and welt to apply the Neatsfoot to the surface of the leather. Is there any concern about the residual oil affecting the bonding strength of the glue?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@oldoutdoorsguy1157 Ultimately the sheath is sewn together. My thoughts are that the glue is just there to keep everything together until then.

  • @cHuMbAitLiFe
    @cHuMbAitLiFe10 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @jb7707
    @jb77072 жыл бұрын

    Is that an awl blade you used in the drill press rather than a drill bit?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's actually a needle from my sewing machine. But you can use an awl blade as well.

  • @Frogcreek1938
    @Frogcreek1938 Жыл бұрын

    Hello where do you get your patterns thanks ?

  • @Rsama60
    @Rsama602 жыл бұрын

    Nice built, btw. I like your videos without music better.

  • @hasanyildirim6875
    @hasanyildirim687511 ай бұрын

    Great job I wont this knife

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a course That you can take online That will have somebody explain everything to you

  • @leonelvaides167
    @leonelvaides1672 жыл бұрын

    I think Your work is IMPECABLE Bravo ,I'm just a student of You tube i do it as a hobby ,working with leather could you be able to tell me where i can buy the Thread ,size and brand that you use for this Sheaths.I thank you in advance.Leo leather works from Florida.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    #277 bonded nylon. Same thread I use in my stitcher. I'm not particular to any brand. The color is tan or natural (not white).

  • @leonelvaides167

    @leonelvaides167

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RoadAgentLeather Thank You for the information.

  • @metalbeast83
    @metalbeast832 жыл бұрын

    is the gap at the end left for ventilation ?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    Drain hole.

  • @gerardosanchez906
    @gerardosanchez9062 жыл бұрын

    Chingón conpa

  • @johnlovingood8089
    @johnlovingood8089 Жыл бұрын

    Is this pattern for purchase

  • @user-wx8hi7oy1v
    @user-wx8hi7oy1v5 ай бұрын

    How much to have you make a snakeskin sheathe for my buck 119

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld22 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. But for me it says a lot about the maker that pays little to no attention to the back of the project. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mikeogden5256
    @mikeogden52562 жыл бұрын

    Pimp 💕✨

  • @user-xz7us4gz7q
    @user-xz7us4gz7q Жыл бұрын

    Добрый день прекрасные работы я подписан на вас вы молодец где вы находитесь и как можно сделать заказ ?

  • @yourneck2
    @yourneck22 жыл бұрын

    To beautiful to be a dangler…..

  • @evangelistasamueleretamals9017
    @evangelistasamueleretamals9017 Жыл бұрын

    Lo bueno Hermoso trabajo felizitaciones Lo malo A ratos me daba sueño con la musica

  • @M-ChristineChalard
    @M-ChristineChalard4 ай бұрын

    A quoi sert l'espace qu'il y a au bas du martyr

  • @andyjones357
    @andyjones357 Жыл бұрын

    Sweeeet

  • @cesarcesar5129
    @cesarcesar51295 ай бұрын

    Can I buy one?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    shoot me an email. It's on my "about" tab on the channel main page.

  • @jackiesanders489
    @jackiesanders4892 жыл бұрын

    exotic sheaths are cool, but useing chrometaned leather WILL rust a knife or pisto.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sheath itself is all veg-tan leather.

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