{"title":"Knife Sheaths","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"swivel-sheath-for-a-fixed-blade-buck-103","title":"Swivel Sheath for a Fixed Blade | Buck 103","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Cubic\u003cbr data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eCourse Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 Hours | \u003cstrong data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"312\"\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\u003cbr data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"922\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003eIn this course, master leatherworker George Cubic walks you through the process of creating a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eswivel sheath for a fixed blade knife\u003c\/strong\u003e—a project that’s as functional as it is customizable. 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Along the way, George shares invaluable leathercrafting tips, tool insights, and aesthetic considerations to help you refine your craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eWhether you’re a newer artisan looking to expand your skill set or a seasoned leatherworker wanting to explore new techniques, this sheath build combines practicality, comfort, and creative opportunity in one project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Instructor:      \u003c\/strong\u003e                                                                                                George Cubic has been working leather since 1976, when he began repairing tack while serving in the U.S. Air Force. 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