Building Accoutrements for Knife Sheaths

Instructor: George Cubic
Course Length: 2 hours | Lessons: 20
Skill Level: Advanced

Enhance the functionality of your knife sheaths for everyday use in the backcountry. In this course, leather artisan George Cubic teaches you how to add conveniences like a knife sharpener holder, ferro rod holder, and more versatile belt attachments to your sheaths. 

Perfect for makers building sheaths for themselves or clients, this course shows you how to elevate your products with details that your customers will notice, appreciate and pay more for.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to pattern, cut, and mold a knife sharpener holder
• Techniques for adding a ferro rod loop or front-mount system
• Wood molding methods for creating custom pouches
• Building a durable dangler system with precision stitching
• Pro tips for finishing details that add function and polish

Inside the Course:

• Creating and Molding a Sharpener Holder
• Building Ferro Rod Attachments
• Wood Molding for a Knife Pouch
• Designing and Stitching a Dangler System

About the Instructor:
George Cubic has been working with leather since 1976, when he began repairing tack as a young Airman in the U.S. Air Force. Influenced by masters like Al Stohlman, George developed expertise in saddle stitching, stamping, and leather fabrication while learning from cobblers and harness makers. Today, he runs Viktor George Leather Goods in Ajo, Arizona, creating rugged, repairable goods and teaching traditional techniques to the next generation. His work has been featured in ShopTalk! (now Illume Connect Magazine) and he continues to inspire leathercrafters worldwide through classes and social media.