Rugged Hatchet Case

Instructor: George Cubic
Course Length: 3 Hours | Lessons: 32
Skill Level: Advanced

Make a Rugged Axe Case with expert leathercrafter George Cubic. As he guides you step-by-step in creating a retro-style axe case the likes of what you'd find on the cover of Field and Stream. Learn how to design a pattern to fit your hatchet, construct a stacked leather stop to keep your axe secure, and apply finishing techniques that make your project Outdoor READY.

This course is perfect for bushcraft enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, or anyone looking to make a stylish and practical leather case. From initial patterning to final assembly, George shares tips and techniques that you can apply to a wide range of leather projects.

About Your Instructor:                                                                                                    George Cubic has been working leather since 1976, when he began repairing tack while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Over the decades he studied traditional leathercraft techniques from cobblers, harness makers, and masters like Al Stohlman, developing deep expertise in saddle stitching, basket stamping, and leather fabrication.

Today George runs Viktor George Leather Goods in Ajo, Arizona, where he builds rugged, repairable leather goods and teaches others the craft through workshops, classes, and online instruction. A self-proclaimed “shade tree leatherworker”, George blends traditional skills with practical problem-solving to keep classic leatherworking methods alive for the next generation of makers.