Shankmaker, well you already know you shouldn't tool afterwards, let's work on that problem. get some manila folders to make your pattern first.Set the knife in the center.Now keep in mind you want the knife to stick out of the sheath about two or three fingers worth.Roll the knife to the side then add about 3/4" and cut it out.Test your fit and adjust as necessary.Trace it on the leather on the flesh side with a red pen and cut it out a little big.Test agian to make sure you can trim it to your line.Trim it then set up your tooling and stitch lines up with a divider.Dave
did you want the first post deleted or just leave it there?