Category Archives: Leather Goods

Details: Trekker Sheath

The Trekker knife sheath is a Lucas Forge original, designed and made by Ike here in the leather shop! Here we spotlight a detail shot of a custom Trekker’s front pouch, which contains a sharpening stone at the ready. As … Continue reading

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Quality Handmade Sheaths

Here’s a behind the scenes look from a photoshoot, showing some of the sheaths.  There is so much hand work and attention to detail that goes into creating the leather sheath for each Lucas Forge knife. And it’s all done … Continue reading

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Spotlight: Osage ERH

Check this out! A custom-ordered Elk River Hunter with aged and hammer forged blade, Classic pattern filework along the spine, osage handle, and mosaic pins…paired with a Trekker sheath. Thank you for stopping by the blog today! Have a knife … Continue reading

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Today: In the Leather Shop

Today we have some behind-the-scenes process pictures for you! Lucas is working on creating Trekkers and other specialty leather sheaths to go with custom knife orders. Each sheath is handmade with attention to detail in Alabama. Check out all of … Continue reading

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Up Close: The Trekker

The Trekker sheath is available as an add-on to your custom Lucas Forge knife.

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Spotlight: Ironwood Classic Hunter and Leather

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Meet the Knives

Remember this group of Trekker sheaths? Meet the knives! On the left, we find this impressive Elk River Hunter with a curly maple handle. It’s even been personalized with a name stamped into the spine. Next up, this wild ironwood … Continue reading

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Lately: Available and Trekkers

Hope you’ve had a grand start-of-spring! A lot has been going on in and going out of the shop these days, so we’re dropping by to… 1) Let you know that there are new knives on the Available Now page, … Continue reading

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A Word About Sheaths

Every Lucas Forge knife goes to its new owner with a custom made leather sheath, crafted here in our Alabama shop. We cut the leather. Trim it. Dye it. Mold it. Glue it. Form the welt strip. Punch the stitch holes. Oil … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Leather Waterproofing

What is the best way to keep leather sheaths waterproof and in good shape? Let’s look at three ways to waterproof your outdoor “leathers!” First off, you can choose to paint on (or spray on) an acrylic leather finish, creating a sealant … Continue reading

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