Leather Hides for Knife Sheaths and Holsters
Shop leather that comes tanned and ready to go, so you can make and fit your own sheaths and holsters in cowhide or water buffalo. Cowhide is made for wet-forming around the knife or gun, while vegetable-tanned water buffalo brings a durable hide with a natural-looking grain.
Our cowhide leather, in colors like London Tan, Chestnut and Espresso, holds its shape after wet-forming for a crisp fit and has an authentic grain you can dye and finish by hand. On a sheath or holster with metal hardware, reach for water buffalo leather in Antique Brown, Black or another shade, since metal fittings are safe from any chemical reaction with its vegetable tan. That same quality makes it a sound pick for key chains and other leatherwork fitted with metal hardware.
Cowhide and water buffalo share an 8-9 oz weight, which stands up to everyday use and still leaves the leather flexible on the bench. Most hides are sold in three sizes, so you can start with a 6in x 12in piece and move up to 1ft x 1ft or 1ft x 2ft when a sheath or holster pattern needs more room.
For a second opinion on hide, color or size, contact us with a few details about the sheath or holster you are planning.