Jumat, 02 Februari 2018

Simple Steps In Making A Leather Knife Roll

By Daniel Wilson


Chefs or chefs at heart really love knives. It is because they are used in most food preparations. In fact, they bring these knives almost everywhere.

Since the knives are sharp objects, they need to be kept somewhere safe and discreet. The chefs carry with them a bag that is called leather knife roll. This is mainly used to keep sharp kitchen objects like knives. They can be bought from kitchenware stores or online shops. But, you can make it on your own, as long you got the necessary tools. Actually, it is simpler. The next paragraphs will enumerate and explain briefly and concisely.

Kitchen knives must be prepared and arranged on your own preference. A pocket must be made. Just make sure there is an extra space available the basic area where the knife itself resides. Decide on the layout that you desire. Then, the basic area is measured according to its width and length. Doing so will help you determine how much leather will be needed. Consider also its length which will be used for covering the blades and handles.

Canvassing and searching for leather. You may opt to go online or window shopping in stores. Wherever you will inquire, always bring a picture or a sketch of your desired layout. Explain to the sellers what project you are gonna be making. This will help them provide one suitable to your project needs. It is important for you to note that its size should range more or less four hundred percent.

Bring the important tools and equipment for making this leather bag to the table. Some of you might use those that are different from the sources you read on the web or video tutorial that you watched. The important things must be present. These are the sewing needles and glue.

Create a working copy for the design in paper. Using a kraft paper, create a copy of a coarse whip of a braid or better known as cowhide. A piece of kraft paper is laid out. It has to be larger than the cowhide which will be placed on top. With a marker, an outline is traced and cut out according to its shape.

Finalize its layout or design. Before that, makes some adjustments on it using the mockup copy. You can also arrange the knives to see if they are good enough.

Once the design has been finalized, apply it to the leather. Place the unfolded paper on a cowhide. Cut every part of it. Using glue, attach the straps and other related parts. Assemble them until the step is finished. Place the knives in their respective places to see if it is done right. Repeat it for few days so that the leather will be stretched.

Final sewing and gluing. This is the final step. This is very important for this will keep the finished product more durable and more secured. In doing so, see to it the sharpies are seated properly and their spaces are just right for them. Do not do this step if you changed your mind on arrangements or design. Any type of glue is acceptable. However, using leather glue will produce even better results.




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