Thursday, 1 February 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.

After measuring the areas, the next thing to do is to search for leather or straps. You can either search online or shop on stores. If you want to buy them online, send to them a photo of your layout in order for the seller to provide you further assistance or bring a drawing of your layout if you are planning to go personally to a store. Either way, they help you explain to them about a knife roll that you will be making. You will always be provided a suitable type to use. In choosing one, take note that its size should be exceeded by 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.

Mockup layout on paper. In this step, a kraft paper is used. It is where you will create an outline of a cowhide. Using a marker pen, follow the shape of a cowhide which is laid down in a paper and cut out the drawing by following its shape.

Necessary changes are made on the design that is placed first on paper. Adjustments are made until the desired layout has been perfectly achieved. You can do this by arranging the knives and other objects in their respective places.

After finalizing the design on paper, this is now the perfect time to transfer and apply it on leather. This is the step where you will also assemble the knives. Unfold the kraft paper where it is finalized and have it placed on a cowhide. Each piece of the paper is cut. Then, glue and assemble these pieces. Attach also its straps. Once done, let the knives sit and have the leather stretched for three to five days or more.

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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