Essential Tools for Beginner Sheath Making?

[AZtrapper]

I'm getting ready to start making my first sheaths, but I need some tools first. I don't have any background in leather working, so this will be new to me. What tools are recommended for this?

[Loneforge]

I started out with a utility knife, some contact cement and a hand drill. You'll need some upholstery thread a needle and a pair of pliers to help pull the needle through(depending on how big you drill the holes)......Oh and a piece of leather...LOL

[iron woodrow]

i ground a stubby screwdriver into a very tapered point, and use it as an awl to poke the stitching holes

[Rich Hale]

Tandy leather has a small booklet that will help you a lot about sheathes, adn I think it covers holsters also.
I did a bp on knife sheathe making some time black with full detils of fitting sewing and materials needed.
i am not sure how to find it on here.
Send Glenn a note if you cannot find it in pages.

[Dodge]

If you have a drill press, a small finish nail (4d is a good size) with the head ground off and chucked up makes a good rotary punch for stitching holes. Kinda drill/burns a nice round hole.

[dperk]

I read this article when I started just recently:

http://bepreparedtosurvive.com/Make%20Your%20Own%20Leather%20Knife%20Sheaths.htm

[Xwingace]

I use my HF sheet metal punch to make holes for running laces, it works like a charm!
All you really need are a good sharp knife, some pliers and quality leather needles. Don't use regular sewing needles, they won't hold up even if you are using pre punched or awled holes. I used the same method Dodge does to make the sewing holes, it works great.
Like most things it takes practice, don't get discouraged if your first sheathe is fugly, I know mine was.