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This badge bit (BB) is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in textiles.

In this project, you will make a leather sheath to protect the head of a hatchet or ax.

Minimum requirements:
  - make a leather hatchet or ax head protector
  - must have a belt loop or slots for a belt
  - must have a closure to secure it to the ax or hatchet head
   
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or video (< 2min):
  - Your materials and tools
  - Making the sheath
  - The finished sheath on the ax or hatchet to document correct size and fit
 
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I just finished making an axe sheath. I didn't read the BB requirements beforehand - to be honest I didn't do it as a BB, but because I've just bought some beautiful, oak-tanned leather - so my sheath doesn't have a belt loop. I would actually argue that this isn't a necessary feature for an axe sheath as none of mine have one - perhaps this could be discussed as a requirement?
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I made a second axe sheath, this time with a belt loop to satisfy the BB.

I made the sheath in the same way as the one I posted above so I'm hoping that those photographs will make up part of this BB submission as I neglected to take in-progress shots. I think it's obvious that the leather and other materials are the same, as well as the style of work - and thus that I made it!

I must confess, the belt loop is kind of nice. I'm still not certain that it should be a requirement but I will probably find it useful.
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Complete!
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Nicole Alderman approved this submission.
Note: I hereby certify that this badge bit is complete! (I honestly can't tell if the belt loop & closure')

Staff note (Nicole Alderman) :

I accidentally hit enter too soon! Anyway, I'm not sure if the "belt loop & closure" is a fancy name for the type of strapped snap closure, or if they're two separate things (aka, "a belt loop, and a closure"). But, I figure that since you've made all the variations I can think of, that I can safely certify this!

 
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Nice work Luke. I really like what you’ve made. I’ll be going down this road one day.
 
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Thank you! I'm just beginning the journey myself - I have a long way yet to go!

I've found it quite simple to pick up the basics and would encourage you to give it a go sooner rather than later.

I'm sure it'll take a life time to master but it seems that, with a bit of practice, it's not too difficult to make useful, functional objects.
 
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