Quercur Leathercraft is a Spanish leather workshop established in 2014 by artisan José Ramon Melchor in Lugo, Galicia. The brand specializes in handmade knife sheaths and leather goods crafted from Spanish vegetable tanned leather using traditional saddlery techniques. Quercur holds the Galician artisan seal and ships leather knife sheaths worldwide, combining classic Spanish craftsmanship with designs influenced by North American leather work and traditional Spanish saddlery methods.
Vegetable Tanned Full Grain Leather Construction
Quercur knife sheaths are handcrafted from 2.5mm vegetable tanned cowhide sourced from Spanish tanners. The full grain leather preserves the natural strength and texture of the hide, while vegetable tanning creates a firm, durable material that will not react with blade steel or cause corrosion. This process allows the leather to be wet molded around specific knife patterns, creating custom-fit sheaths for fixed blades and folding knives. The leather develops a natural patina over time and maintains structural integrity and blade protection through years of outdoor use.
Horizontal and Vertical Knife Sheath Designs
Quercur produces both horizontal and vertical carry sheaths designed for belt widths up to 40mm. Horizontal sheaths allow high, discreet hip carry without interference when sitting, accommodating folding knives up to 130mm long, 40mm wide, and 25mm thick including models like Buck 110, Spyderco Endura, Spyderco Delica, Ontario RAT 1, and Böker Caracal. Vertical sheaths suit fixed blade knives and bushcraft models, with options for Nordic carry, Western style, and custom tooling patterns. Each sheath features hand-stitched construction with brass or gold-plated hardware, available in natural tan, dark brown, and black finishes.
Custom Molded Sheaths for Fixed and Folding Knives
The workshop specializes in custom leather work, creating fitted sheaths for specific knife models through wet molding techniques. This process shapes the vegetable tanned leather around the exact blade profile, handle contours, and guard dimensions of individual knives. Quercur produces sheaths for Benchmade fixed blades, Victorinox Swiss Army knives (91mm and 111mm sizes), bushcraft knives, hunting knives, and tactical folders. Custom orders accommodate die-cut patterns, embossed designs, and thick leather construction for heavy-duty outdoor knives. The workshop also manufactures leather goods for knife manufacturers and brands requiring traditional Spanish leather craftsmanship.
Spanish Saddlery Tradition and Handmade Leather Goods
Quercur's leather work draws from classic Spanish saddlery techniques combined with North American leather craftsmanship influences. Beyond knife sheaths, the Lugo workshop produces belts, backpacks, wallets, card holders, saddlebags, and leather strops for blade maintenance. Each piece is hand-stitched using saddle stitch methods that provide durability beyond machine stitching. The vegetable tanned leather accepts tooling, stamping, and embossing while maintaining the flexibility needed for functional gear. As part of the Galician artisan tradition, Quercur maintains traditional production methods while serving the modern cutlery market with sheaths designed for everyday carry, bushcraft, and hunting applications.
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