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Vintage “LD Turner” Leather Knife Sheath - Chattanooga TN USA - Black
L.D. Turner was a vintage leather craftsman and maker based in Chattanoga, Tennessee known for hand-tooled leather goods, duty gear (such as gun holsters and flashlight or baton holders), and custom leather knife sheaths.
Key Details
• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Style: Vintage, heavy-duty leatherwork featuring clean stitching, classic basketweave stamping, and durable riveted construction.
• Common Finds: L.D. Turner sheaths frequently turn up paired with vintage fixed-blade and hunting knives (such as German Othello/Wingen Solingen knives) or vintage police/security duty gear on secondary markets like , WorthPoint, and collector forums (such as the Smith & Wesson Forum).
• Makers Mark: Often stamped with a variation of "MADE BY L.D. TURNER / CHATTANOOGA, TENN." directly into the leather.
