Quote Originally Posted by O'Neille View Post
It should work with a threaded tang and some sturdy bolsters to take the compression forces. Just remember to use a recessed nut so you can tighted it and grind down the tang if the leather shrinks.
I have three, self made, old leather washer type knives sitting in front of me right now, I have made maybe 20 others and given away. The kabar style hunting knife was the most common project. I have never seen any leather shrinkage. I think it has to do with the amount that you compress the leather.