Maxdebarthes, a master leather craftsman, hails from the quaint 12th-century village of Sauveterre de Rouergue in southwest France, home to 800 residents. Despite having only five craftsmen, mostly women, Max has perfected every aspect of leathercrafting to deliver the finest knife sheaths money can buy, with a reputation that extends beyond Europe. In fact, prominent French cutlers, such as Forge de Laguiole and Fontenille Pataud, engage Max for their sheath needs, recognizing him as one of the finest leather sheath craftsmen in the world.