Medieval Leather Canteen Pattern
Make your own traditional leather canteen, inspired by the costrels and drinking vessels of the medieval period.
This is one of my older canteen designs, with a broad rounded body, narrow neck and leather attachment points for adding a strap or carrying cord. It's a great project for medieval kits, reenactment, LARP, SCA use, or just anyone who wants to make something a little different from the usual leatherworking projects.
The finished canteen measures approximately 9" tall × 14" wide, with an assembled thickness of roughly 3–4".
It's a fun build and a great way to add a handmade, functional-looking piece to a medieval or fantasy kit.
Includes printable PDF patterns in Letter, A4 and A0, plus SVG laser files. No physical item will be shipped.
- PDF Patterns (Letter, A4 & A0)
- SVG Laser Files
- Primary Artwork
- Video Tutorial if Shown
- Print at Home
- Tools & Supplies List
- Credit: Please credit Dark Horse Workshop in all online photos.
- Non-transferable: Digital items are for the buyer only.
- No reproduction: Do not resell, share, distribute, or publish the files.
- No kits: Finished goods only.
- No modern apparel: Artwork may be used to embroider medieval clothing, but may not be used to make T-shirts, cups, bags, or similar merchandise.
- Small scale only: Intended for craftspeople and hobbyists. Small-batch sales are permitted; mass production is not.
- Laser use allowed: Cutting and engraving with lasers is permitted and is not considered printing.
- Rights reserved: Usage rights may be revoked if these terms are not followed.
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