Possible Pouch Leon made for me

[Freelander]

Hi all

I just wanted to show what a great piece of work Leon has made of a possibles pouch for me. It is his design but to my size requirements, the colour is made by Leon mixing dyes, it is all hand made using natural products (linen thread) and the Cernunnos imprint is from a stamp I had made.

It was a self birthday present to myself being 50 and wanted a hand crafted artisan piece of work and I am thrilled with it. I know I should have had a go myself but I wanted a good finish.

The front

The rear

Side

Thank you Leon


Yes, I know my belt is in its twilight years.
Ian

 

[Clouston98]

That's a great looking pouch! Happy birthday for whenever it is .

 

[MartinK9]

Very nice indeed.

 

[Freelander]

Thanks guys

 

[topknot]

Very nice work you have from Leon.

Cheers
Topknot

 

[British Red]

That made me smile - I remember discussing that all leather closure system with Leon some years ago - nice to see it still being used - its my favourite closure

 

[Dreadhead]

Stunning work that is!

 

[sgtoutback]

really nice. I like the closure design haven't seen that before

 

[Mesquite]

Nice bit of work there and congratulations on reaching the big 50

 

[HHazeldean]

Lovely pouch that, very nice!

 

[ammo]

Beutiful work. Lovely pouch.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Nice pouch there

 

[ozzy1977]

Cracking job

 

[Hugo]

Quality shines through, very nice.

 

[Freelander]

Thanks guys,

I'm thrilled with it, I cannot thank or recommend Leon enough. It' great to have such a quality item and he has been so helpful, a true artisan.

I like the closure, I thought about a horn toggle first but this design is so simple but effective.

 

[titanius anglesmith]

Now that's a nice belt ! The pouch is also very good. Have a good 50th birthday.
Regards Chris.

 

[leon-1]

First and foremost, I have to say a big thanks to Ian, for any maker it's a lot easier when the client just lets you get on with things, many thanks for being pretty much the perfect client. The build had a few problems and once I find the rest of the pouch I'll let you know Ian (an issue with the storm).

Very nice work you have from Leon.

Cheers
Topknot

Thanks Andy, I don't do quite so much leatherwork nowadays due to teaching.

That made me smile - I remember discussing that all leather closure system with Leon some years ago - nice to see it still being used - its my favourite closure

Good memory there Red, that would have to be well over three years ago I do a few closures types, this is my favourite, with the one that's based on this using a Sam Browne stud being my second favourite.

Nice bit of work there and congratulations on reaching the big 50

Well brought out Steve.

Ian the belt is a nice one, it's not old or tired it has "Character". If you have any spots which are starting to stiffen I would saddle soap them just to give it a little more life.

Thanks to all for the compliments.

 

[British Red]

Good memory there Red, that would have to be well over three years ago I do a few closures types, this is my favourite, with the one that's based on this using a Sam Browne stud being my second favourite.

Well over six years Leon

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22519

 

[leon-1]

Well over six years Leon

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22519

God, I hadn't realised quite how rough that looked. The guy that bought it still has it and loves it to bits. It does actually look a bit better in the flesh so to speak. Have you still got the pouch built from girders Hugh?

 

[British Red]

Oh yes I have indeed - its almost too nice for me to use . That original pouch of mine that I was worried would give up is still going strong too - I'm amazed but it just doesn't quit!