FS: Canvas and Leather Rucksack

[Kerne]

SOLD subject to all the usual sortings-out....

Just finished this rucksack:

It is about 400mm high by 320mm wide and is, essentially, flat - like a canoe pack. Packed, I reckon it comes in at around 12 litres or so. I made one for myself (HERE) and it has become my pack of choice for EDC - I always carry my sarnies to work in it!

It has a zipped internal pocket:

Made from 12 oz rot and water proofed canvas with leather straps, brass buckles and copper saddler’s rivets. All sewn together with strong upholstery thread.

It has a double bottom and a leather lid with a dragon “Ouroboros” design (that took me HOURS in front of the computer to do! – might become my makers mark).

And finally... I have it on the incontrovertible authority of my class of 14 year olds that these bags are COOL! (Believe me - there is no higher authority on these matters.)

Price reduced to £45!

 

[Samon]

How much mate?

 

[Kerne]

Sorry, Samon, I clicked on "Submit Thread" when I wanted "Preview Post" and had to edit the whole thing - it's Friday and I'm knackered! Full post above now, with more pics. £60 inc p&p.

 

[Samon]

Sorry, Samon, I clicked on "Submit Thread" when I wanted "Preview Post" and had to edit the whole thing - it's Friday and I'm knackered! Full post above now, with more pics. £60 inc p&p.

haha no worries mate, it looks great btw!

I don't think I can afford it unfortunately, but maybe in the future I'll be able to get one like that from you!

 

[Dougster]

That looks absolutely stunning and 2/3 the price of the Duluth version.

 

[Kerne]

Cheers, Dougster - Ihadn't reakised that. AND - the Duluths don't have a leather lid!

 

[luckylee]

that is awsome, if i didnt make my own leather stuff, i would have snaped your hand of for this.
loving that makers mark mate, very cool.

 

[Kerne]

that is awsome, if i didnt make my own leather stuff, i would have snaped your hand of for this.
loving that makers mark mate, very cool.

Cheers; mate. Might work a bit on the maker's mark as I want it to be clear at much smaller sizes.

 

[Kerne]

Bumpity - going away for a few days so price reduced to £50!!!

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Beautiful work, I really admire the attention to detail you've put into this piece. What program did you use to draw the dragon design? And how did you transfer the pattern to the leather? And what did you use to carve it out?
Answers on the back of a postcard please...

 

[Kerne]

Beautiful work, I really admire the attention to detail you've put into this piece. What program did you use to draw the dragon design? And how did you transfer the pattern to the leather? And what did you use to carve it out?
Answers on the back of a postcard please...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - just got in from the Bushcraft Show in the lakes.

Basically, I cheated...

I used Corel Draw to draw the design, then used a computer-controlled laser to etch it onto the leather - not very traditional, I know! (on th eother hand, when they invented the pole lathe I bet there was a guy in the corner with his adze and axes saying: "This is blasphemy! It'll never catch on.")

I am a DT teacher and have lots of high tech toys to play with - they way I look at it is, the more I can explore the possibilities of the machines, the more I can teach the kids.

 

[Kerne]

Price reduction - £45!

Grab a bargain!!!

 

[Dougster]

Cheers, Dougster - Ihadn't reakised that. AND - the Duluths don't have a leather lid!

Nor leather straps for your shoulders. I'm weakening....

 

[kawasemi]

Nor leather straps for your shoulders. I'm weakening....

...hurry up and weaken faster than me then please!!!

Lovely sack,

kawasemi

 

[Corso]

Kerne is it still avalible?

Whats the option of adding a couple of leather straps to the bottom to hold a bedroll?

Not sure what lengh i'd want but if its do able i could do a bit of measuring and let you know -

Of course I'd expect a rise in cost

cheers

 

[Kerne]

Kerne is it still avalible?

Whats the option of adding a couple of leather straps to the bottom to hold a bedroll?

Not sure what lengh i'd want but if its do able i could do a bit of measuring and let you know -

Of course I'd expect a rise in cost

cheers

Still available and I reckon a couple of straps would be doable - let me know what you're thinking.

 

[Corso]

No problem mate - working away until late tomorrow but will pm details ASAP

cheers

 

[Kerne]

Corso - another thought: instead of permanently attached straps, how about two sets of D-ringson the bag and a pair of buckled straps for the bedroll which would fit through them when required?

 

[Kerne]

SOLD subject to all the usual sortings-out....