Leatherwork recommendations

[masmgrif]

Hello hive mind,
I have a Lionsteel M7 en route and I will want a leather sheath made for it, dangler style. I’d like some recommendations for leatherwork that won’t break the bank. It does not need pouches, straps, fire steel loop etc
TiA


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[Mesquite]

Bardster and Hamish Half Goat of this parish are two that spring to mind.

Having said that you're more likely to get ahold of them on FB Bardsters Crafts and Pictavia Leather

There other good leatherworkers on here but I can't remember off the top of my head who else to suggest. Some of the knife makers take on the odd sheath commision from time to time

 

[masmgrif]

Cheers man thanks for all that


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[Robbi]

Is Topknot. ( Andy) still about.?

 

[Mesquite]

Is Topknot. ( Andy) still about.?

He's not been on the forum for over 6 years

 

[Robbi]

He's not been on the forum for over 6 years

He was very very good at the leather work

 

[dwardo]

Not Breaking the bank = great time to start learning how to work leather

 

[Mesquite]

Not Breaking the bank = great time to start learning how to work leather

The bank gets broken once you really start getting into it

 

[dwardo]

The bank gets broken once you really start getting into it

Shhh... You are supposed to let them get hooked first!

Masmgrif, if you fancy giving it a blast let us know and we might be able to help.

Apologies in advance if you were purely shopping.

 

[masmgrif]

Thanks guys. I’m not too unhappy with its plastic case at the mo. But I’m now intrigued by the diy angle. Where’s the best place to buy the leather though? Tools etc available on Amazon, but leather is more difficult. I’ve no idea of the thickness and type I’d need.


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[Minotaur]

Thanks guys. I’m not too unhappy with its plastic case at the mo. But I’m now intrigued by the diy angle. Where’s the best place to buy the leather though? Tools etc available on Amazon, but leather is more difficult. I’ve no idea of the thickness and type I’d need.


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[Pattree]

A leather worker who gives me bits and pieces recommended these guys in Matlock for veg tanned leather. He gets very rude about chrome leather.

Identity Leathercraft | Leather, Craft Tools, Products and Materials

Welcome to Identity Leathercraft. Leather, Leather Craft Tools, Products and Materials for people who make, mend or adapt things out of leather.

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I’ve never dealt with them as I’ve never needed more than a few square inches.

 

[Mesquite]

I can highly recommend JD Woods Leathers.

Great value for money, especially their Economy Grade trimmed shoulders. Last two or three I've had of those they had a couple small marks which were easy to work around

 

[Broch]

I use these guys for all my leather that I buy by the full skin, shoulder, or side, and most hardware.

The website is dreadfully old-fashioned (you have to fill out an order form) but it's worth the process IMO.

Le Prevo Leathers Leather Hides & Skins

www.leprevo.co.uk