Custom Leather Work Shop

We don't like machine work! So we make our own custom style...in leather!

 This group is for every one who would like to make and for those who make custom leather production!


  • KnifeMaker

    "Customized"....Laser engraved slips

    I don't make the slips....but I do put some laser engraving on some.  Here are some I've done so far.

    By Andy Larrison

    10
  • Knife Pouches / Slips Made with simple everyday tools Tutorial WIP

    This WIP was inspired by a post on a local forum here in Australia a couple of days ago about a pocket slip a chap bought on EBay for 10 Pounds out of the UK – just under $20 Australian – that’s each!!!!The inner Jewish/Scotsman in me I thought I’d do a simple step by step WIP on how they can be…

    By Derek Wells

    20
  • Leather Belt Pouch - New Design For Me

    Hi forumI've just put together a prototype belt pouch design using a few techniques I've not tried before.I've used goat hide and cross laminated it back to back, outside dyed black and inside left in natural tan colour. I'd normally use a veg tan 2.5mm leather for this style but that can be quite…

    By Jamie Law

    4
  • Leatherman Wave Belt Pouch - And hello!

    HelloI've just joined the forum and spotted this section, I'm a leather hobbyist and look forward to sharing some projects and asking a few questions.I've recently finished a Leatherman wave belt pouch for a friend, here's a few pics. …

    By Jamie Law

    6

  • Featured

    sheath advise

    Finished a hatchet for one of my best customers.. need to make a carry sheath .. any ideas.. been looking around and nothing has excited me yet 

    By advansite

    4
  • Heavy-Duty Belt-Clip Pouch for Leatherman ST 300

    There is nothing dainty about these beasts from Leatherman so on yet another wet windy day downunder I've been experimenting with a Belt Carry option of my own design. So Far So Good...I've worn it on my belt most of the day without my jeans dropping down around my ankles from the weight of this…

    By Derek Wells

    6
  • DIY leather stamping tools

    Too good to not share, making your own leather stamps!DIY Leather Stamps

    By Jan Carter

    2

  • Featured

    Just learning about leather work

    Hello all. I am not an expert by any means at working with leather. I am however, interested in learning more about how to do it the proper way. I have made a few items myself, but have not been taught the proper methods. Would any of you be willing to share your methods of how to wet form a sheath…

    By Jeremy B. Buchanan

    2
  • Snake Skin feature on pocket slips

    I have been experimenting with some snake skin as a feature panel on knife slips and pouches ... a few failures along the way but slowly getting it to a standard I am happy with.This is home tanned and very thin & delicate to work with.A lot I have seen on the net cut out a panel in the top…

    By Derek Wells

    10
  • leatherique,Leather Rejuvinator,Leather Honey

    Tried Leather Rejuvinator on a Old ,dry Kabar handle. Not much help. Made it real dark,still hard as a rock but I feel better having tried to help it. Anybody try this sort of treatment with success?

    By John w schmidt

    2