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What is “Custom Leatherwork”

Custom Leatherwork (kəstəmˈ leT͟Hərˌwərk) “The art of actualizing unique one-of-a-kind creations out of leather to a client’s particular designs or wishes. Also known in certain circles as bespoke”. That is my definition of actual high end serious custom leatherwork. When you start your search for a specialized truly custom leathersmith it’s going to be hard, prepare yourself. There are many leathersmiths and leather companies on the internet. Some bad, some good and some really really good. Unfortunately, due to the way the web works, it’s not always the really good ones that come up at the top of the internet search engines. Many leathersmiths...

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Alloutdoor.com reviews the Dragonthorn Leatherworks Leather/Kydex/Sheepskin Sheath!

Whew!.. Things are moving along quite nicely here at Dragonthorn Leataherworks. Alloutdoor.com today published a review of my “Kydex and Sheepskin Lined Sheath”. Excellent article and really does a nice job of explaining the custom design process from the view of the customer. Bill was great to work with and had a very good idea of exactly what he wanted in this sheath. I am looking forward to working on the design and manufacture of his sheath design number 2. You can review the article by visiting this link alloutdoor.com/dragonthorn...

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jerzeedevil logo on a butterfly knife sheath

jerzeedevil logo on a butterfly knife sheath

Just completed a new butterfly knife sheath. This one has a hand carved jerzeedevil logo on the front. Check out the details at https://dragonleather.net/butterfly-knife-sheaths/ and scroll down a bit. ...

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Updates from Dragonthorn

Well, with success comes a good bit of heartache and hard decisions. Over the past year I have worked hard to take Dragonthorn Leatherworks to the next level. New webpage, new content, new projects and very many new learning curves. During Dragonthorn Leatherworks history I have always been striving to push and challenge myself to give my customers better, more unique and very high end custom leather projects. With all of that said a couple of things just need to happen. First, prices have got to go up. Wholesale leather prices have not only increased but it is getting harder and harder to find high quality leather as easy as it once was. As well, tools, dyes and...

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Leather Prototyping Services

Leather Prototyping Services are now available from Dragonthorn Leatherworks. As we specialize in custom leather “one-off” projects it only makes sense for us to offer prototype construction services to you. New ideas for products are the start to your new business or to add a unique product to your current line up. The challenge is in finding a leathersmith with the skills and expertise to execute your design and to help you walk through the process. Contact us and let’s talk through the process and your ideas. Confidentiality is insured.  DH...

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New Pipe Bag Debuting at the 2014 Chicago Pipe Show!

As mentioned in earlier posts the new iBriar/Dragonthorn Leatherworks Pipe Bag is being shown for the first time at the 2014 Chicago Pipe today! A lot of work went into this design. Chris Lee of iBriar and I have worked long and hard to bring this very innovative pipe bag design to you. It currently comes in two sizes (medium for 4-7 pipes and large for 6-10 pipes). Check it out on the Dragonthorn Leatherworks web site at this link https://dragonleather.net/pipe-bag-orikawa/ . The two bags debuting at the show are but a sample of the possibilities with this design. Keep checking back as we will be further developing this concept as we go forward. ...

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