Well, the reason for this post is to say “Thank You” to all of my customers. I built a new website and started back at page 9,000 something on the internet. Have now climbed back up to between pages 1 and 4 on most search terms and it is my customers that have helped get me back at the top. I don’t plan on going anywhere this time so keep an eye out for new projects and ideas from Dragonthorn Leatherworks. Well, back to the shop… Muddy Waters here I come…  DH

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Larry G’s first place PCS

PCS first place winners design

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Joe and the Smith & Wesson SWHRT7T

Joe is the guy that I made the Smith & Wesson SWHRT7T sheath for. He’s currently stationed in the Middle-East and keeping things running for our troops.  I have to say that I’m even impressed that the knife fit the sheath perfectly (or the other way around). The technique that we use here at Dragonthorn Leatherworks to manufacture leather items without the “actual” item works pretty well. In this case, as I understand, it worked perfectly. According to Joe “Yes, the knife fit well. I feel much more safe with it in the extremely sturdy sheath, as it is so sharp it was dangerous to carry before.” Happy to help Joe. Stay safe man.  DH

For more pics of the sheath and the technique we use to manufacture leather items without having the item it holds in hand click here and here.

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Hartsook Damascus ODA

This portfolio contains examples of our work. Over the past years I have created so many different leather items that it would be difficult to list them all. You will note an “Older Work” menu item that contains simple pictures of various items that have been created in the past. I did this to allow new visitors and past customers to view many of the items that we had up on our old website. This “Portfolio” section will contain samples of our new work. You may either view the current work on this page or drill down a bit by using selecting the various categories form the drop down portfolio menu if you prefer. Knife by Hartsook.

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Medium Box Pouch Main

Leather Pouch, perfect for strolling through the woods and carrying your favorite pipes and tobacco (or anything else that you may need to carry in a bit of style). This particular piece was created for a gentleman in Virginia that enjoys hiking in the great outdoors. I must admit I as well have enjoyed a good bowl of matured virginia while lounging on a mountain top. This particular bag is 7.5 inches wide from edge to edge with an inside width capacity of 7 inches. Height closed is 5 inches and the inside thickness is 2 inches. Holds two of my favorite Vermont made flame-grain free-hands, tobacco pouch, pipe cleaner case, Dunhill pipe lighter and a hand made (for me personally) Larsen horn pipe tamper. On a side note I used to travel quite extensively and found myself on numerous occasions in Copenhagen. Being a pipe smoker with some time on my hands one Saturday I looked up Ole’ Larsen’s pipe shop and decided to give it a shot. If you’d like to know more about the visit check out the blog post here.   OK, back to the bag description … The leather used is a drum dyed 4-5 oz. marbled brown with brown thread. This bag is lined with a dark brown pigskin to add a bit of flair. The edges are undyed but hand polished to a high sheen. This bag as well has two belt loops stitched to the back so that the owner can carry it on his belt while walking. This bag style can obviously be made in any dimension, any leather and any lining or not as you prefer. The bag shown as is carries a price of $150.00. Prices will vary based upon the size of the bag and the materials used.  DH

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Anyway, I used to travel internationally quite extensively for a steamship line (cargo, not people) and lived in Europe for three years. I visited Denmark quite often but never really had the time to sight-see until one weekend that I arrived early for a meeting. Actually stayed in an old KGB building that had been converted into a hotel (but that’s another story). I had a Saturday to kill so decided to look up W. O. Larsen’s Pipe Shop in Copenhagen. Sure enough, it actually existed. I’ve always been a fan of Ole’ Larsen’s Pipes and Tobacco so was quite excited at the prospect. I made my way and maneuvered in and out of some of the small streets in Copenhagen, turned a corner and I swear a light from heaven highlighted the door of the shop (I wish I had taken pictures but I was a bit weak in the knees). I walked in, and down stairs as a recall, and was immersed in what had to be the coolest Pipe Shop I’ve ever been in. Not large, very crowded with Ole’s wife standing behind the counter. I looked around and explained to Ole’s wife who I was and how I was connected (I knew quite a few high end pipe collectors, shop owners, pipe makers and the like back in the day). I really don’t think it would have made any difference. I cannot begin to explain just how open and warm she was.

She could see the excitement in my eyes and called out towards the back (in Danish obviously) and who should walk around the corner? Ole’ himself. I coulda just died. Behind Ole’ comes Nils! Doesn’t get any better than this I thought. Well, the afternoon rolls on. I am consuming gallons of Ole’s coffee and chatting up a storm with the three of them and customers as they arrive. It’s interesting, I’ve spent hours and hours in US pipe shops and enjoyed every minute but you just don’t see the varied international customers in US shops that you see in Denmark and Italy (Italy’s another story. Spent hours and hours in shops in Milan picking over top grade Castello’s at prices that would make you weep. Not to mention the Castello shop tour at Lake Como).

I eventually walked out late that night with a signed coffee table book on Danish pipes and pipe makers. Still have it though it’s in Danish. Don’t care, love the pictures and rubbing my fingers across Ole’ and Nils signatures. As well I now own a W.O. Larsen brandysnifter straight grain with a straight bamboo bit and a second Nils Larsen Horn pipe tamper designed by Nils and myself and made while I waited. Cost me a bloody fortune but wouldn’t trade them for anything.

God bless you Ole”!  DH

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