Bags Cases & Sleeves

Tactical Flashlight Pocket Case

Tactical Flashlight Pocket Case

This Tactical Flashlight Pocket Case was made specifically for a “HDS Systems EDC Rotary Flashlight”. It is shown with my Surefire E2D Executive Defender as the HDS Light is way out of my budget level. The client wished for a case to either pocket carry or belt carry his HDS as in light of its size, although small, was a bit much bouncing around in his pocket. As the HDS light has a rotating bezel to adjust the light throw, I created two scalloped cutouts at the top of the case for easy light extraction and protection from an inadvertent “on” based on the customers request. The leather is 3-4 oz. vegetable tanned leather for better molding...

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Handgun Holster “Bed Glove”

Handgun Holster “Bed Glove”

Here’s something really different and practical. This “Handgun Holster” was made for a friend of mine. She lives alone and likes to keep a bit of protection in the bedside table drawer. Late at night, groggy as we all probably are, a holster and snap is not something you want to mess with (nor a box, or having it loose to move around) when you hear something go “bump” in the night. This piece is made with an oil tanned 4-5oz. brown leather side (very soft and supply). It is lined with short-hair sheepskin (feels much better late at night when you reach into something soft and cozy to get your “protection”). This item can be made...

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Pipe Bag Orikawa

Pipe Bag Orikawa

Pipe Bag Orikawa you say! Well, taking the definition of “Origami” (In Japanese, “ori” means “folding” and “gami” means “paper” so it stands to reason that a folding pipe bag made of leather would be “ori” for folding and “kawa” meaning leather… Orikawa). I should state right up front that if I’ve got this wrong I would appreciate being corrected by anyone speaking/reading/writing Japanese. I was contacted a while back by Chris Lee, owner of iBriar.com with an idea he has been considering for a high-end pipe bag that could be configured in various ways. As normal with custom...

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Mini Tablet Portfolio

Mini Tablet Portfolio

Just finished, a mini tablet portfolio! This piece was designed for a customer in Virginia to hold an iPad Mini, a Moleskine Cahier notebook, an iPhone 5, assorted pens/pencils, reading glasses, and s small set of business cards. In addition it has a gusseted flap on the back to hold up to 3 loaded letter size file folders. All of this an its only 1″ thick! (depending on just how you stuff it of course).  The design elements are similar to the “Ultimate iPad Case” by Dragonthorn  Leathersworks which includes top quality leather, sueded lining and no extras to increase its bulk. This particular case is made of 3-4oz. oil tanned leather with orange stitching (nice touch I...

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Stingray Wallet

Stingray Wallet

Custom Stingray Wallet you ask? Coming right up, err…. in a short bit… I have worked with a lot of tough leathers and difficult projects but I have to say finishing this wallet for a recent customer strained the both of us. The design and the manufacture of the pure cow leather bits was not difficult. Determining exactly how I was going to stitch this baby was not. Stingray skin is actually made up of a hard calcareous material that is more like armor than skin or scales. A regular knife will not easily cut it, nor are your scissors happy if you use them. I ended up using a pair of shop shears for the rough cut and my belt sander to get the edges straight....

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Pipe Rollup Bag

Pipe Rollup Bag

Pipe Rollup Bags, how else are you going to carry your Castello, perfect flame grain, Dublin? You have invested a small fortune into the pipes that you smoke and you should as well invest a smaller fortune in the bags that you carry them in. I started making these years ago for McCRanies Pipe Shop in Charlotte, NC. They were exclusive to McCranies at that time and did quite well. In fact, I understand that these particular bags are doing quite well in auctions in the UK (If you can find them). Well, they’re back! These Pipe Rollup Bags came in two configurations at the time, a two pipe and 6 pipe version. These bags are not something that I keep in stock and are...

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