Other Leather Items

Multi Tool Belt Pouch

Multi Tool Belt Pouch

Multi-tools are one of the coolest things that have been invented to go on your belt. Small, relatively light weight and more gadgets than most tool boxes have. Of course, you require a multi tool belt pouch to carry it properly. This project was yet another interesting one. I received an email from a women in Zambia (yes, Zambia) who wanted something special for her husband on their wedding anniversary. Her husband works at a golf course in Solwezi, Zambia and uses his Leatherman multi-tool daily. She wanted a custom pouch for the leatherman, with her husbands name carved into the front and a quote carved into the back. I took it a step further and carved his signature...

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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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Pocket Watch Case

Pocket Watch Case

A Pocket Watch Case is a definite requirement for those that prefer to carry a pocket watch over a wrist watch. We were commissioned by an executive in the mid-west to create a custom leather pocket watch case with attached leather braided cord for one of his latest antique finds. Interestingly, we have recently been commissioned to make many leather items without having the actual piece that will be placed in it. We do this with exact dimensions, a lot of research and hand made hardwood molds. This watch case was no exception. As the watch is very valuable, the customer didn’t trust the transportation system to deliver this watch safely for a custom fit. (I have...

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Light Weight Portfolio (Dragon Smoke)

Light Weight Portfolio (Dragon Smoke)

This Light Weight Portfolio is the first in a new line of Dragonthorn Leatherworks products. The customer that ordered this portfolio requested something he could not find (like many of my customers). He wanted a portfolio to hold a standard 8.5″ x 11″ legal pad that was very simple. Little to no stitching, no lining, no pockets, no pen loop… just plain and simple “high end” leather crafting. He as well wanted the portfolio to closely match a leather briefcase he already carried. I developed this portfolio by utilizing 3-4oz. vegetable tanned tooling leather (light weight, flexible and dyes well), grooved the center with 3 channels to allow...

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Leather Tablet Sleeve (Dragon Smoke)

Leather Tablet Sleeve (Dragon Smoke)

Leather Tablet Sleeve for my Dell venue 8 Pro. This one is pretty rustic and minimal. The Venue 8 Pro is a great little tablet running Windows 8.1 and is very handy. I needed something to give it a bit more protection so I decided to create this sleeve. I consider this leather tablet sleeve as another product in the “Dragon Smoke” line. Full custom leather, no frills, looks good, great protection and I do get many comments when pulling it out in the board room (alas, I do have a “real” job). This leather tablet sleeve is made of 3-4oz. vegetable tanned leather and is dyed a rich Cognac red/brown. The thread is a natural nylon ivory for contrast....

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Custom Watchbands

Custom Watchbands

Custom Watchbands, you betcha. I’ve always enjoyed watches. I have a fairly rare Omega and various Seiko’s and other “not so rare” pieces. The Omega that I brought back with me from the UK years ago recently died so I bought a very functional new Seiko Divers Watch to use while the Omegas in the shop. The Seiko came with a rubber divers band and I wanted to try my hand at making a watch strap. This strap is made of Frogskin with a brown Water Buffalo lining… get it… frog, water buffalo, divers watch? Never mind… The clasp for this piece is from RHD and is a stainless double-fold deployant style. The thread used is a nylon orange...

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