PhoenixNest
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I think Green Man Forge would be able to help you. I have their 1 inch scalloped pinker, and it cuts cleanly on everything from light weight boar suede up to 5/6 ounce veg tan. Their standard cutters are $40, though I don't know what the custom prices would be like.
For pinking straight cuts on garment type boar & cow leather, I use Olfa roller cutter blades from the local fabric store. They aren't the best with fuzzier leathers like elk--but it sure is easier than pinking shears.
Consew Model 118 Walking Foot
in Old/Sold
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My old 118 will happily sew through 5/16", but will sew up to 3/8" to go over seams without issues. Anything more than that isn't what I'd call "graceful". The presser foot lifts 1/2". It's great for garments, chaps, purses, etc.--not veg tan belts, or knife sheaths, though. The most I ask from mine is to go through 3 layers of chromexcel (and that's pushing it). Great old machine, but might be too light for dog collars, definitely too light for halters. I'm sure a lot depends on how it's set up.
Hope that helps...
Jen