I have a leather legal briefcase from 27 years ago. I love it but the leather is getting worn and I need a new one (clients are starting to wonder . . .). It was originally made by a saddle maker in Virginia but I can't find them anymore.
Anyway, it is a very simple design: There are two types of leather. 1. Very firm and rigid leather for the outside and soft, supple leather separating the two sections. It has two pockets on the outside. It closes with a very low tech system: it flaps over and two slots fit into two stainless steel squares that are attached to the front. Then, a long thin piece of leather fits through the stainless steel squares to hold it closed.
I am looking for someone to make one using this as a model. I could even send the old one to be used as a pattern. Anyone interested? Any guestimate on the cost? I'll send a pix if anyone shows interest. Frankly, these briefcases would be a great design to ressurrect. They are light when empty and hold a ton of stuff. They could be made to fit a laptop perfectly.
If interested, you can email me at collins@kahnsmith.com
