A General Question about Springfield Leather, Tandy, and Weavers

[Leathershark]

If you just want leather, look into American Leather Direct. I have a wholesale account. Have had good luck and srvice with them. 

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

On 9/25/2024 at 10:45 AM, Gosut said:

 

I've ordered from all 3. Tandy is OK for some things, hardware, tools that don't break the bank. Great place to start a collection. Their signature series swivel knife is my go to out of the half dozen I bought beforehand. 

I've only ordered from Springfield 2 times, and the second time is all it took. They held up my order of nearly a grand in hardware and some tools, for a $3 belt buckle (if I remember right). They didn't contact me about it. I had to email them a couple times with no response until they shipped it. I do like their pattern packs they have available. I just haven't needed to buy any since learning to make my own. 

 

Weaver is my primary source for all things leather. Now that they've acquired Ohio travel bag they've really increased the variety of hardware from economy to high quality. They have a great selection of leathers, I use Hermann oak and/or the water Buffalo for almost anything I make. They're prices aren't fair. You'll be looking at more invested into quality products. They make great tools, especially the machines with their name. Made in their factory in Ohio so you're getting true american made. Weaver has a video on YouTube with Chuck touring the machine shop. 

 

Check out montana leather company in billings. They're my second choice, sometimes my first depending on what the leather prices are. Best customer service so far. Any problems or any questions and they're going to answer. They have contacted me to offer a different selection of leather because the sides they had left weren't the best. Hard to beat that anywhere you go these days. They also have a good selection of bison if you ever wanted to dabble in something fun to work with.