BruceGibson Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 I'd like to experiment with shark and elephant--mostly shark. I've seen some of Kevin's holster work using shark and it's great looking stuff. Any recommendations for a good US source? Or, sources? Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members pella Posted February 25, 2007 Members Report Posted February 25, 2007 Hello Bruce, when i was at school, they give us a booklet with many suppliers and there is source for Elephant in USA, I don't know if it is still valid, as it is an old...booklet, but there you go: Elton Leather corp NY 518-725-0636 Maher John G co TX 214-631-3640 There is one in Florida Caspel Corporation FL 305-634-1142 suposse he carry lizard , fish and other exotics...elephant not mentioned Dont find one for shark, but i remember one of my teacher was buying it in NY, USA Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 25, 2007 Moderator Report Posted February 25, 2007 Bruce, I have gotten elephant from a couple places, never tried shark but I am sure they have it. First off is Jerry VanAmburg at Van Amburg Leather. He advertises in LCSJ and ShopTalk too I think. Website is www.vanamburgleathers.com. He's cool to deal with. Just looked at his site and he does have shark. The other source is GH Leather in Houston. I don't have a website or contact info, but they come up with a business listing on a google search. I bought a panel of elephant from them last year at Sheridan. Seems like a lot of boot and handbag people make up most of their trade. My wife fell in love with some shrunken grain water buffalo calf they had. Made a very cool purse leather. Sheridan Leather Outfitters also carry a lot of exotics. They are easy to deal with too. Bruce Johnson Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members K-Man Posted February 26, 2007 Members Report Posted February 26, 2007 Van Amburg Leather Charles Hardtke Leather John Fong Leather Springfield Leather Quote
BruceGibson Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 Thank you Bruce, Pella & Kevin! Very much appreciated!! Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members whinewine Posted February 26, 2007 Members Report Posted February 26, 2007 Bruce: Implora Snakeskin is offering some shark on ebay through their ebay store. The # is 260052604399 & it is rather pricey (Buy it now for $232.00), but it is the only shark on ebay (well, no, there are many sharks on ebay, but this is the only fish-type shark on ebay). Quote
BruceGibson Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Posted March 3, 2007 Thank you, Whinewine! I appreciate everybody's help. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
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