Christmas day bag build

[AndrewWR]

OK, so I started a few days ago with pre-cutting and wet moulding a couple of pieces but the build of this bag started this morning about 8ish (its December 25th). A bit over 12 hours work later and...

 

 

I figure there is still some burnishing to do when I get some daylight but I'm pretty happy with the outcome and it sure as heck beats the traditional activity of trying to set a new personal best for carbs consumption. 

I couldn't get a photo of the inside because it just looked like a black hole but it's a single compartment in unlined bridle hide. The style is very much like an offering on Tool & Hide's website (Canadian bag maker) but a bit bigger (250mm x 360mm x 100mm vs 230mm x 330mm x80mm). The hardware is obviously solid brass and the stitching is all by hand.

Wishing you all the very best for what's left of the holidays and a happy an

d healthy new year.