Members fjcollins Posted October 16, 2008 Members Report Posted October 16, 2008 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 It was originally made by a saddle maker in Virginia but I can't find them anymore.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
Contributing Member rdb Posted October 16, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted October 16, 2008 I'm sure, any one of us would like to give it a go, The hard part will be your choosing one...lol. Take a look at Esantoro's posts, and his "Maverick" bags. They are super. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;#entry65786
Members kseidel Posted October 17, 2008 Members Report Posted October 17, 2008 This is a similar style of briefcase that I made for Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger. I have made three for him like this... different colors and one tooled. Keith
esantoro Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 This is a similar style of briefcase that I made for Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger. I have made three for him like this... different colors and one tooled.Keith Beautiful bag, Keith. Just now visited your website. Fantastic work. How does one go about ordering the Chief Executive package? Ed
Members kseidel Posted October 17, 2008 Members Report Posted October 17, 2008 Hi Ed, It is easy to order, Just send Money! I have a black and silver set in stock, and build the gold mounted sets to order. Most of these are made to order to the customers preference. Each one is designed specifically for each individual. They don't have to be complete sets, you can have just one piece. I make some with totally different silver and gold trim styles. Keith
ArtS Posted October 18, 2008 Report Posted October 18, 2008 I can't wait to someday get to go through the store. I can pretend I'm in Roy's tack room! Art
Members calanneh Posted October 27, 2008 Members Report Posted October 27, 2008 It is easy to order, Just send Money! Keith Short, Simple and to the point..... Gotta love it! William
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