First Leather Project Outside Of Knife Sheaths

[rawcustom]

I have to blame Monica's snakeskin inlayed wallet here. Looked so nice I thought I should make something similar for my wife's anniversary present. Turned out to be way more stitching than I expected and the lightweight leather is sure a change from the triple thick 10/12oz seams on my knife sheaths and not in a good way. In short I don't see myself doing another. Used ostrich leg for the inlay in 4 oz tooling and pig skin lining. The rest of the interior is calfskin.

[robertmeco]

Very nice

[DS STRAPS]

Very nice! I am a big fan of ostrich leg, just a crazy look

[rawcustom]

Thanks, it was my the first exotic leather I have worked with, along with my first inlay. The ostrich leg was thicker and tougher than I would have guessed, but I sure liked working with it. I can see a few more of these projects down the road, although I think a set of pricking irons would be a major help.

[MonicaJacobson]

Sweet! I like yours much better, especially as you avoided the super thick edges I ended up with. Also, that ostrich skin is super cool. Right up there with alligator. I couldn't figure out what it was. It would make really cool knife sheath inlay. Did you get it from Springfield leather?

[rawcustom]

Well I did listen to your complaints on the heavier leather so went a couple ounces lighter. I wish I would've tried for that beautiful light red finish you got on yours. The leg did come from Springfield. I had looked at some other sources but needed a couple basic items so I avoided extra shipping.

[MonicaJacobson]

LOL, the person I made it for wanted pink.... so my light red was a bit of a blunder. Thanks anyway. Honestly, I prefer basic black or brown. It looks clean and nice, and really makes you focus on the inlay. If I can square it with my over-active thrifty conscience, I'm going to obtain some of that ostrich myself.