Postal repro sale (Sold)

The body of this bag is made from 1st quality veg-tanned steer hide. The straps are veg-tanned horsehide. It measures 15″ X 13″ X 3″.  The hardware is all solid brass. $300.00 + shipping.  If interested, contact me at dontmourn@gmail.com

 

veg tanned horse butt bag

A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to get some veg tanned horse butt strips from Horween that were big enough to produce a messenger bag. Here is what it looked like then. I wonder what it looks like today. This stuff develops a great patina.

double tongue stainless steel

Genuine English bridle that is actually from England – NOT the stuff made by American tanneries – is pretty incredible. It comes with a coat of tallow on the surface of the hide and can be buffed to a very nice shine. It also works great with my double tongue stainless buckles. I just wish I could get it a little thicker. This belt is 11/12 oz. and a dark Havana brown.

Bag Sale (sold)

I recently purchased a side of veg tanned 9 oz. water buffalo to see what it’s like. It’s a dense, rugged leather that should wear well. I decided to make a bag from it. The straps on this one are Horween veg tanned horsehide. The exterior back pocket is Hermann Oak veg tanned steer. There are 3 big Horween front quarter internal pockets. The buckles and clips are solid brass. The rivets are copper and the d-rings are stainless. If anybody is interested in this one it is $200.00 + shipping. Email me at dontmourn@gmail.com for more pictures.

Horsehide Watch Straps

Both of these straps are made from veg tanned horsehide. The top one is a new Nato. The bottom is a Zulu that has been used a lot for the past 3 years.

Gibson + Horween

Horween Olive CXL strap w/stainless steel clipped corner buckle on a 1971 Les Paul Deluxe:

English vs American Horsehide

The wallet on the left is front quarter English horsehide from Joseph Clayton and Sons. The one on the right is CXL Horsebutt from Horween in America.