The Official Leather Artisans Appreciation Thread

[whatever123]

excellent. thanks mikecch

 

[mikecch]

No worries! By the way, plenty of space on the list - it's not limited to 10! So if you're interest, by all means PM me

 

[notwithit]

Originally Posted by mikecch

No worries!

By the way, plenty of space on the list - it's not limited to 10!
So if you're interest, by all means PM me

I'm in. PM'ed you.

 

[mikecch]

Originally Posted by notwithit

I'm in. PM'ed you.
PM replied. We have around 20 people at the moment - please do PM me with your e-mail if you're interested! Btw, at this stage, the leather will likely be a natural/light tan of some sort. We are also talking of the possibility of working with Jeff Decker for custom buckles. P.S. A reminder to those that PMed me - please PM again with your e-mail so I can add you to the list.

 

[MaxK]

Wow, this is making me post for the first time, just to get PM ability to get in on this! Mike, you'll have a PM shortly.

 

[mikecch]

Originally Posted by MaxK

Wow, this is making me post for the first time, just to get PM ability to get in on this! Mike, you'll have a PM shortly.

Welcome aboard!
We have 30 people now...at this stage I'm looking to finalize the list in January!

 

[chomeo]

Mike...you have a PM!

 

[mikecch]

Here's my sword-tip belt made by Scott, using 15oz natural skirting leather (was almost white/pink in colour when new):

Originally Posted by chomeo

Mike...you have a PM!

PM replied.

 

[whatever123]

i have that same buckle (or at least a very similar one) on one of my belts!

 

[mikecch]

^ Yeah, I remember, your Kenton Sorenson belt?

It's from a US hardware wholesaler, so I reckon lots of American belts could potentially have it.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by mikecch

^ Yeah, I remember, your Kenton Sorenson belt? It's from a US hardware wholesaler, so I reckon lots of American belts could potentially have it.
yeah ... dude, i am so excited for this buy. there are so many cool details i never even thought of that you mentioned in the e-mail.

 

[werdswerf]

Originally Posted by whatever123

yeah ...

dude, i am so excited for this buy. there are so many cool details i never even thought of that you mentioned in the e-mail.

Same here! I got the impression from the email that this guy knows as much about these belts as the craftsmen themselves. Can't wait to learn more about the final product!

 

[mikecch]

Originally Posted by werdswerf

Same here! I got the impression from the email that this guy knows as much about these belts as the craftsmen themselves. Can't wait to learn more about the final product!

Haha, nah, I'm just enthusiastic

Second update is out to our 36 participants!
Cool details currently being discussed includes a really unique approach to the leather as well as top of line materials in terms of hardware and construction.
Join us to find out more.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by mikecch

Haha, nah, I'm just enthusiastic Second update is out to our 36 participants! Cool details currently being discussed includes a really unique approach to the leather as well as top of line materials in terms of hardware and construction. Join us to find out more.
lol, i just sent you an e-mail about the details of the hardware used (other then the buckle). maybe you can respond in the forum so we all know for those that are interested. edit: and what is the consensus on the tip? have you gotten that far yet?

 

[enigma77]

FYI we're actually starting a cult here. But it's really fun! Come on inside.

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