07 June 2002, 10:45
Pete ECustom Leather Work in the UK
I want to get some additional items made up for my belt kit. In particular I'm looking for someone who will make a leather compass pouch, a bolt pouch and a knife sheath plus maybe a pouch along the lines of the old 58 pattern waterbottle carrier only in leather. I know of Harry Bowden, but I don't want to take out a second morgage for the work! My local saddler makes decent belts ect but does not do "blocked leather" work.
Also, does anybody know of any sites with regards DIY blocked leather work? I did a quick search but was inundated with links to S*M and bondage sites!
Thanks in advance,
Peter
07 June 2002, 11:32
Russell E. TaylorWhy not contact "Kramer" in your own country?
Russ
07 June 2002, 22:01
DeerdogsPete,
There is a bloke called Brett Parsons who works in Birmingham. Not to be confused with Parsons Leather Goods who are arch rivals with a much inferior product.
Brett Parson's leather work is first rate. He has made canvas and leather gun and rifle slips and a leather cartridge bag for me. The quality of leather and stitching is better than any I have seen anywhere and it is a lot cheaper than London prices.
He advertises in the back of The Field.