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It's interesting that Samurai use US hide.

"US hide" can be misleading. Samurai likely means that the hides originated in the US but are tanned in Japan. Tochigi uses mostly US hides due to the size of the cattle industry in Japan, as you suggested.

As far as the whole chicago screw vs stitch thing, it's mostly a matter of pride for leatherworkers. We like nice details, so if a buckle swap isn't in the cards, stitching is usually preferred.

Stitching (by hand, a machine stitch is another story) is theoretically stronger, but there are so few real life scenarios that would ever test that. A riveted or screwed belt could conceivably wear out a few years sooner than a stitched belt, particularly if the screws don't fit well or use cheap metal...but with either method, if we assume that the belt is well made, it's going to be your grandkid's problem, not yours.

It's like US veg tan, except with a secret blend of hype added during the tanning process.

Hollows, what were those? BH w/o celastic in distressed?

BH, Natural Chromexcel, 1/4" lowered heel, 430 sole.

I'm really digging these and I'm tempted to get a pair of captoe SDs in Natural CXL to throw in the closet for the day this pair dies (decades from now).

Thanks guys. The outside is indeed Navy, it's not easy to photograph because it's so dark. Dark like new denim.

Stitching those is...not my favorite. But it works nicely, you can fit a fat stack of cards in there.

Been a long time since I've posted here. I made this business card case the other day:

Really clean finishing on the Trench Boots as well, seems very consistent. Better than my Bounty Hunters. WTB photos of captoes in the wild.

Those photos are much more appealing than Oakstreet's own. The original photos look like HDR or something. I'd like to see some real world shots of the captoe version.

Cutting out the top edge on the outer detailing so that the transition is flush was a really really nice touch.

Daaang, that's some DIVINGHEADBAT style thickness.

Nicely done.

Custom mid with some fancy sterling bits from Japan.

EDC contents deemed too practical and not stylish enough for Sufu. Rejected.

I second that ^

With the way quality and inventory has been lately, I'd love to never order from leathercordusa again.

The natural cxl got obenauf's once I think, and a light coat. It's a little less red than it looks in the photo, but not by much. I love it.

Boots look great, spidereye, such an complex project. Looking forward to your photos of the next one.

Holy shit.

My lady's natural chromexcel wallet, new and one year:

My lady's natural chromexcel wallet, new and one year:

Thanks dudes. Shirt is from John Lofgren/Speedway, and it's great.

Undecided. I like this design more than past versions, so it's getting close to the "right" suspenders, but these are still just such a monumental pain in the ass to make. So many little parts and little steps that I don't know how I'll keep the pricing reasonable.

I'm wearing a pair of the mass market 201s in that photo.

Danner is the answer. Tons of good looking US-made boots with goretex.

http://www.danner.com/boots/danner-light-80th.html

I have a hard time thinking of White Kloud's stuff as boots and not some kind of leather art. Probably because I've never seen any worn-in. The level of perfection and neatness triggers some kind of uncanny valley response in my brain...a sight to behold, but I'm not sure I want them on my feet.

Leffot has a #8 shell Viberg Service Boot forthcoming, for those who have way too much money:

http://leffot.com/shop/viberg-1950-service-boot/

The fact that you feel bad means you're not even close to the worst kind of customer she deals with, I bet.

Awesome and ambitious project, good luck! Keep us posted.