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Duke Mantee

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  1. Yeah I hope that’s the case. It’s just my preference to see kudu and similar in as much whole form as possible. Lovely stuff. For me a brogue cuts better on a leather with a firmer temper. Trickers are worth the money. They are amongst the best of the Northampton makers and in the main a cut above most of the other brands mentioned throughout this discussion. I’m looking forward to seeing your pics instead of the stock images.
  2. Exactly so Refer Kingsman et al 🤨 Anyway, my tuppenceworth - Trickers are as good as it gets at this price point. I’ve went through a pile of different makers in my life and they have never disappointed.
  3. Then it’s a no from me - it’s likely CF Stead kudu which is beautiful, but on a brogue I don’t think you get to appreciate the variation over the leather.
  4. Duke Mantee

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    Anchor brand buckles are vintage North & Judd started out in the early-mid 1800s and were eventually bought out in the 1970s. Certain styles and materials (especially pressed steel) are highly prized by the Japanese belt manufacturers
  5. well, I don’t know how to use a sewing machine …
  6. Thank you. It’s all by hand - no electricity is harmed during my work (well maybe a bit of lighting) - I got a bit fed up with all these companies saying by hand and what they mean is someone used their hands to operate a machine, so I do it the old fashioned way. Not that I have an issue with someone using machines though, still get great, and sometimes better, results. 250 foot of thread to make these. I know that because the spool got finished.
  7. … and the wallet (again). Traditional bifold - 6 card slots, two hidden pockets and a cash pocket
  8. The rest of that Russian calf hide … the commission started as the belt then became how can the whole hide be used. The belt and wallet above, and this is how …
  9. Duke Mantee

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    Now that I’m finished with the project the J&FJ Baker Russian Calf belt with brass buckle. The rest of the Russian calf hide is posted elsewhere …
  10. Yep I know all that stuff … I was just jesting about your choice of tool for Ed’s class 😉
  11. Duke Mantee

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    Nickel plated brass buckle and Sedgwick bridle
  12. Not sure what Ed’s lecturer would say if he turned up to brazing/soldering class with a tube bender
  13. Sorry - iPhone But a thing to hang some things on. The guy was given a similar thing, but his thing had zamak hardware and it broke. So now he has a thing that won’t break. Anyway all solid brass hardware, and a wee bit of what’s left of that defunct leather I made the braces from.
  14. Oh - I’ve never even heard of that film … had to google it there. It’s a standard piss-take from where I’m from
  15. I taught him everything he knows … not everything I know, just what he knows
  16. Duke Mantee

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    Walpier Buttero Rocky leather and a billet welded (modern damascus) stainless steel buckle … which regardless of taste is probably the best made buckle I’ve ever used
  17. Duke Mantee

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    Thanks buddy - the owner gave me some rough sketches and it got developed from there. Shows that a belt doesn’t have to conform to rigid guidelines
  18. Duke Mantee

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    Sun and moon - definitely one of the most imaginative designs I’ve been tasked with. Wickett & Craig bridle, Japanese brass buckle with chemical treatment, brass and nickel hardware with yellow chalcedony and blue lace agate gemstones
  19. Duke Mantee

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    Wickett & Craig harness coupled with an ACE Western steel buckle for @vlad_III
  20. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/apr/19/whats-the-best-way-to-store-cheese
  21. Duke Mantee

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    Sterling silver buckle, Buttero leather, black sueded cobra, vintage jewels and nickel plated hardware
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