Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[kenthenoob]

since i have two waxes--obenauf's and flathead--i'm kind of on and off with each. i did a flathead wax one time before, then i did obenaufs, because that first layer of flathead wasn't enough. i used the flathead again, but this time with the help of a hair dryer, i was able to get it to a nice texture before applying. color's real nice now.

[Pandemonium]

^ by darkness has risen... do you mean that brown people are evil?

that's racist!

although the wallet is nice, did you tan the inside?

[rome1]

needs some indigo stains on it.

[kenthenoob]

you don't see the indigos stains? there's not a whole lot but there's some on the corners and the bottom of the spine, and where the button for the coin purse is.

there will be more indigo stains--i promise

[rome1]

:eek:(Oh snap) 3k post!!!!

[Chponglasia]

I think I might be selling this. If anyone is super interested PM me for te details. I thought I'd put it out to the leather fiends first...

[OptimaDies]

Just wondering why you would want to sell it... Too big, quality, not enough slots, someone dropped a LC flicker in your lap? I think your wallet was one of my fav post tan/oil jobs, I was looking forward to how it turned out years later.

[ang_kangkong]

Aside from Redmoon and KC's are there any other solid Japanese wallet makers?

My friend will be going to Japan soon and I want to give him money to bring me back something.

The KC's wallet I really like is sold out (Ranchero), and I can't justify the price for the Redmoon stuff.

Thanks.

I'd suggest you look at the Alburquerque website for a wallet. They have lots of brands that aren't popular here yet. Strike out and get something slightly different.

[kenthenoob]

Just wondering why you would want to sell it... Too big, quality, not enough slots, someone dropped a LC flicker in your lap? I think your wallet was one of my fav post tan/oil jobs, I was looking forward to how it turned out years later.

then you should take it off his hands and experience it yourself

:eek:(Oh snap) 3k post!!!!

BOOMSHAKALAKA!

[Chponglasia]

Just wondering why you would want to sell it... Too big, quality, not enough slots, someone dropped a LC flicker in your lap? I think your wallet was one of my fav post tan/oil jobs, I was looking forward to how it turned out years later.

Thanks.

It's none of the above really. I think I just want to move away from the long wallet thing and go back to something conventional, albeit made in Japan...

It's a killer wallet either wy.

[rome1]

awe chpong, don't give up on it man! get another wallet but don't give up just put it away and come back to it at another time.

[OptimaDies]

then you should take it off his hands and experience it yourself

I like to live vicariously:p

awe chpong, don't give up on it man! get another wallet but don't give up just put it away and come back to it at another time.

seconded.

[.jacob]

I'd suggest you look at the Alburquerque website for a wallet. They have lots of brands that aren't popular here yet. Strike out and get something slightly different.

When I Googled Last Crops that site was the top hit. I looked through everything and there's some very cool stuff. Almost everything is full length and what I really want is a midlength. I've been in touch with Miz about Kamida-san so hopefully something there works out.

[Dick Danger]

What kind of look are you after? Last Crops and Kamida are great, both will serve you well for years, but they look and feel very different.

[Bill2]

KC's short wallet. Bought from Self Edge maybe six months ago....

New:

Now:

[.jacob]

What kind of look are you after? Last Crops and Kamida are great, both will serve you well for years, but they look and feel very different.

I'm looking for a mid-length with a snap, but I don't like the plain ones. I want some sort of design on the exterior like the KC's Ranchero or this one:

From what I've seen the mid-length wallet selection is pretty slim.

[beatle]

Wow - that KC wallet turned out beautiful...

[kcsnacks]

wow bill, that's a really nice wallet, i want one just like that

[Tiro]

I'd suggest you look at the Alburquerque website for a wallet. They have lots of brands that aren't popular here yet. Strike out and get something slightly different.

ok maybe totally offtopic, tho not really...

I found alot of cool beltbuckles on that site, but a bit too expensive for a beltbuckle imho...

anyone know where you can find similar buckles, but not in silver, so more affordable?

like these ones: (the tsuba styled ones)

http://www.goodleather.co.jp/004_sarn.html

[watchman]

bill- the kc wallet looks amazing. how have you tanned/oiled?

also, have anyone heard of Taka Fine Leathers? they have some sick belts

[Bill2]

bill- the kc wallet looks amazing. how have you tanned/oiled?

Thank you sir. It got two days of tanning and then a coat of mink oil. Since then its gotten two layers of Pecards to keep it moisturized, and to remove indigo stains.

[jcotteri]

nice nice all

[fattybfat]

I'm looking for a mid-length with a snap, but I don't like the plain ones. I want some sort of design on the exterior like the KC's Ranchero or this one:

From what I've seen the mid-length wallet selection is pretty slim.

the red one and the dark brown one looks absolutely beautiful...

how much are they and is there pics of the front??

[corter]

here's about 3 months of wear on that first wallet I made. I color corrected them to try to get the most realistic color of the wallet, so ignore the white being different colors. Theres a bit of indigo, and my keys dig trenches in the back, but I really like how it looks. oh, that last pic is a sneak peak at my newest improvement on my work, a round stitch wheel and an edge beveler

[40ozprophet]

just better and better everytime man. awesome to see how far your goods have come.

[dunkin deeznuts]

wow eric

your craft is improving by leaps and bounds daily....really cant wait to get my order

[beatle]

I'm a sucker for nice leather - so this page has been good to me...

[inthemix_]

Great wallets Bill, Corter. Love how they've evolved.

Here is my wallet that just came in . Thanks corter! Wallet is truely amazing. This is close to the true color before the tan.. I'll take pictures of the wallet tomorrow after it's initial tan. Thanks corter!

[corter]

ahh, nice, you got it! forgot to pm you, I threw in one of the first chains I made cause you were so nice and let another member grab the all natural one. hope you enjoy it!

[corter]

I just finished up a bunch of stuff, so I figured i'd share and get some crit/feedback (you guys are always good with that )

first, made these out of raw scraps I had laying around, it's a wallet and card holder. something different, and I kinda like it:

then misc. things, a coin purse that I practiced my zipper application on, and a card holder that I think i really got my edges perfect on.

aaaaannnnnd.....since i've been getting so many pm's, a sneak peak: