For your consideration is this generously proportioned, highly polished pouch. Photographs can capture many of the details, but this is one of those pieces that truly deserves to be handled. The feel of the leather tells part of the story.
The body is made from wonderfully supple kip leather with a refined, almost silky hand. It is fully lined with deer leather, adding body without unnecessary weight and helping the pouch hold its shape through years of use. Inside, a full divider keeps the generous 10” × 10½” interior organized. It has also been wet formed to contribute to its shape and capacity.
Take a closer look at the construction. The exterior bound seam is hand stitched at approximately ten stitches per inch—a subtle detail that often goes unnoticed, yet speaks to the time and care invested in the piece. Fine scoring and delicate binding add quiet visual interest without distracting from the clean lines.
The solid brass buckle is cast from an original and proudly bears the maker’s mark.
This is a handsome pouch, carefully crafted with attention to every detail. But like the originals that inspired it, it wasn’t made simply to be admired. It was built to be carried, used, and to accompany its owner on countless journeys.
$325 +$24 shipping and insurance
Both Jeff and Shelly are reenactors who began by creating items for themselves. They attend many living history events a year. In their free time they piddle around their farm where they make wines, ales, and fill their pantry with home-canned items. They can be found hunting, trapping , and fishing. Sometimes, they incorporate their trophies in their custom work.
