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Old 05-08-2014, 02:59 PM
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Leather suppliers

Can anyone tell me some good places that I can buy leather to make sheaths? I have been purchasing generic blanks from local craft stores, but figured it would be better to get raw stock from someplace.

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Old 05-08-2014, 04:24 PM
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You can always buy leather from Tandy. Good source especially if you have a Tandy store near you. good luck.
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Old 05-08-2014, 07:04 PM
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ShoTan Chattanooga Tenn 800-251-7288
Goliger Leather Co. 800-423-2329
RJF Leather 607-742-8969 Elmira, NY
Sheridan, Leather 307-674-6679 888-803-3030
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Old 05-08-2014, 07:42 PM
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I was not at all happy with the prices, quality or service at my local Tandy. On the way down to the Arkansas Custom Knife Show this year I stopped at http://springfieldleather.com/ because a fellow ABS bladesmith kept recommending them. After one stop I haven't tried anybody else.

I bought a side of Hermann Oak 7-8oz veg tan leather, and some excellent stingray skins for less than I found anywhere else. And they honored my Tandy wholesale pricing and beat that price. The service and knowledge of everybody I talked with was amazing. And they do the majority of their sales are mail order and internet sales. Great find and stop every time I go through Springfield. Can't ask for a better experience in this day and age.

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Old 05-09-2014, 05:38 AM
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I second Tony's recommendation of Springfield Leather. I've had an account with them for about a year now.... their Herman Oaks leather is excellent and I doubt I'll be getting leather from anyone else in the near future. I don't know of any company that is more friendly or customer service oriented either. They're the real deal for sure.


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I just received a nice piece, very quickly, from these guys. http://www.distantdrumsonline.com/servlet/StoreFront
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Here is a few to keep you busy looking at!

http://www.wickett-craig.com/ <------ Very nice leather.

http://springfieldleather.com/

http://www.zackwhite.com/

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/

https://www.siegelofca.com/Default.asp

http://www.robertbeardtools.com/

http://www.demersleather.com/

http://www.oregonleatherco.com/

http://www.hidecrafter.com/

http://www.sbearstradingpost.com/

Also here a thread on another forum with a lot of info.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...-Supplier-List


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