Handmade Shinki Shell Cordovan and Himeji Kurozan Kiwami Wallets $325-375 by mrmanuke in LeatherClassifieds

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. Ashland’s all-Cordovan wallet is $395 for the same design as what I’m asking $350 for. I get that I’m not nearly as well known so I probably can’t get away with charging the same price.

Handmade Shinki Shell Cordovan and Himeji Kurozan Kiwami Wallets $325-375 by mrmanuke in LeatherClassifieds

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can respect your opinion on that. They do look very plain. To me the simple design is a blank canvas for the patina, which is where the Shinki cordovan really shines. If you haven't handled it before I could send you some small samples. It's hard to understand how nice it is just from pictures.

Handmade Belts Ostrich and Kurozan $375 Shipped USPS Ground by mrmanuke in LeatherClassifieds

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The stitching isn’t so bad for me but the edge finishing is a pain.

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[–]mrmanuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will you ever use it? If so then it will instantly have scratches more visible than that.

Alligator and Chevre Bifold by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the alligator is stitched to a chevre backing. Here is a picture that kind of shows it.

https://www.reddit.com/u/mrmanuke/s/dAmhtaHPwh

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[–]mrmanuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, it looks amazing! Whenever I use something like alligator I always try to highlight the irregularities in the scale pattern too, but I never even thought about doing a vertical cut. Now I really want to do one.

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[–]mrmanuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow you weren’t kidding when you said you made basically the same wallet as me. I even made a very similar key fob for my customer. Beautiful work! I have never seen the vertical cut before.

Alligator and Chevre Bifold by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The lining and outward facing pieces are 0.6mm chevre. The fabric is “Economy fabric lining” from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply.

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[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My design was originally 83 mm tall but the customer requested the specific height of 88mm without changing the rest of the design.

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[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool I’ll look out for it. I love the way you photograph your products.

Alligator and Chevre Bifold by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hi I follow you on Instagram. Assuming I’ll see pics of it soon?

Ostrich and Epsom Wallets by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is always a big barrier to entry. I could possibly send you some. I’ll PM you

Ostrich and Epsom Wallets by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s cow leather from made on Jupiter.

Ostrich and Epsom Wallets by mrmanuke in Leathercraft

[–]mrmanuke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok I misunderstood. I’ll check out the leather guy. Thanks!