Carving Leather With A Pro
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Would like to see the braid work magic you refered to Scott.
Me too.
Me three!
Yup, awesome to see beautiful work like this done. Could just watch him forever.
Please im very passionate about leather work and would love to see a video on those gorgeous braids!!
Me too please
That leatherwork is just about too gorgeous to believe
Steve 7:08. This is something I would like to see. Steve invite them back into your shop please!
Heck ya
Steve could have his own channel.
I love how Nate is putting his life on the line teaching his little ones 😊 keep up the good work
Yup we saw that coming from a mile away. 11:10
If Steve just set up a camera in his shop and made raw, unedited, un-narrated CZcams videos, I would subscribe and tune in just to watch sometimes.
I'll second this notion!
Get a kid to set up a good angle at each workstation and I guarantee he'll have more subs than EC in a year
Great idea, would be amazing to watch. If you are already doing the work might as well put in a bit more effort to get it on video, or hire someone. You already doing the hard part!
Me too
@@jonanderson5137 Right. Just hire some techie kid to set it up, maybe monitor some comments, etc. It would be great experience for the kid anyway, doing something they’re interested in.
Steve has been my friend for many years.I met him through the edged weapons contest we used to do.I've long been amazed by his craftsmanship and his knowledge of the knots and braiding he does, Some of you are lucky to have a sheath made by Steve for one of my knives and as you know they are beautiful functional pieces of leather craft. Cy Swan
Well said, friend.
I would love to see that, am a leatherworker myself, but seeing how another craftsman works his trade, with his own trick he developed over years of doing it is always valuable and amazing!
Ruud van Tiel agreed. I got into leather a couple years ago and learned most of what I know from the hundreds of videos I've watched of other leather workers and their unique styles.
If I could vote for a long term look at something this fella and his leather working would be high on my list. The examples off his leather braiding were very impressive. I would also enjoy him showing how a saddle is made and how he adjusts a saddle for the horse it is made for. Once again you have put together a really good example of some one doing a great job doing something they find interesting. Keep up the good work, we all enjoy it.
And the two of you didn’t think that the rest of us wouldn’t appreciate other craftsmen! Thank you both! And keep up the good work.
I would really like to see the leather braiding demonstrated.
Taken from a guy who likes to work with leather, but cannot in any way be considered good at it, this guy is a true artist!! I really enjoyed watching this come together as beautifully as it did! Thank you!!
I'd love to see more of this! Leather braiding is used in mostly in horemanship attire, but I've seen some fashion designer use them as well.
Brother, I could watch this fella make coasters all day! When ya get to watch someone who has long ago mastered their craft and puts the effort, care, and detail in every piece they make just for one special reason, his name will forever be on it doesn't matter what it is!
Sometimes a thumbs up is not enough! CZcams needs a heart. ❤
It's never a chore to watch a craftsman at work and when the finished product is as stunning as that sheath... Wow!
Steve, God bless your heart. I was a leather craftsman (hippie) back in the 70’s in LA and SF. Watching you work warms me and hits a “true” place in my heart. I never rose to the level of saddle making but I’m sure glad you did. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Leather works has been a hobby for me since 1989 when I made my first rig: Western belt and holster from a Tandy leather works booklet for my 44 mag S&W during my tour in Korea while I was in the Army. I still have the rig and the pistol and the Tandy leather works book. The hobby continues today; over 300 knife sheaths and 20+ pistol holsters. This last year, I have made 3 American Alligator pancake holsters for my 9mm pistols. I have never sold any of my works, they were all gifts. I did sell one for $55 however, on Ebay 20 years ago. This Army veteran from WW2 wanted a sheath for his V42 Case knife. I asked him to send me an email with a photo and a ruler so I could see what he wanted. We did, and he did. I mailed him the sheath. He paid the $55 and added additional postage of $85. He was impressed.
I would love to see anything in steve's shop. Love watching the magic happen in a leather shop thanks so much for sharing this EC.
Boy, that sheath really is Heirloom Quality! Any man you love to have one of these. Thanks Steve!! "Keep Up the Good Work"
As with you Scott, I enjoy watching a true craftsman performing his craft. That was beautiful workmanship. Getting the children involved is great memories for them.
I have been leatherworking for just a couple of years, it is really amazing to see Steve do things with total confidence and supreme accuracy, when I still have to think about so many steps very carefully before I move a muscle. Really impressive, and so glad I had the opportunity to watch him in action.
hey, this video is awesome, it is unlisted, very few people can find it, but as an amateur leatherworker i loved this video. I usually am a woodworker, but needing a leather holster and with the encouragement from a friend who made wallets i got into it, and realized that it is a cheap hobby to start into, it is the first hobby I have seen where the tools are cheaper than the material you work with, and I really benefit to know a bit about two trades because you can then make things that uses knowledge and materials from both trades, such as leather strops with a nice wooden base. Thank you for the video, I would love tho see more magic from that shop
It will be coming out on our channel next week.
Nice to get a sneak peek then😁
Don't worry about bottling it up, Scott. Those of us who know that smell - we can smell it as we watch!
And, yes!! I'd love to see more of this remarkable craftsmanship.
Would definitely love to see more of the braid work. True craftsmanship for sure. I am fortunate enough to know a leather maker personally and I see the time and effort he puts into his trade, it’s nothing short of amazing.
Would love to see more! Love watching a proficient craftsman work! I'm an eagle scout and remember taking the leather work merit badge and it was nothing like this but to see someone that is well skilled do a task, to me at least, is just amazing!
God there all at it with the leather. Hoffman, diresta, savage etc..I'd love to do some more. Only fixed my mobile phone case
I’ll bet Steve’s break-even point for just the time & materials on that double bit axe cover is more than most of us have ever spent on an axe! (And worth every penny!!)
@L F Absolutely worth it. You won't find an heirloom on amazon
I would love to see more leatherwork. I’ve been at it for almost 2 years now and I have no shortage of requests. Steve is a amazing craftsman!
Amazing work Steve, please share more. My late father suffered from alcoholism, and entered rehab several times when I was growing up. He was a creative guy, liked working wood, and it was in rehab he always took to leather working for some reason. I suppose because they had the leather belt and wallet kits and basic tools available. I always think fondly of my father, and his battle with alcohol and his attempts to heal, and how craft was a part of that, when I see leather work done. Still have a belt with my name on it he made me. Thanks again for sharing.
Awesome craftsmanship! Loved watching Steve work! Would definitely like to see more.
Wow just wow! Would love to see more videos of Steve doing his thing. Man that was cool. I could use one of them on my turnout gear.
Good job I bought a Tandy Leather kit about 60 years ago when I was a little kid you took me back you really could almost smell the leather in the shop one of your best videos yet!
I have been doing leather since 1971. I have never viewed a leather video that I not only enjoyed so much but also learned so many techniques from in such a short period of time. And the end result was a true work of art. Nice Job!!
Yup, would like to see some leather braiding. Something easy like a Blacksnake whip !!
I would love to see Steve braiding and other leather work please
I was privileged to observe Steve Harris at the genesis of his love for functional art and ancient craftsmanship. I watched in amazement as child-sized scabbards, shields, holsters, chaps and saddles materialized from egg cartons, cardboard boxes, masking tape, glue, plastic straws, felt markers, and a huge assortment of repurposed twine. As a child limited to scrap materials, Steve diligently pursued accurate historical detail and reflect it clearly in his craft while attaining an amazing level of durable functionality! I stood in awe through the decades as he has broadened his vast knowledge and honed his considerable skills to become a world class craftsman and artisan.
Some of the best moments of my life are the precious few hours spent with Steve in the saddle shop. I find it nearly impossible to stay out of his way, not interrupt with endless questions, and keep my hands off of the work.
He is busy but patient, and has developed an amazing cadence of engaging in thought provoking conversation while his hands fly through routine tasked, interspersed with moments of deep concentration on details that make me afraid to breathe lest I distract him and, God forbid, impinge the quality of his work!
This video brought me in.... I smell a potpourri of leather, dye, soap, and just a hint of glue and wood smoke right here at my desk!
Very well done! Keep them coming!
Watching the leatherworking is so tranquil and mesmerizing. I can actually smell the leather in that shop. Please have him back and do some more of this beautiful artistry.
I would love to see some braiding done.
It’s an essential skill. Of course we want to see more.
What a beautiful fantastic video. Steve knows how to show people who watch this video get some knowledge in leathercraft. Nowadays, we are so busy doing everyday things we don't stop to look at the things in the past that are still available to see and marvel at. This is what should be looked at as well as learned.
I love the smell of leather, and I adore the skill and craft that Steve brings to the table. It's not for me to take up leatherworking - but I sure would enjoy and appreciate more videos of him!
Incredible leather work by Steve Harris. Please post and share his leather work. Does he have a website? It's fun watching pros at work. Just like watching EC.
What about a new CZcams channel: "The Essential Leather Man"
LOL..first thought of the multitool..."
@@xoxo2008oxox Me too.
Would attract an, errr, edgy crowd though.
I would love to see the braiding that Steve does. How to grt started, how he cut the braid, how he finishes it off and how he treats it for maintenance, longevity and suppleness.
Outstanding. I began leatherworking back in the 60's as I got into college. My Dad had done it longer than that. I love the aroma of a leather shop. I haven't done much leather work in a long time but I still have all of Dad's tools and will be getting back into it soon. Yes, I would like to see more work in Steve's shop. Very cool.
I hope that this excellent craftsman trains a few young people on time who can continue his age-old profession.
Oh no, another set of tools to buy.
I started in Leatherwork in just this way when I wanted to protect a nice blacksmith-made spoon knife I bought. It took over my life! I now own hundreds of antique leather working tools, and I do more leatherwork than any other craft. It even took me into bookbinding in leather. The possibilities are endless if you are curious.
@DavidGardner do you know which brand of stamps he uses? Especially that basket weave one, looks like it cuts really deep!
@@jimsteel1114 I do not know.
Great video and great content. I grew up my whole life working leather like that and it is still to this day one of those things that I truly treasure. My grandpa was a fantastic leather worker in his life as he was a life long old school cowboy. He worked for the biggest ranches in the state of Arizona in his early years and then came home to run the family ranch. Needless to say I was able to learn a lot from him. I picked up a lot of life lessons and the cowboy way of living. God bless the Cowboys and their families.
These videos of you narrating while a master is at work, are truly a pleasure to watch
"Not as old as cooking, but only by a few hours."
-Essential Craftsman
The most epic response that could never have been more perfect! Nailed it!
Where would one aquire a custom made leather stamp or leather burning stamp?
Thanks for the clip!
I believe the makers mark stamp that Steve has in this video is made by InfintyStamps.com I ordered one from them, it is high quality. Email them an image, and size you want.
@@dylanmoran5067 Awesome thanks for the reply.
@Dylan Moran do you know the brand of basket weave stamp he is using? Can't find it anywhere
@@jimsteel1114 Any luck finding that stamp, i've been looking for something similar for ages...
Im looking for that basketweave stamp as well! So cool!!!
Oh boy! This brings back memories from teenhood, when I was part time learning leatherwork in a shoe repair shop. Leather is just so satisfying to work with. Smells of leather, beeswax, tannines, Ballistol etc.
Check out Brian the Bootmaker's youtube channel. He does some awesome resoles and its cool to watch his process.
GREAT VIDEO! We need more people learning to use leather in their projects.
Last year I had the privilege of making my first knife complete with its leather sheath and nothing is more satisfying than knowing you made a legit tool from scratch.
Keep up the good work boys, love your channel!
So coconuts are cause of those black finger nails on every craftsman youtuber.
I love watching a true craftsman at work, but Steve Harris is much more than an amazing craftsman, he is really an artist.
More, please!
Cheers from Tokyo!
Stu
Mr. Scott, and Nate, your friend is an absolute treasure, any future showing of his work would be very much appreciated.
I would love to see a channel devoted to this craftsman’s leather projects. Expertise like his, must be preserved for future generations.
The smell of leather is soothing and magical. Please show more leather work.
Proper leatherwork, like this, it is so very satisfying. I've been doing it on a hobbyist level for about 5 years now. From the first week I started on this I wished I had started years and years earlier. Leather is just so friendly to work with. You never feel like you're fighting it. Go find your local Tandy Leather Factory in the US, and have them set you up with a starter kit. It is absolutely worth it.
Mr. Harris is a man I've long admired for his character and his spirit. His leatherwork is no less fine. Great video.
I would love to see more leather work done by this man, he makes that look so effortless, absolutely beautiful work!
That’s video editing for you! Plenty of effort involved, without a doubt! That saddle-skirting leather is TOUGH!
After watching many of your videos you are a great craftsman and a fantastic start teller. I think speak for all of us watching, we would love to see more of Steves work for sure.
Watching a true craftsman is always such a pleasure.
Truly an honor to see his work. Thanks for the great video, none of your videos are disappointing. Always a pleasure.
I would definitely like to see more of Steve's work. The man is an artist! 😎👍
It really is amazing to watch master craftsmen and women all over the world. When someone cares about the quality of their work or their hobby, we get a glimpse of remarkable quality and beauty.
This is an absolute must have content on Essential Craftsman. I love watching leather works. You should see the leather works from gun holster makers like Sam Andrews and many more. Keep up the great work!
5:03 This comment is exactly why i got into leatherwork!!! You said it exactly, crafts transcend cultures and differences, we are one people on this planet.
He made it look so easy. I've never tried leatherwork, but I'd love to. Obviously that's what brought me here. That guy is truly a master of his craft.
Such an amazing channel. I particularly enjoy when you talk about anything concrete related. You’re the only channel that I have seen on CZcams that know what they are doing.
Even though I have been in the concrete trade for 15 years I have learned from you. Greetings from Texas
Magnificent work. I did leather craft as a hobby for years but not so much of late. Your video was like a blowing on a hot ember, I think it's time to break out my swivel knives and stamps again. I've also done some braiding but mainly to edge some of my work, there is something quite soothing about braiding that I can't quite explain...perhaps its the rhythm. Thanks to you and Steve..
I'm an apprentice falconer in mid-western Ohio. Leather work and making things by hand is what some of us pride ourselves on. I would love to see more of this and the very things that make us Essential Craftsmen
It would be awesome to watch Steve create his masterpiece leather work. Thank you for inviting us into your lives.
I watch another channel called "Bedo's Leatherworks" which does leather shoe, clothing and bag repair and I'm always fascinated by the principles shared between woodworking and leather working. It's always a joy to watch a master work his craft.
Many moons ago I made leather making a big hobby of mine but due to age and arthritis I passed it on to my son. I little hint to pass on: I went to a tombstone shop and purchased a stone remnant and made a table with an inset for it out of 2x4's and a counter top.I drilled the top of the splash guard to accept all my most used punches and embossing tools. It made an excellent leather making table in my home.
Great video and loved watching a true craftsman make the axe sheath !!!
Loved to hear the comment about old world craftsmanship still in play today. Great video and beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this.
For sure 100% yes on watching the braid work!!!
Thank you gentlemen.
I needed a new wallet last year. I looked around and decided to make my own. One year later I’m making wallets for other people and have started to learn carving. I love it! Is it easy? No, but nothing is as you develop the necessary skills to complete the task. Love this story!
Neat. In my elementary school years. Back in the 80s I was big into leather work. Grew out of it as I grew up unfortunately. Would love to see more of this guy working.
Thank you for sharing this craft. After seeing the shop apron he gave you, I was inspired to make one for myself. I was inspired to incorporate into my apron build, the old custom leather suspenders I wore as a firefighter. I am very happy with the outcome.
Please do a video with Steve about his saddle and other leather work. In these difficult times, it's very relaxing to see him work. Keep up the good work to both of you.
Love to see a real craftsman of all types. Leatherwork has always interested me since being introduced to it in my youth.
My dad's been going through some health issues and we're helping him move to a new place closer by so we can help care for him. as he's downsizing, I'm getting lots of materials and tools from him that he hasn't used in many years. Along with those tools was a really nice pile of deer leather. This has given me the inspiration to make a few ax cases out of that deer leather, thanks for the great content.
I absolutely love seeing other craftsmen on this channel! Steve Harris, Ken Jordan, Phil Rokus, etc.
I love watching people make things.
Its giving life to an idea. Its something they understand can live and they can bring it into existence and its truly fascinating to me.
It is art. It is one of a kind.
This is amzazing. Would love to see more of this craftsmanship.
I think I’d have given years off my life to have apprenticed under a leather master craftsman like Steve. And I would love to see an entire series of videos on his braiding. Then another series on his saddle making.
The highly skilled and experienced pros always make it look so easy don’t they? Like a major leaguer hitting a hard fast ball. Easy as falling off a log. Loved the vid and I’d like to see more of the leather work.
I would love to see more of anything Steve makes!
Thank you for sharing this with everyone! I would very much enjoy seeing more of this craftsman at work.
Really appreciate what you and Steve are demonstrating, the value of skilled labor and knowledge in craftsmanship. Thanks for all your videos, I don't work in construction or leatherworking, but there's always a trick or two I find in your videos I can use to expand my handyman arsenal or to apply to my own profession.
I simply loved the video of double edged axe sheath.I too am a leather worker.I love seeing other people's style.Please see more.
You are the most relaxing vlogger in the universe, as well as being the most interesting. I always learn lots from you and your humanity is a revelation. Thank you so much.
GREAT video! I LOVE watching master craftsmen practicing their trade.
Please! Go see Steve again. His work is impeccable and I’d love to see how a shacklemore is made. Thanks Ec!
Oldest and greatest art work there is. Nothing better
Beautiful work. Thanks Steve and Scott.
This video immediately goes into my favorites ! What an amazing bit of skilled work, I would love to see more of this man's work ! Thank you for showing us this gorgeous footage !
I’ve had occasion to visit an Amish harness shop a few times. Unlike Steve, he never embellished his work with anything decorative, but otherwise used identical tools and methods. It’s a marvel to watch skilled craftsmen of any trade work, but the aromas in a harness or woodworking shop are special.
Magnificent. Thanks for exposing the beauty of pure craftsmanship. What a treat to watch.
It's a pleasure to gain an insight into a master craftsman's work process. Stamping the basket weave first and following up with the mules foot boarder is an order of operation I will emulate iny own leather work as will drawing around the axe and then adding a 3/4 inch with dividers. This is beautiful work and something hobbyists like myself wouldn't get a chance to see if it weren't for videos like this. Thank you to you both from Hampshire, England.
Now I'm going to be watching leather crafting for the next few weeks. Steve skills with leather were some of the best I have ever seen.