WELCOME! Mosey on in and sit 'urself right down to read "Mr. Legendary Leather's" updated blog on what he's been a creatin' in the bovine hide most recently . . . specifically fer that discriminatin' cowboy enthusiast in yur life.

"WHERE THERE IS FEAR, THERE IS NO CREATIVITY" (Christopher Lowell)


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

HOLSTER THEM THAR GUNS . . .

Back to the project at hand. As you recall, Mr. Legendary Leather had been commissioned by Sinistral Kid at last month's SASS event to reproduce a holster identical to his original holster that holds a 45 caliber pistol. This would be another 'first' for Mr. Legendary Leather, however he was ready to take on this new challenge of the bovine hide.


Sinistral Kid, who is left handed, needed an identical reproduction of his original . . . key word being 'identical and not 'mirror'. If you stop and think about holster rigs, the holsters are mirror images of themselves allowing for left and right handed draw. However, Sinistral Kid wanted to be able to use his left  hand to draw on both holsters. That means the holster on his right side would be identical, allowing for a left-handed cross-draw. 




After researching how to make an identical pattern and acquiring the necessary tools, Mr. Legendary Leather was able to duplicate the pattern and tool the leather matching the original holster. The Missus thought she was pretty impressed at this point of the crafting process . . .



. . . however, she was really impressed with the finished product!
Mr. Legendary Leather's only regret is that he doesn't have his own cartouche (an oval or oblong shape added to a finished piece of original craftsmanship containing characters that represent the name of the creator) to similarly match the one on the front strap of the original holster. Sinistral Kid was kind enough to offer Mr. Legendary Leather the opportunity to place his own cartouche on the finished piece.



The color is always hard to match to an exactness. Different leathers take the dye and oils differently. The age and use of the original piece will also play a major role in trying to match colors. With age and use, Sinistral Kid's new holster will gain a patina that will closely resemble his original.

Much thanks to Sinistral Kid for putting his faith, trust, and original holster in Mr. Legendary Leather's hands. He enjoyed crafting this one and we sincerely hope you enjoy using it!

A note of thanks to Yellowboy for helping Mr. Legendary Leather research the pattern creation.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

THE LEGENDARY LEATHER CLAN . . .

Taking a brief pause from Lefty Dave's holster project, Mr. Legendary Leather would like to share some photos from last month's SASS event at 'The Gunfight Behind the Jersey Lilly' in Corona.


We all know how Mr. Legendary Leather likes to sell his 'wares' at these Cowboy events (I honestly think the man believes he is a cowboy) and this was his first time showing off his new sign . . . and tent to boot.


Enter 'Little Miss Do-Gooder Amy' who was right down kindly enough to take these mighty fine photos of the Legendary Leather Clan.


Thanks to Mr. Jed Irons for lending the Little Miss Amy and her great photo abilities. The rest of her kindly photos have been passed on to family and friends near and far and are much appreciated!

Thanks to all you varmints who so generously supported Mr. Legendary Leather with your purchases of the finely crafted LL bovine hide!

Friday, November 11, 2011

HOLSTER PROJECT . . .


A mighty fine THANK YOU to all those Vets out there!


On a side note . . . what do this holster and Mr. Legendary Leather have in common? Well, Mr. Legendary Leather has kindly been asked to reproduce this finely crafted piece of bovine hide. Mr. Legendary Leather met Sinistral Kid at the 'The Gunfight Behind the Jersey Lilly' last month in Corona. Sinistral Kid, a kindly gent, requested a match for his holster so as to have a matching pair. We'll keep you posted on Mr. Legendary Leather's progress as he attempts yet another project unrelated to his "knife/sheath" comfort zone.


Blog Archive

COMMENT REGARDING MARBLES BLADE AND BLACK FLORAL CARVED SHEATH SET:

Kate from New Hampshire says, "I featured your Bowie Knife with Leather Sheath in a Treasury (Etsy) called "When Men Were Men." Fabulous item!

Marbles Blade and Black Floral Carved Sheath Set

COMMENT REGARDING COWBOY CARVED LEATHER SPUR STRAPS SET:

Anonymous from Mt. Pleasant says, "These straps are so beautiful! . . . these are truly beautiful . . .
Steph from the UK says, "These are stunners! Your work is beautiful."

Cowboy Carved Leather Spur Straps Set

Cowboy Carved Leather Spur Straps Set (boot and spurs not included)

COMMENT REGARDING COWGIRL LEATHER CUFF SET:

Cissy from Colorado says, "Very nice work!"

Cowgirl Leather Cuffs Set

A closer look at Cowgirl Leather Cuffs Set

SPECIAL REQUESTS AND PROJECTS . . .

Requirin' the creative , craftin' expertise that Mr. Legendary Leather is admired fer:

Thanks to the 'Michigan Kid' for the Special Request for a left handed replica holster to match an existing holster.

Much thanks to the 'Recruiter' for his Special Request to create a plain sheath for his large scimitar-shaped carving knife.

Special Request Surprise for WesternSpice

Elk Bone Handled Knife and Sheath Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush")

Special Project for WesternSpice. Make a new holster to match an old gun belt (not available for purchase)

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob to replace knife handle and create a matching sheath (SOLD)

Jeff Morgan Knife with Mr. Legendary Leather Sheath Set (Not available for purchase)

Special Request by Frontier Rose for a Replacement Plant/Pot Holder

Special Request by Mr. Hit Factor for a holster to hold a S&W K-frame 22 revolver.

Special Request by Tupelo Flash (SOLD)

Special Request by Sinistral Kid for a Replica Holster (SOLD)

Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Gunfight Behind the Jersey Lilly")

Special Request by the Missus: Carved Sheath for Paring Knife.

WesternSpice Design Adapted by Mr. Legendary Leather (Special Project)

Spur Strap Set Original Design by Mr. Legendary Leather: Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Trabuco Tilly

Special Project: Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Mr. Hot Tamale

Special Request by The Dakota Kid (SOLD)

Another Request by The Dakota Kid for Two Antler Handled Knives with Plain Sheaths. A Mighty Fine "Thanks" to The Dakota Kid!

Customer's Request for a 22 LR Cartridge Belt (SOLD)

A closer view of customer's request for a 22 LR Cartridge Belt (SOLD)

High Plains Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush" - boots and spurs not included)

A different view of High Plains Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush")

The "Wild Game Hunter" Special (Special Project): Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Mr. Wild Game Hunter

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob for sheath encasement to cover old sheath (SOLD)

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob to add belt insertion resulting in a lengthened belt (SOLD)

Request by Mountain Man Bob for a Fur Trade/Buffalo Hunt Reenactment Sheath (SOLD)

Buckskin Leather/Fabric Western Style Vest (Special Request by Mr. Top Brass in Arizona)

Monogrammed Holster for Small Semi-Automatic Pistol (Special Request by Mr. Top Brass in Arizona - pistol not included)

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