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One 8 Inc. DBA
Mountain Man Leather Works
P.O. Box 2075
Forks, WA. 98331
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Phone: 360-374-7500

 

 

 

About My Products


When I design and construct something, my motto has always been: Take the time to make it as though I was vestmaking it for myself.

Standard commercial leather products, although sometimes made of very good leather, most often don’t last a long time because they are stitched with thread not much stronger than clothing thread. You will see that all [everything I sew] is stitched on a saddle machine using T400 & T346 Dacron saddle thread. The fact is, the strongest
man would cut his hands trying to break it!

leather holsterBecause - for some unknown reason – leather factories only sell thin skinny lace., I hand-cut almost all my lace in a variety of widths. Depending on the artistic design of what I am crafting, I use lacing styles such as simple buck lacing and simple crisscross [the only two styles that old mountain men used because that’s all they knew]. These can look beautiful;, however, I use the more difficult styles – such as double buck lacing – to accent collars on vests, coats,etc., and the elegant double and triple cordovans or top plait  braid on many items from vests to gun holsters, knife sheathes, purses, wallets – whatever  requires a unique lacing style.

Something you should know about all real leather products is that being a skin, it needs oil. I recommend using liquid mink or neatsfoot oil.

deerskin purseNote that all my leather items have been oiled when you receive them. What I make can last you a lifetime if it is oiled every few years.

Last of all, let me say that buying ten pieces of junk will not equal or out-last buying one item of quality, made right! My products are true high-quality leather, and my prices reflect the time I spent making each handmade one right, so most will last you a lifetime. Seeing the real thing is better than photos, so when you receive your order, I believe you will be happy.

All Orders will be shipped out ASAP – I will give you a call and  let you know when you can expect to receive it.

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