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Dave and Linda are two of my involuntary children that call me "Dad". To say that I am proud would be an understatement! My prayers are always with them.

Welcome, Chele, to these forums. Your input will be of value, I am certain------Sandy

Chuck, my son, bet you didn't know that gh1 was one of your adopted by me brothers, did you? I believe that I am collecting some of the finest talent in the business as my children. Your work has always made your old pappy PROUD---Sandy

Marshall, you forgot to blow the smoke out of the barrel--------------------Sandy

Terry, my friend, I know what it is like to be 70 years of age---I arrived at that point in my life 18 years ago. I have seen leather craft, crap, and artsy fartsy for more years than most have been alive. Rarely do I comment on anyones work unless I believe it to be outstanding in design...

You nailed that one!!

Chef, the Singer is a fine machine but it a little light weight for a sheath for holster work. It is primarily a patcher for the shoe cobbler. You will find it valuable for light inlays.--------------Sandy

Josh, it was a pleasure having you here, my friend. Strange as it may seem, teaching someone some of the nuances of leather work is a learning experience for me---for which I am grateful. It is like going to school on each other!!!! This session made you another of my "adopted"...

Dave and Terry, my friends, the pleasure of sharing our passion is more than enough reason for whatever I do---Sandy

Belt loop??

Terry, my friend, I like the outfit very much! Really enjoyed our conversation of a bit ago!!!----Sandy

Dave, my son, It is difficult to be speechless when you have something to say-----WOW---Dad

I never try to anticipate the type, or visualize sheath construction, until I have the knife in hand. Making custom sheaths is facinating in that so many knives require different approaches and seldom do I have duplicates in my shop. Pattern making can be as challenging as the construction of...

About 67 years ago, as a young aviation metalsmith in the Navy, I had occasion to make a few knives as I had all the equipment the government could provide. After a serious mishap and a long hospital stay in which leathercraft was a major therapy, I entertained the idea of making knives and...

I started leather craft as I was recuperating from injuries in a Naval Hospital in 1944. I have continued from that time until the present (over 65 years) with a passion I have had for no other endeavour. I have made thousands of knife sheaths, holsters, gunbelts and related articles. At no...

KT, I am sure that the leather that you received from John Cohea will be superlative---a situation that matches the character of the man. I also have a great admiration for that inspirational leather that you fashion. I have been involved in this fascinating industry for almost a lifetime (67...

I will never degress from the opinions expressed here----MY Friend-----your work speaks for itself---with enthusiasm!!!

Why is it that I am so proud to refer to you as my son? Lucky me! Snowed in for past week--sober as a judge----bored stiff----Dad

It is possible to stamp around a curved area but only if the radius is not tight. A folded area can not be successfully stamped to retain a crisp image. ----Sandy---

Your skill in crafting leather is quite obvious---Big Thumbs Up!!!!!!!