Leather Crafter in MoCo?

[JBinDC]

Hey All,

Anyone know a reputable leather crafter in MoCo? Willing to go to Howard or Fredneck if I must, but if there's a chance to get something done more local, that'd be preferable... Lookin to get some holsters and sheaths made.

Thanks in advance! --JB

 

[madchestermonkey]

I don't know of one locally but I have used one in north Carolina, he made a belt and holster for my fathers revolver. I'm out of town but would be happy to get you his contact when I get back to my desk on tuesday.

 

[Mooseman]

Travel to Amish country. They still work with leathers on a daily basis. They do really nice work.

 

[JBinDC]

I don't know of one locally but I have used one in north Carolina, he made a belt and holster for my fathers revolver. I'm out of town but would be happy to get you his contact when I get back to my desk on tuesday.

I actually would appreciate that... I go to Raleigh about once a quarter to see my In-Laws, so if its on the way (or not if the price is right). Thinkin about it, is it Rick Lowe by chance? Heard about some stuff he did for Mosins through Brass Stacker, based I think in NC.

 

[JBinDC]

Travel to Amish country. They still work with leathers on a daily basis. They do really nice work.

Great idea! There's actually a Dutch Amish Market in North MoCo in Germantown. Good eats there to boot, but I know they do some craft work from time to time. Good lookin out!

 

[madchestermonkey]

I actually would appreciate that... I go to Raleigh about once a quarter to see my In-Laws, so if its on the way (or not if the price is right). Thinkin about it, is it Rick Lowe by chance? Heard about some stuff he did for Mosins through Brass Stacker, based I think in NC.

No problem, his name is Jim Harrison, I think the company name is harrison leatherworks but not 100% on that. Will post it once get back home no worries.

 

[JBinDC]

Actually scratch that - no leather worker at the Germantown Lancaster Amish Market. Maybe I'll try lookin in Lancaster then next time I take the kids to Dutch Wonderland...

Anyway, still searchin for somewhere relatively local to MoCo if anyone knows of a leather shop that'll do holsters or knife sheaths. Zippy luck trying cobblers too...

 

[Mooseman]

When you hit Amish country, look for the harness shop. Those are the leather workers. Lenny's Leather in Cumberland does holsters as well.

 

[Shamr0ck]

I actually would appreciate that... I go to Raleigh about once a quarter to see my In-Laws, so if its on the way (or not if the price is right). Thinkin about it, is it Rick Lowe by chance? Heard about some stuff he did for Mosins through Brass Stacker, based I think in NC.

I have several Rick Lowe sheaths and just mailed h 3 more knives. He is a champ of a guy, very prompt and reasonably priced

 

[JBinDC]

I have several Rick Lowe sheaths and just mailed h 3 more knives. He is a champ of a guy, very prompt and reasonably priced

Cool - what's his turnaround time?

 

[aquashooter]

There are a couple of tack leather shops in Laurel due to the proximitry of the horse racing. Try them.

 

[Shamr0ck]

Cool - what's his turnaround time?

I think the longest turn around time was about a week I generally call him to see what his schedule looks like as I don't want to send him a knife and have it be. Behind a large ammo box order. Many time, don't have to send him m knife as he already has a pattern.

I like chatting with him though as he wants to know what I want in the sheath (color, style, tooling, embellishments, etc)

I now carry most of my knives in a cross draw sheath - never would hAve thought of this, but after speaking with Rick, it was his suggestion and I like it.

I'm traveling and will post pictures of his work upon my return home.



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Shamr0ck

 

[madchestermonkey]

Sorry I took so long JB here is his website

http://harrisonleather.com/

His work is really incredible and if there is something you want him to do just give hime a call. Hie turnaround time is probably 3 or 4 weeks but he's a great guy to work with and very talented. I had a few requests for my order he obliged every step of the way and had great input if you a little stuck with any details.

 

[JBinDC]

No prob! Appreciate ya remembering! Thanks - will check it out.