Griffin leAtHErcrAFt

Just a knife and two needles.

I make everything by hand using traditional methods.

First, I start with a hide. I cut the leather with a round knife. Then, I carve my original artwork into the leather with a swivel knife. I bevel and tool by hand, tap-tapping my mallet until the design is complete. Next, I dye and finish the leather. Then I saddle stitch by hand, one knot at a time. Unlike machine-sewn leather items, my stitching will not unravel.

Why do I do all this? Leather isn’t meant to be used and thrown away. I create pieces you’ll use the rest of your life.