Leather Mark VII

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:02 pm

Has anyone had one done in Leather?
Its a tempting thought for something truely custom...

Perhaps a little bit wider, and inside a little differnt (missing a divider)

I love my original MkVII but use my MkVI more as it is much thicker material.
I love the size of it, its great for going around London and to work, it just small enough for most days, whereas my maxpedition fatboy has the capacity I need sometime but not all the time...

Indywanabe91 · Post by **Indywanabe91** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:05 pm

I have always wondered the same thing but I really dont think they have but it will be a surprise to see if they do! maybe a similar looking messenger bag?

swcrazyfan · Post by **swcrazyfan** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:11 pm

At least one person said that they had made a MKVII leather bag before. They said they would post pics, but I don't thin they ever did.

Bemo · Post by **Bemo** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:07 pm

How about Magnoli? I'm sure he could do a great one in leather. I'd be willing to be a test subject.

Peace.

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:15 pm

I have someoneo in mind, the guys who did my gun belt and bag strap..
Just posing the question, and gather thoughts.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:42 pm

Just a thought, but depending on what kind of leather you use, it might end up looking exceedingly effeminate...

IndyWannaBee · Post by **IndyWannaBee** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:16 pm

I may attempt this once I receive my WPG item!

I have the leather all I need is the pattern!

It would make a great MacAir bag!

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:44 pm

swcrazyfan wrote:At least one person said that they had made a MKVII leather bag before. They said they would post pics, but I don't thin they ever did.

I think you mean me and the one I had done was only based on the mk, then modified to the customers specs so it really didn't look like a mk in the end. Once I get my hands on some new brown oiled utility hide I'm going to make another one that will be a more exact replica of the mk. but with school and all it more than likely won't be until summer time that I make it.

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:43 am

at 6'2 220lbs and ex service, not too many call me effeminate...

Theleather will be more of a saddle/distressed style.or perhaps like the Russian map cases which are popular

Harry Jones · Post by **Harry Jones** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:13 pm

Here is my rather loose interpretation of a Mk V (I think---the type with the pocket on the back) in leather. Obvious differences include Lift-the-Dot fasteners similar to US military gear of that era, and a different interior, set up for my intended use. Dimensions are very similar to the issue bags. Different strap adjustment, using a saddle button rather than a buckle. This is my first post, so I hope I linked to the pictures properly.

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gobo · Post by **gobo** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:39 pm

That's a wonderful bag, Harry. Welcome to COW!

eaglecrow · Post by **eaglecrow** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:10 pm

You made a very nice piece here. I was thinking of making one out of veg. cow aswell but I decided to stay with canvas.
I especcialy like the fact that you used a sam browne button on the strap.
From what I can tell on the pictures this bag might last forever (especcialy the strap attachment)

both thumbs up!

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:49 pm

Harry,
That is surprisingly cool. I thought somehow being all leather would make it scream 'purse' but that thing appear very military and tough. Nice job!

Harry Jones · Post by **Harry Jones** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:03 pm

Thanks for the comments. Yes, the strap attachment should be fine. In 30 years I have never had a copper rivet fail. The leather will have to rot away first. I used veg. tanned cowhide for a bit more rigidity, and the doubled back and bottom contribute to this. A little more protection for iPod, camera and such. It replaced a heavy canvas army butt pack bag that I've used as a shoulder bag for many years.

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:18 pm

Very cool looking bag Harry! It really makes me want to make one out of some of the tooling leather I have around here, hmmm spring break is coming up maybe I'll make it then.

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:54 pm

well I just wrapped up my term at school and have roughly a week and a half before I'm back to the books, so today I pulled out some of the leather I had extra and started to work on a leather MK VII. I got all of the pieces cut today, It will more than likely take a good deal of tomorrow to stitch it since I'll have to stitch by hand, might take 2 days so I don't kill my hands. I'll take some pics during construction so you guys can see how I put it together.

I've also got to make a couple of braided kangaroo slip leaches before classes start again.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:16 pm

Welcome on board Harry

That is a really really wonderful bag you have there, I envy you

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:11 pm

Thanks for the pics it gives me some ideas, to play with...

Harry Jones · Post by **Harry Jones** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:58 am

Thanks again for the comments. I can empathize about the hand stitching, It's all I am able to do and my hand do get sore. I don't do enough leather work to keep my hands tough!

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:05 pm

yeah i'm doing the smart thing and pre punching all of the stitch holes. but kinda required considering i'm using 4-5 oz leather

Harry Jones · Post by **Harry Jones** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:40 pm

Yea, punching the stitching holes goes without saying unless you are using 1 to 2 oz leather. Pulling thread through pre punched holes is still a chore and puts wear and tear on my hands. But the results are worth the effort (at least most of the time!). Good luck with your bag. Post some pictures when you can. I'm always looking for inspiration and ideas.

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:44 pm

well you have already given me inspiration at to how to connect the strap rings,

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