Sometimes simple is best. This cowhide pouch is built sturdy and straightforward. The body is made from solid cowhide, lined with goat, and trimmed in matching goat for a clean, sewn with linen thread. It’s a practical piece made for everyday use. The strap is cut from thicker cowhide for strength and durability, and it features a hand-forged buckle that adds both character and reliability. Inside, there’s a small pocket for keeping the little essentials Read More …
Small day bag made from bark-tanned deer hide and heavy ticking. It features a hand-forged buckle, an adjustable cowhide strap, and a heart appliqué weighted with lead shot to help keep the flap securely closed. SOLD
My wife and I went to the 2025 Kalamazoo Living History Show with Larry Callahan this year. We didn’t take near enough pictures because we were too busy living our best life when at this event. With that in mind here are a few pictures that we did take when there.
This bark tan pouch features a hanging pocket on the inside. My wife wove the strap and I added leather ends and added a forged buckle for adjustments. This is also my personal hunting pouch. Andy Ordelhiede made the 60 grain powder measure out of copper. Harris Maupin made the cow horn to hold my powder. Not For Sale
Small bark tan panel pouch with folded welts and rolled edges around bag and flap. Flap features pinked cutouts and a decorative stitching on hinged part of flap attachment. Cowhide strap with forged buckle with adjustments. Pouch also has a decent size pocket inside. SOLD
Small Heart Shaped bark tan deer hide pouch. Pouch is fully welted with a small pocket inside. Cowhide strap with a forged buckle with keeper and adjustments. Pouch also has a few repairs. Sewn at 8-10 stitches per inch. Front part of pouch is lined with canvas and back is lined with calfskin. SOLD
This bark tan deer hide bag features a folded welt down the middle of the flap as well as the center of the bag itself. This bag also has a rolled edge around the complete bag with hidden stitches on the front. Hand forged buckle compliments the hand woven strap my wife made for me. The bag also features a pocket inside. Lined with blue and white pillow ticking this is a great bag that Read More …
This bag is made out of cowhide, goat hide and beaver tail. Strap is 6-7 oz cowhide with an oval hand forged buckle with several place for adjustment. The flap has small scallops around it and is lined with cowhide. There is a small pocket on the inside and a decent sized gusset for extra room on the bottom of pouch. 9-10 stitches per inch on the flap. SOLD
Old Mines, Missouri is a small little town situated kinda in the east-central part of Missouri. They also have a nice Black powder shoot there too. Here are some pictures that were from this event in February of 2024. Pictures were taken by my brother Earl.
This year was at a new location. It was across the street from the old location. Very nice accommodations and staff. Weather was another issue. The lowest temperature I saw was -13F air temperature with -39F windchill. Snow was all around and snow drifts caused parts of I-80 interstate to shut down. I was surprised at how many vendors and the public did show up for this show. Looking forward to next year’s convention! Below Read More …