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Grey Leather Company

Leather bags and accessories handmade in Eugene, Oregon since 2014. Please contact me for custom projects.

01/17/2025

Please share! A personalized flask cover set from the end of 2024 for a 75th birthday! The carved, tooled, and painted images are all inside jokes or things that were linked to the recipient.

Get in touch if you’d like one for yourself or to gift in 2025! The options are pretty much endless. The 8 oz. stainless steel flask, funnel, and shot glasses are included. It’ll be a big hit!

01/13/2025

Sharing more holiday projects now that they’ve all been gifted! This was my first pair of custom HeyDude brand shoes and my first time working with watered down acrylic paints for more of a pastel type look. These were out of my usual comfort zone, but I learned a lot and they were a fun challenge. Most importantly - they were loved by the recipient!

I am looking forward to doing more in 2025. Let me know if you have ideas for a custom pair for yourself or to gift. We could do just about anything on them! School spirit, sports, animals, western style tooling, ranch brands, family etc.

01/03/2025

It’s a “Doggy Bag”. Get it? 🥁🤣

Made this for my Mama for Christmas! If I make another, I want to play with the pattern a bit, but she loved it and that’s all I care about.

I had *just* enough of this gorgeous turquoise Badalassi Carlo Pueblo to make a hand-stitched collar. I know I’m a wee bit biased, but I think it really makes the whole thing.

Happy New Year to all! Thank you for your support and patronage in 2024. I’m looking forward to whatever 2025 brings. Let me know if you’ve got a custom project in mind.

Keep an eye on this page and on Instagram () for products I’ve never done before. I’m excited and plan to post more regularly!

❤️ - Hannah

12/03/2024

Cyber Monday Sale:

Nearly every item in the Etsy shop is marked down at least 10% but some up to 25%. Etsy is also offering an extra $5 off through midnight tonight with code: CYBER24

Add to that - all orders over $25 ship FREE - so you're in for the biggest savings of the year.

Thank you to everyone for their support this year and for shopping small/handmade this holiday season. Jeff Bezos doesn't do a little happy dance when he makes a sale, but us small business owners do!

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

11/03/2024

Just a reminder that the Halloween Spooktacular Sale is still running through 12am this Wednesday!

Up to 25% off on some styles. Nearly everything in the shop is discounted!

Free shipping just adds to the savings, so don’t miss out. 👀

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

10/30/2024

It’s a Halloween Spooktacular Sale! 🎃👻🦇

Ranger the Cowardly Lion wanted to let everyone know that Grey Leather Co. is giving out major treats this week AND you don’t even need to leave the couch.

Items are marked down up to 25% off.

Some pieces are marked down nearly $50!

This sale will run today 10/29 through Tuesday 11/5.

Help me make room for new holiday inventory by getting yourself something sweet (and calorie free!) for a steal.

Plus FREE shipping on all orders!

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

08/30/2024

I can finally share the end result of my sneak peek post a while back. It’s a really cool (but bit of a long) story if you have any interest.

It’s not everyday you get to work with a piece of history. This big, beautiful Bowie knife is estimated to have been made around 1870 but could have been made as early as 1848. It came from a world renowned cutlery company in Sheffield, England started by a man named George Wostenholm. Among other styles, they were famous for making Bowie knives for men living on the American frontier.

This exact knife is showcased in what is largely considered to be one of the preeminent reference books on the subject, The Heritage of English Knives. It’s a very rare, large example of its kind.

A regular customer of mine reached out and asked if I’d perhaps be interested in taking on a “unique” project. He said this was not just a large knife, but more importantly extremely rare (and valuable - my first time handling and working with a knife that sold for 5 figures 😅). After dealing with him for awhile, I know that this man, who’s been in the knife dealing business for 30+ years and alive for 80+, doesn’t say “once in a lifetime knife” very often. This knife was already sold to one of his regular buyers, but didn’t have a sheath, which the customer felt it deserved (apparently they went back and forth on this point and the buyer had to convince my customer - I’m glad he won!).

After receiving the knife, I was put in touch with the new buyer. The only thing he knew he wanted was “some buckskin fringe - if possible”. He didn’t know much about leatherwork and offered to buy a buckskin fringe jacket for me to cut up if that was needed. I said we could do much better than that. 😁 He had no other ideas or requirements for the project. He actually hadn’t seen the knife in person yet, just the photo in the aforementioned book!

As soon as I had the knife in hand, I immediately had some ideas. I gave him a rough explanation of what I was thinking, but also said I wanted some of the final product to be a surprise. He said he liked what he was hearing, that he trusted me to do right by the knife and that I had artistic license to do whatever I wanted. That’s always fun to hear as a craftsperson, but also a nerve racking responsibility. This person is putting their trust (and their VERY expensive knife) in your hands. I came to find out he owns a few of my other custom sheaths by way of my original customer - the dealer - and specifically asked him to ask me if I would do this sheath because he enjoys my work that much. Pretty awesome!

The blade etching says “For Stags and Buffalos” and its large scale (20” overall length and the spine of the knife is a hair over 3/8” - an absolute beast!) shows this knife it’s meant to be an impressive piece and used on the most epic of hunts, by users who were equally as impressive.

I wanted this knife and sheath package to tell a story. I envisioned the original owner of this knife being a legendary Mountain Man. He made his living hunting and trapping while roaming the Rocky Mountains in the mid to late 1800’s. He would’ve made this sheath himself out of what was readily available to him. It would’ve served as a makeshift diary of his expeditions. He would’ve collected small trophies from his most memorable hunts and beads received in trade with the Native Americans who knew him.

After a lot of research on period techniques and materials, here are some of the details I added, all of which were new to me:
-Antique Buffalo tooth - (a nod to the “For Buffalos”)
-Antiqued, large antler burr button (a nod to the “For Stags” and to match the stag handle scales)
-Rattlesnake inlay on belt loop
-Badger claw stitched to bottom of belt loop
-Tin cones with hand tied horsehair tassels
-Carved bone beads (newer)
-Glass Padre beads
-Genuine, mostly period correct antique trade beads made from fired clay and Venetian glass
-Brass domed spots
-Individually hand cut buckskin fringe.

The tin cones and brass spots were brand new and way too shiny to look old and worn, so I had to force patina them by hand. You can see the before and after pictures in the album.

The body of the sheath also required materials and techniques I’ve never used before. The inside is made from my usual vegetable tanned (bovine) leather, but the outside is wet formed deer rawhide. It has to be worked quickly and constantly kept wet, otherwise it is extremely difficult to use. Once it was double whip stitched by hand all the way around, the rawhide dries rock hard. While dyeing the rawhide, I didn’t want it to be uniformly colored, otherwise it would’ve looked brand new. I think it turned out really nicely. I then went back and used some rough grit sandpaper to add some extra patina, wear spots, and texture in a few areas.

I think I hit my goal of making something that looks 150+ years old to match the knife and they compliment each other really well to complete the whole package. With everything being 100% done by hand, and all the new to me techniques/materials, I’d estimate I have about 20-25 hours into it. I could definitely cut it way down now that I’ve got one under my belt and I’m not terrified to screw something up to the point of needing to restart. 😂

I was thrilled to receive a call from the buyer who said it was better than he ever could have expected and far exceeded anything he was able to envision. He is a massive collector of all kinds of high end things and was kind enough to call my sheath “museum quality”. He said his wife originally couldn’t understand why he would spend 5 figures on “just a knife” when he told her about the rare find. But once they sat and opened the package together, as soon as she had the knife and sheath in her hands, she said she totally “got it” and they were both ecstatic to add it to their collection.

This project is squarely in the Top 3 of the coolest I’ve ever made, in my opinion. It really challenged me in a lot of ways. It was stressful trying to make it “perfectly imperfect” and recalibrate my brain, temporarily, from trying to make my usual work very clean, sleek, and fairly modern.

I’d like to do more of this style of “Mountain Man”, period correct, Native American inspired sheath work, so if you have a knife that fits the bill - gimme a shout!

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading!

Photo credit to George Filgate on the professional photos.

07/30/2024

“It ain’t easy being green.” - Kermit the Frog 🐸😎

I was really happy with how this sheath turned out for this beautiful Van Barnett art dagger. The Midnight Green ostrich leg matches so well with the dark green, subtly sparkly stone on the handle and the green Ritza tiger thread. I wanted to play off the plant motif on the guard and think it tied everything together nicely. I also hand skived the leather under the ostrich inlay to mimic the triangular shape created by the grind lines on the blade. That seems like a trademark detail on several of Van’s blades.

Thanks for looking. I’ll try to be better about posting recent projects. There have been some fun ones lately!

07/15/2024

This fun memory popped up today! I’d love to do more custom Chucks if anyone’s interested.

07/04/2024

Rattlesnakes, stags, and buffalo, Oh My! Not your average work day! 🐍🦬🦌🐎

I can’t share details yet, but stay tuned. It’s going to be a once in a lifetime project. 👀

06/22/2024

Summer Solstice Sale! Please share.

In honor of Summer officially kicking off yesterday, I've decided to have my first Etsy Sale of 2024. 20% off all orders of $100 or more and FREE SHIPPING on ANY order! No discount codes needed.

-Totes (Mini and Large)
-Crossbody Bags
-Wallets (Men's and Women's in various sizes)
-Passport Covers
-Clutches
-Stock up on Sleigh Bell Door Hangers for the holidays!

As always, free delivery available in Eugene/Springfield AND if you want to help me save on additional Etsy fees, reach out if there's something you want and I'll remove it from the shop. We can do cash/venmo/etc. instead of going through Etsy, but the 20% discount still applies for you!

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

Thanks for looking! 😎☀️🍹

04/11/2024

My dad Craig Morgan Handmade Knives and I will both be table holders at our annual OKCA show this weekend at the Lane County Fairgrounds.

Stop by and see us at tables M-1 and M-2. Check out the knives, sheaths, tools, a few leather goods, and more that we’ve been making. Lots of fun and interesting stuff to see all over the exhibitors hall.

Admission to non-club members is $6 per day Saturday and Sunday.

Hope to see you there!

02/08/2024

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one? Check out my Etsy shop! There are plenty of items, big or small, for everyone. Plus, these gifts last waaaaay longer than chocolates or flowers! 💐🍫

Pictured below are the:
- hand-stitched Camo bi-fold wallet
- Olive green mini cross body tote
-hand-stitched Whiskey brown ladies long wallet
-Matte Black 3 piece large tote

All designs are available in other colors and that unique Camo Italian leather is also available in a minimalist vertical wallet & a passport cover!

Free shipping on all orders over $50 and as always - Free delivery in the Eugene/Springfield area.

Reach out ASAP if there’s something you’d like and I’ll do my best to get it shipped out to you in time for 2/14.

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

12/22/2023

If you’re in the Eugene/Springfield area and needing some last minute gifts, check out my Etsy for all in stock inventory and message me first to quickly arrange in person payment/delivery! I can do that this evening, tomorrow, or on Christmas Eve morning if we can make arrangements ASAP.

It’s a win-win because you’re shopping small, supporting local AND saving yourself the hassle of traffic, parking, and check out lines.

Gifts fitting any budget starting around $50 and up. I have a bunch of hand stitched wallets (men’s, women’s, and unisex). As well as several totes, cross body bags, and a sling bag. All in a variety of colors.

Happy Holidays!

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12/06/2023

Product highlight: NEW Olive Green Camo leather from a high end tannery in the Tuscany region of Italy.

This would be a perfect gift for any veteran or outdoors-person on your shopping list!

In the Etsy shop right now, you can find 3 hand stitched pieces that highlight this leather :

1 - Minimalist Vertical Wallet with black interior
1 - Passport Wallet with black interior
1 - Traditional Bifold Wallet with dark brown interior

All of these items ship FREE!

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

12/05/2023

Inventory Update: The 4 Bell Nickel/Black Heirloom Sleigh Bell Door Hangers have now sold out for the year, BUT there are still varying quantities in every other size/color combination available!

Scoop some up (with free shipping) at www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

Thanks!

11/25/2023

It’s “Small Business Saturday”!

Thank you all so much for your continued support of my small business over the years! It really does mean so much to me and other small business owners/local artisans. Money spent with people like us doesn’t go towards a new mega yacht or a 5th home in some far away place. It stays in the community and helps us continue our dreams of doing what we love.

I have dozens of brand new, handmade items in my Etsy shop and am offering free shipping on all orders over $35.

Tons of different wallet styles, tote bags, cross body bags, small accessories, and home decor pieces make shopping for everyone on your list a whole lot easier!

www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

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We’ve got bells, bells, BELLS! They’re ready! This year’s batch of Heirloom Sleigh Bell Door Hangers are now available in the Etsy shop. 🎄🎅🏼🎁🛎️ All colors are available in both small (2 bells) and large (4 bells): -Brown/Brass -Black/Nickel -Black/Brass (New in 2022 and very popular) I started with 8 of each color/size so 48 hangers total. The most I’ve ever done to date! As I warn frequently- I only have time to do one batch of these per Fall and they sell out. I don’t say that to brag, but just to let you know you shouldn’t wait too long if you want to snag some this year! 1 repeat buyer in Southeast Texas ordered 4 more sets of them in the last 12 hours. https://www.etsy.com/listing/756581271/heirloom-sleigh-bell-door-hangerjingle?click_key=55afe3966a0c6e5a89cd454f01e0a040e4483bca%3A756581271&click_sum=a3318b31&ref=shop_home_feat_1&load_webview=1&bid=rznBevoJq53jTTupdgC12DbTAIbD

Hopefully FB doesn’t mess with the quality of this clip too much, but here’s another look at that last sheath I posted. This hefty hunting knife was sent to me by a new customer in Oklahoma and he gave me pretty much full artistic license after he picked the color scheme and said he’d like some kind of stamping. Saddle tan dye and hand stitched with cream, flat, waxed Tiger Thread. Thanks for the feedback on this one. I’m already wanting to do this pattern again soon on a holster or sheath.

Etsy Shop is Finally Restocked!

The Etsy shop is now officially reopened, restocked and ready for holiday shoppers! Today would’ve been the first night of the Holiday Show at Along Came Trudy, but Covid had other plans. Now you can browse 50 listings from the comfort and safety of your home. www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo Most items are one of a kind, so act quickly if you see something you love! New designs include: *Bi-fold wallets *Tri-fold wallets (people ask every year for these two and I finally came up with some!) *A new Concealed Carry Cross Body (zippered opening) *Headphone Keychains There are also plenty of the best selling favorites from recent years: *Alligator Tote *Sleigh Bell Door Hangers *Keychains *Wristlets *Tote Bags *Cross Body Bags *Valet Trays and more! Happy shopping and thank you for supporting small businesses during this incredibly difficult time! Please let me know if you have any questions. Free, contactless delivery in a Eugene/Springfield!

It’s beginning to *sound* a lot like Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼 🔔 The bell door hangers are best sellers every winter and will be restocked in small quantities when the Etsy shop reopens this weekend! Available in small (2 bells) or large (4 bells) both in brown/brass and black/nickel.

Plugging away on the strap for a weekender bag. I love this sound! Have I said lately how thankful I am for this machine? 😅 I’m working hard to get bags restocked. Keep your eyes peeled. I think I see a sale coming...👀🧐

I got a new tool from Leatherstampmaker.com and I’m addicted! I needed a better way to mark leathers that were too soft for embossing and this new branding iron is fantastic! I only wish I’d gotten one sooner. I’ll post a photo of the end result in the comments. After a quick brushing with a horsehair brush it’s a perfect logo every time! www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

For sale- 🖤🖤🖤 I just put the finishing touches on this all black, hand stitched vertical wallet. The exterior is Horween Chromexcel HBS and the interior is Sepici veg tan. $45 plus $5 shipping. Comment below to claim (or send me a DM) and I’ll send you an invoice. This would make a great gift that the recipient will love for years to come. You can see more of my work at: www.etsy.com/shop/GreyLeatherCo

Still waiting for the rain to stop long enough to get some good photos of the new bags (😫), so I spent some time working on a sample for a valet tray! Made from a piece of beautiful, untreated Sepici vegetable tanned leather. This leather will darken and patina wonderfully with use and exposure to sunlight. Measures roughly 6.5”x 8.75” when snapped together. Made with snaps instead of rivets so you can pack it flat in your luggage and travel in style. 😎 What do you think? Could you see yourself using something like this?

It’s #BWW- Bobbin Winding Wednesday. If that’s not already a thing, I just made it one. Although people might confuse it for the place that sells chicken wings. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Anyway, back to business- I’m getting ready to stitch the main parts of a new bag design together! It’s always the most nerve wracking part, so keep your fingers crossed. If all goes well I should be unveiling these bags at the end of the week. I have no hesitation in saying they are the nicest bags I’VE EVER MADE. 🤩 They wouldn’t have happened without the new skiving machine I posted about last month. Stay tuned!