Antique tool dealer and collector Ted Dawson joins Leather Shop to talk vintage leatherworking tools, restoration, craftsmanship, and what more than 40 years of collecting has taught him about the tools craftspeople used generations ago.

Cowboy boots combine traditional shoemaking, custom fitting, and some of leathercraft's most demanding materials. Jake Houston of Houston Boot Company explains how bespoke boots are built, why lasts matter, and what separates handmade construction from factory production while sharing insights on exotic leathers and craftsmanship.

A used truck's saddle-leather interior pulled Grant Anderson into leatherwork. A discontinued hide pulled him into the supply business. He talks structured bag-making, his four-needle stitch, and the fast, slightly scary path from maker to founder of The Leather Reserve.

Alexis Saab returns to talk about building Back Home, moving from custom sneakers into small leather goods, and what shoemaking teaches about branding, tooling, precision, and long-term craft direction.

Mike of BulSae Leather joins Matt Roach to discuss Korean leathercraft traditions, balancing handwork with machines, design philosophy, community, and building a brand that endures. Listen to this in-depth conversation on The Leather Shop Podcast.

In this episode of The Leather Shop Podcast, host Matt Roach is joined by returning guest Shane from Bow the Maker for an in-depth conversation about one of the most confusing (and expensive) parts of leathercraft — choosing the right tools.

Will Hodges of Treve Cambridge shares his journey from paramedic to fine leather artisan. We dig into the challenges of working with exotic leathers, the tools that elevate craftsmanship, and why precision matters in every stitch.

KC of Mack Provisions joins us to talk glove making, Horween leather, and the craft of turning canvas and stitches into baseball heritage.

Discover Stevie's journey from medical trauma tech to leather artisan in the shotgun sports world. In this episode of Leather Shop, Matt and Stevie dive into the craft, tools, and mindset behind Hellbound and Back Leather's functional and artistic gear for trap shooters.