How a hand-sewn alligator strap is made

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This video, just completed by Charlie at Equus Leather, is a wonderfully expressive demonstration of leatherwork. 

I particularly like the sound detail - that sinewy scrape of knife cutting through alligator skin.

Watch the full 10 minutes and then tell me you don't want to invest in some hand-sewn leather piece or other.

You can see Charlie's earlier video, showing the making of a wallet, here.

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