Holster group build

[Rico801]

I think I'd like to get one of these, but I'm not sure what all the different leather choices are. If the elephant is the smooth one on the right, which is the one on the left? Is that the shark? Are these both softer than cowhide?

 

[brighterisbetter]

I think I'd like to get one of these, but I'm not sure what all the different leather choices are. If the elephant is the smooth one on the right, which is the one on the left? Is that the shark? Are these both softer than cowhide?

Yes, the one on the left is shark, I love mine. I can't attest to cowhide softness though.

 

[Steve L]

I think I'd like to get one of these, but I'm not sure what all the different leather choices are. If the elephant is the smooth one on the right, which is the one on the left? Is that the shark? Are these both softer than cowhide?

Pictures of the different Holesters are located here.
Edit: Scroll down and click on the thumbnails for larger pictures.

 

[Rico801]

Thanks for the quick responses. I didn't scroll down far enough on my first visit to the website. I see now that he has the different styles labeled at the bottom.

 

[m-thew]

Some hide info:
Steve is correct, shark and elephant are the toughest overall but stingray is a contender in a different way.

The rating system is totally unscientific but is to give you an idea of how scratch proof the hide is. Let's say a cowhide work boot is a 5 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the toughest.

Shark is darned near indestructible. (about a 7 on our toughness scale) Very durable, scratch resistant and IF it gets sctatched, it wears it well. When shark is tanned properly, softer is stronger.

Elephant is Tough!! Soft and pliable, but soft like a well worn pair of boots rather than a flannel blanket. (rating 7.5) It'll take a beating and is hard to scuff. The surface of the hide is made of tiny bumps that resemble taste buds and act like little bumpers.

Stingray is even tougher (9.5 on our tough scale) but will scratch on the surface revealing a white "scar" if you REALLY try; like with a sander or rubbing on concrete. So let's call it an 7 for our scratch rating overall.
Stingray will literally last for hundreds of years. Each little bump is cartiledge and very tough, in fact it is hard to sand through the thin hide with a dremel tool.

 

[brighterisbetter]

Thanks Matt for clarifying that, I think stingray is the way I'd like to go then, unless there isn't enough demand for it. If you get time, would you PM me with a cost for the stingray should you decide to do it? I don't want to go into this thinking I can afford it, then I get a Paypal request for a surprisingly tidy sum, even though your work is definitely worth it.

 

[m-thew]

Stingray will be about the same price as the elephant. Black stingray, that is. Other colors, lots of colors are available but pricing may be a bit more.

 

[m-thew]

I've opened the order page here:

http://artofthehide.com/HolesterGroupOrder.html

When ordering please specify which light you are outfitting in the comments section of the order page.

I'll offer this build until Sunday the 5th.

Yes, the chocolate Crocodile is gorgeous Hershey's bar brown!

Please e-mail questions to [email protected]

Thanks,
Matt

 

[lennart]

Matt,

I've read some questions about a belt loop instead of a clip. Is this a possibility?

Lennart

 

[m-thew]

You bet, I can do belt loops on any of these Holesters but they are $15 additional. What??, more $$ for no clip? Actually the loops are wet molded to shape and then dried with the light in place to keep the fit secure and they just take longer to fashion.

 

[lennart]

You bet, I can do belt loops on any of these Holesters but they are $15 additional. What??, more $$ for no clip? Actually the loops are wet molded to shape and then dried with the light in place to keep the fit secure and they just take longer to fashion.

Less is more..... :laughing:

Lennart

 

[lennart]

I went all out for my LS27 and got her a croc with flap, silver snap and belt loop....:kiss:

That's my cash spent so my Ti PD-S will have to go naked for the moment :mecry:

Lennart

 

[precisionworks]

croc with flap, silver snap and belt loop....:kiss:

What I'd term the best of the best:twothumbs

Of course, the matching croc belt & matching croc loafers are now required - those will make the PD-S look like a bargain:huh:

 

[precisionworks]

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[flymatt]

Just placed an order for a chocolate brown holster (no hole) in anticipation of receiving a Ti PD-S.:twothumbs

 

[wsmd]

I'd like one for an LS20, shark, open top, and black.

(edited 10/04/08 to add: email confirmation received from Matt the same day)

 

[GeorgeMaggos]

Hey Matt,

& for a Black, open top, Elephant hide Holester (with the hole in the bottom ) and a silver sping clip on the back, for my McGizmo Ti-PD-S

I completed the order process on your web-site as well :thumbsup:​

:thanks:

~George

 

[brighterisbetter]

Transaction ID: 1E933594ND793062T

for LS27 brown shark w/ flap

:rock:

 

[m-thew]

Thanks folks. This build is coming together nicely!
Pleae check your order info on the recap chart on the site here:
http://artofthehide.com/HolesterGroupOrder.html

There is a photo of the choc croc further down on the web page.

 

[MorpheusT1]

Dang,

Am i to late?


If not put me down for.

1x Mclux III-PD Open Croc(Black)
1x Mclux III-PD Open Stingray(Black)
1x Mclux III-PD Open Shark (Black)
1x Mclux III-PD Open elephant(Black)


PM to follow.

Benny