Oct 17, 2024

In this episode, we visit with Julie Baugher about how she got started in leather craft and how she became one of the most well known educators for chaps and leggins in the industry.  Along with teaching and mentoring many folks getting into the leather industry, she is also an accomplished saddle maker.  Julie attends...

Sep 6, 2024

Pedro Pedrini is a renowned saddle maker and a member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.  He is originally from France and in this episode we visit about his journey into becoming a master in the art of custom saddle making.

You can find out more about Pedro on his website at Pedrini Saddle Company or on social...

Jul 25, 2024

Scott Reed is a knife maker from Oklahoma who makes the "Cowboy Switchblade."  I found him through a friend that told me about his knives and I'm so glad I did.  Scott is a very interesting guy to visit with and I truly enjoyed interviewing him for this episode.  Along with his knife work, Scott also makes his...

Jun 28, 2024

We are visiting with Matt Wanner who is a saddle maker out of Utah.  Matt works for Burns Saddlery in Salina, UT.  He is a man of many hats with Burns.  He not only builds fantastic custom saddles for himself and Burns, but he also manages and trains many of the amazing craftsmen that work there creating pieces for the...

Jun 14, 2024

In this episode we visit with Shaun Woodsum who owns and operates Cross Winds Forge in Arizona.  After a long career as a farrier, Shaun made a change and put his blacksmith skills to work designing and making knives.  His main focus now is leather craft knives.  As a leather crafter himself, he is focused on creating...