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An experiment with a few belt straps and about $15 in tools has evolved into
a business that, itself, is ever evolving.
From that small beginning has
sprung a shop full of tools and professional machinery unforeseen at the
start,
as well as racks full of upwards of 5000 square feet of leather
at any given time.
Getting laid-off from the astrospace
industry was my knock of opportunity to make leather craft my career. So,
here I am, thanks to the support of many fine people and, in particular,
my family.
Over the years a great many folks have
become loyal friends and patrons of Jekyl the Hidesmith
and I
hope I can welcome you as the next.
I will consider your custom work requests.
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Photo by Drew Gilchrist
Our Mission --
My philosophy is a simple one --
Every piece I make, each and every item, represents me as craftsman.
One single item from my shop could well be the only chance I have to
represent myself to dozens of potential new customers, so perfection, in
all cases is my goal. My name and reputation are part of every
piece I make, from a simple mug leash to an elaborate custom cloak.
"Good enough" is a phrase I despise.
What I make isn't especially fancy or flashy --
What you will find is basic, solid gear crafted with careful detail; you
will not find greater attention to producing clean, finished work.
If a piece fails to meet what I consider professional standards, you
will never see it.
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Jekyl and Lady Kathryn, else wise known as
Thom and
KayDee Brasch, have been together
since 1998. They met at the
karate school where Thom was working and who can deny the compelling
allure of flying feet and bludgeoning fists? KayDee worked across the street,
and, having grown tired of waiting for him to act, clubbed Thom over the
head and dragged him off -- the rest is history, you might say.
Kathryn is who you will likely first meet at a show --
Jekyl is generally kept in a box, hunched over an anvil or working on
straps, away from human contact --
it's best that way.
Pay no mind to Jekyl's ever-scowling countenance;
once you get to know
him you find his unpleasant demeanor is only because he's genuinely surly, but
mostly harmless.
Kathryn keeps him pacified with brownies and
Belgian beers.
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