Awl & Hide

Getting Started

Everything you need before the first cut. We start at the very beginning: what leathercraft really asks of a beginner, where to buy a starter hide without overpaying, and the short list of tools that earn their keep against the kits you can safely skip. From there it is the quiet habits that make the craft enjoyable rather than frustrating: work slowly, keep a sharp edge on your knife, and finish one small piece before chasing a harder one. No prior skill, workshop, or expensive bench assumed.