A Bit of Wisdom: Metalsmith John David Israel

For more than 50 years, John David Israel has created some of the most sought after horse bits and spurs. John David shares with us how his start as a horseman led to a life long passion of making bits that the everyday cowboy will use again and again.

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John was my grandfathers friend. I have a pair of custom spurs he made for my grandfather probably close to 60 years ago and they’re still as beautiful as I’m sure they were when he first got them. Couldn’t believe when I saw this video of him!

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I love my John bits & bridles. I enjoyed this video and seeing JD again. Yep, all the way from Connecticut his reputation and integrity is admirable.

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Sir, may you film everything you do so as an apprentice can learn.