You are a true leather artist. Some of those straps look fantastic on the z-blue Milgauss. The last one isn't my cup of tea, but I'm sure the guy who ordered it will be super impressed with the obvious quality.
Thanks for the Sub, and for contacting me! I get all of my alligator skins from American Tanning & Leather, LLC (AMTAN.com). The finish I now strictly use is somewhat between Glossy and Matte. They call it their Millennium finish. It’s more expensive for me to buy than the other two because it requires further processing steps. I honestly don’t stock Matte simply because I don’t really ever get requests for it. A grade 1 or 1/2 alligator hide, which is what I always order from them, can run up to about $700 to $900 in Black Matte Millennium. It’s a matter of demand. The Millennium is super sweet. It’s water resistant, robust, and very pliable. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! MK
Glad you’re back, you’ve been missed.
Thank You Gunther! MK
Great video. The Milgauss is a perfect watch for your bands.
Thanks Dave! MK
and its realy good to see you back
Thanks John! MK
Woo your back MK great to see it! Your good friend across the pond Callum!!
Thank you Callum! Good to hear from you!!! Merry Christmas, MK
Welcome back. Excellent as usual!
Thanks Mark! MK
Merry Christmas Michael! Glad to see you’re back making shows again
Thanks Pat! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you!!! MK
One of my favorite channels, right here...! Beautiful Mike... 5 STARS PLUS... Merry Christmas to you and yours buddy... Greg
Thanks Greg, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! MK
Great video, and as always, beautiful work!
Thanks Aaron! MK
Glad I found your channel, I plan on starting my strap making journey soon! I've studied your work & hope to share my work with you one day.
That’s awesome! I’ve had a few others who’ve done the same. Thanks, and I truly can’t wait to see what you come up with… MK
Good show Michael!! Handmade is soooooo much better than the best machine made strap, no comparison. Yours are the best!!!
Thanks Bob! Always looking forward to making you some more straps… MK
Beautiful work as always. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2023!
Thanks and Merry Christmas Peter! MK
Thanks Michael. Happy holidays everyone
Thanks Daverooni! Merry Christmas!!! MK
Good vid Mike, your production quality has greatly improved. Perhaps someday I'll own a watch worthy of one of your straps.
Thanks James and Merry Christmas! MK
Quality
Thanks Chris! MK
You are a true leather artist. Some of those straps look fantastic on the z-blue Milgauss. The last one isn't my cup of tea, but I'm sure the guy who ordered it will be super impressed with the obvious quality.
Thanks Jim! MK
Hi Michael 🤝, super 💪💯🔥
Thanks! MK
What skiving knife are you using?
It by: chartermade.com/collections/chartermade-skiving-knives/products/original-skiving-knif
Glad I found your channel subed, can you do a black matte or satin finish alligator strap?
Thanks for the Sub, and for contacting me! I get all of my alligator skins from American Tanning & Leather, LLC (AMTAN.com). The finish I now strictly use is somewhat between Glossy and Matte. They call it their Millennium finish. It’s more expensive for me to buy than the other two because it requires further processing steps. I honestly don’t stock Matte simply because I don’t really ever get requests for it. A grade 1 or 1/2 alligator hide, which is what I always order from them, can run up to about $700 to $900 in Black Matte Millennium. It’s a matter of demand. The Millennium is super sweet. It’s water resistant, robust, and very pliable. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! MK
@@StrapaWatch Thank You!