A Question for The Leather Workers

[afishhunter]

Is the proper title of those who work with leather "Leatherwright" or "Leather Smith"?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Horsewright]

Either way. Wright of course means maker of but it's not really in common usage anymore. How many know I'm a maker of horses? Pretty well known horse trainer years ago. I think more folks would use and say smith over wright. Just more common today and maybe in US English. I don't use either. Folks ask me what I do I say I'm a leather craftsman.

 

[afishhunter]

Either way. Wright of course means maker of but it's not really in common usage anymore. How many know I'm a maker of horses? Pretty well known horse trainer years ago. I think more folks would use and say smith over wright. Just more common today and maybe in US English. I don't use either. Folks ask me what I do I say I'm a leather craftsman.

Thank you, Dave.
I knew you make beef, but did not know you make horses, too.

 

[sheathmaker]

Dave's answer is good enough for me. Leather Craftsman is the ticket.

Paul

 

[Horsewright]

Oh heck yeah. I was the last stop before Alpo for a lot of horses. I didn't get the cupcakes. Wrote the book on it so to speak.

Little ol paperback that sold for $18 back in the day at my clinics. I've seen it used for $200 now on Amazon. afishhunter

 

[Ebbtide]

I'd go with leather worker...
Old school, my dad considered himself a wood worker... not just a carpenter or cabinet maker... he worked with wood.
But as long as they don't call us late to dinner....

 

[Didgeridude]

I know this is a little late but this is some good info for someone wanting to market working with leather, and a fun fact. I would stay away from "leather smith" (unless you tool a lot) as the "smith" modifier is derived from the old Germanic schmied or smite meaning "to hit." So if you don't spend much time hitting your leather, it might not do as a title . But that is just my 2 cents.