Damascus viking-hiking bag

hellize · Sep 2, 2015

Good day guys and gals,

Here's something out of the ordinary, at least from me. It is a hiking, traveling, "vikinging" bag.
I usually ain't into leatherworking stuff, but this time I couldn't resist the urge.
It is 30 cm long, the diameter is 17 cm and the belt is 150 cm stretched to the fullest. It has damascus and forged iron accessories. It turned out to be a really sturdy little thing, since I used 4 mm thick leather everywhere.

Hope you like it.

BP_ · Sep 2, 2015

that thing is sweet! it would be a perfect front fork bag on a motorcycle

Chris Larrikin · Sep 2, 2015

Bloody awesome work. Deserves compliments on two forums

hellize · Sep 2, 2015

bloody_pawprint said:
that thing is sweet! it would be a perfect front fork bag on a motorcycle

Thank you! Well, I had to admit, that one of my pals has a similar one, only smaller on his MZ/Etz for a tool bag. That gave me the idea Seems that I am busted.

hellize · Sep 2, 2015

Chris Larrikin said:
Bloody awesome work. Deserves compliments on two forums

Thank you, good Sir!

BP_ · Sep 2, 2015

hellize said:
Thank you! Well, I had to admit, that one of my pals has a similar one, only smaller on his MZ/Etz for a tool bag. That gave me the idea Seems that I am busted.

I like the size of yours. a lot of times, when you buy a fork bag, it's either quite a bit larger than necessary (personal preference), or way too small to fit anything relevant. I like the nice midrange size. title and insurance, flashlight, a few essential tools, and a small space to cram in anything extra I may or may not need. thumbs up on this one for sure!

hellize · Sep 2, 2015

bloody_pawprint said:
I like the size of yours. a lot of times, when you buy a fork bag, it's either quite a bit larger than necessary (personal preference), or way too small to fit anything relevant. I like the nice midrange size. title and insurance, flashlight, a few essential tools, and a small space to cram in anything extra I may or may not need. thumbs up on this one for sure!

Yeah, I know what you mean!

I also hate to drag around a backpack, especially on longer trips and I don't like tankbags eighter.
With what are you cruising, if I may ask?

BP_ · Sep 2, 2015

hellize said:
Yeah, I know what you mean! I also hate to drag around a backpack, especially on longer trips and I don't like tankbags eighter.
With what are you cruising, if I may ask?

agreed. I don't do backpacks, and usually I have the lady on the back so that wouldn't work out well for her haha! I used to ride stripped, loud, and mean. since then I've "slowed down" so to speak, and got myself something I can ride a few miles and with plenty of space.

hellize · Sep 2, 2015

bloody_pawprint said:
agreed. I don't do backpacks, and usually I have the lady on the back so that wouldn't work out well for her haha! I used to ride stripped, loud, and mean. since then I've "slowed down" so to speak, and got myself something I can ride a few miles and with plenty of space.

WOW! Nice ride you got there! So shiny

I am currently tinkering on this old lady.

BP_ · Sep 2, 2015

hellize said:
WOW! Nice ride you got there! So shiny
I am currently tinkering on this old lady.

nice! my next one is going to be an old stripped down project like that. gotta have a fun little bar hopper to tool around town on!