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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>RicB said: "<FONT face="Times New =
Roman" size=3>I'm
looking for a line on some of that old style of hammer covering =
<BR>used
often on squares prior to the late 1800's. Its a very light =
<BR>colored,
sometimes even whitish, soft suedish leather like stuff... tho <BR>I am =
not
exactly sure thats what it is.<BR><BR>If anyone knows where I can order =
this,
preferably in Europe but all <BR>contacts are welcome, please let me
know."<BR><BR>Cheers<BR>RicB</FONT><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ric,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've been told that it is/was European =
Doe Skin,
(as opposed to Buck Skin). The color and texture was due to age old =
tanning
process. (this process involves Urine, etc., much the same as the =
process used
by the Eskimoes.) Possibly a google search will uncover some. I have a =
friend
who makes custom knives and is involved in "mountain man" type =
functions. He has
made several knife sheaths with a "buckskin" very similar to what we =
wish our
Buckskin was like! It is usually made in very small quantities, by =
"purest"
types. They have many newsletters, but, of late, are advertising via the =
internet. Worth a shot.<G></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best Regards,</DIV></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>