Handmade Kodiak Leather Haversack | Owl Creek Handmade

Krik of Black Owl Outdoors shows you his latest handmade leather creation, the Kodiak Haversack. If you are interested in knowing more about the Kodiak Haversack or Krik's other finely made leather goods, check out:
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[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

That's a good looking bag. It's good you guys still make old fashioned leather stuff. It's good to keep those skills alive.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+SmokyMountainOutdoorsman Thanks, I like creating with my hands without the need of too much electricity.

[@AdventureCamping]

Incredible craftsmanship! Outstanding!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+AdventureCamping Thank you!

[@CreachterZ]

That’s awesome. Great job. You should be proud!

[@jaredvidler1242]

Looks great. I’m glad the bag was a success 👍🏻

[@woodlandsnorth]

Classy looking haversak. You can see the attention to detail and looks like it would last years.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Outdoor Archives Thanks. I think it's special when you can create something that will last longer than you.

[@michaelgonzogonzalez6036]

really nice leather work and dye work. very impressive

[@stefank.9496]

That's awesome looking bag!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+stefan kavarov Thank you.

[@ricker76er]

Nicely done!

[@alexandroh.3]

I really like the bag. It looks very nice.

[@john-waxerone6972]

Absolutely beautiful Master Turtle!!! I am proud of you! That will be a great asset for anyone's gear!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+john- waxerone Ha thanks! No master here though. Student for life!

[@john-waxerone6972]

Hey Master Turtle, I agree that we will always be students, especially in the field of bushcraft! Yet, I was told one day by a very smart grandma..." Now, John...remember, that in this world, there are carpenters and master carpenters. The carpenters have to go back and fix their mistakes...where as the master carpenters don't!". That was her way of explaining perfection...in life as in creating. Your leather work has reached that master level of perfection from what I can see and your ability to teach shows your on that plane. So, if the shoe fits, wear em...if the title fits, sport it! ;)

[@belzain4832]

Awesome haversack.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Wade Ussery Thanks Wade.

[@Quatra05]

I'm really dig'n these leather videos. Your videos have been an inspiration for my leatherwork.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Quatra05 That's great! Share some photos whenever you want!

[@trevorutley932]

Very nice bag Kirk.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Trevor Utley Thanks Trevor.

[@RuggedOutdoorz]

Beautiful bit of work Krik well done

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+The Bushcraft Family Buttery Thank you.

[@alexandersenetcky492]

Looks great!

[@GreybeardtheSurvivor]

Nice work.

[@iphonemusings]

Beautiful work brother, that is something to be proud of.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+iphonemusings Thank you. I am proud of it. Part of me doesn't want to sell it!

[@justinjeffries9248]

Amazing work

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Justin Jeffries Thanks man.

[@PrimalEdge]

that came out great! I love it

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Primal Edge Thanks man. Part of me doesn't want to sell it.

[@josefeliciano9892]

nice job

[@raygetoutdoors6151]

Kirk, the haversack looks fantastic.... I really liked the way you made the strap. Heavy duty with a unique adjustment strap. I have made a leather haversack and know how much work goes into it. Your leather work just keeps getting better. Ray.....Oklahoma

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Ray getoutdoors Thanks Ray. I've been very happy with my recent projects. It's not always easy to push myself with big projects like this, but I learn so much when I do.

[@jmvreest]

awesome man.. that is beautiful

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+CNTrails JMV Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words.

[@jlindsay5038]

That make a good bike bags

[@reiswagner10]

cool bag! really good work!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Reis W Thanks!

[@czechmate9591]

Great work brother good looking bag, very well made

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+SOUTHERN CROSS SURVIVAL Thank you.

[@trailsurvival2436]

Insane work man, I think I will get to the workshop now!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+TrailSurvival Do you work with leather as well?

[@trailsurvival2436]

+Black Owl Outdoors A little bit I mainly use fabrics like canvas to make my items but I've made a few leather items before, I prefer to make more lightweight stuff really, definitely going to make a leather pouch for my fire kit in the future though!

[@ketcamaro]

Great leather work....i worked for a leather tanning company here in Northcentral PA until they went out of business...Tioga Oak/Westan ...we made vegetable tanned leather for shoes and othe products such as what youve made here...

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+ketcamaro How was it working in a tannery?

[@ketcamaro]

Was definately a wet smelly place to work...especially in the areas where they dehaired and defleshed the hides then sent to the tanning vats..place i worked was the largest sole leather tannery in the world....can do a google search for tioga oak tannery.....Westfield tannery......was in business for over 100+ yrs...

[@jamescarmean2701]

Best of luck with your burgeoning equipment sales concept. Very attractive haversack. Looks like it would hold a good bit of gear. I can see it was made with a lot of care. I loved the owl in the background noises, and the sound of freedom from the C-130 that flew near by. It is difficult to get away from modern noises. If that airport is a busy place you can look at your map and circle each airport with a 10 mile radius and that should cover the general aircraft landing patterns. You can also go to a civilian general aviation FBO, Fixed Base Operator and inquire about Military Low Level Training Routes. Some are used more than others for high speed low level training. Just to help out if that fits your needs for filming.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+James Carmean Thanks James. Some days the air traffic is worse than others. Seems like when it's really nice, everyone is flying!

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Your leather work just keeps getting better, man.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Raindance Bushcraft Thanks man. It's starting to feel like I can produce what I see in my head.

[@FarEastSurvival]

Really nice bag. If I hadn't just purchased one from Red Barn Forge, I would have bought it. I think it is a good price for the amount of hand stitching and dying you did on premium leather. Good work!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Far East Survival Thanks. I'm very happy with it.

[@AkDeluxeRider]

Always enjoy seeing your leather work. Beautifully done!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+AkDeluxeRider Thank you!

[@EverythingThereIs]

Very pretty. Nice work!

[@scottcharlton77]

Awesome work, although I prefer the first one you made.... I would buy one the same as that one along with the bottle carrier..... off to the etsy store! 👍🏼🌳🌲🔥

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Beardman & Bushdog I was actually thinking about making another one like my first. I think I have enough leather for it.

[@scottcharlton77]

+Black Owl Outdoors I will keep an aye on the store, let me know when it hits in case i miss it! I see the bottle holder has gone ,too, I will grab an axe belt loop at the same time as it has to head all the way to the UK! Love the quality of your work, its great seeing you take so much pride to get it just so. Also the filming you guys do it awesome, on those days when I can't head out I can watch you guys and be there in spirit!

[@troymanning3150]

Wow that's nice. Your leather working skills are really coming along. That's something to be proud of for sure.

[@davixavier3261]

That's awesome! Pretty well done.

[@Texo_McKevo]

I have a haversack and I do see the price being what it is. I’ll have to wait till I can get it for when it’s possible of more storage

[@alexanderrdevoogt3235]

It looks amazing!! 1 thumps up from me:-)

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Alexander R De Voogt Thankya kindly!

[@Taromovies]

Very nice leather work, like it!!! wish you a great week, Taro

[@mossybark8753]

I love it that's really nice probably my favourite thing made of leather I've seen on you tube to date. Can you tell I like it lol

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Mossy Bark Ha thanks for the kind words.

[@dougLinker]

nice work! like the simple creative strap adjustment

[@jenniferlizcano3125]

Beautiful work! It will be treasured.

[@0hopscotch0]

Great work👍🏻

[@iowabushman7965]

I'm not really a haversack guy but I do a little leather work in my spare time and can say that this bag is beautiful. the work and attention to detail is astonishing. until some trys to give a leather project a go you can't really understand how difficult it is to put out a Profesional look and you nailed it here great work man. just a side note I'm new to your channel and was wondering why we are turtles. just wondering. keep up the good work look forward to the next one

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Iowa Bushman Thank you. Turtles is paying homage to some of my favorite childhood heroes, TMNT.

[@philliplyons717]

500th thumbs up! Amazing work on the haversack dude!

[@CreachterZ]

That owl in the middle of the day is an omen. I hope you’re ok.

[@AntoineLandry]

Nice work and design, especially liked the adjustable strap. Thanks for the video!

[@philippebeland9585]

I know you're always looking for cool bags to review. Please check out Millican bags... Crasy!! I would love to know what you think...

[@theredsmuggler5230]

I wanna buy one! Been trying to reach yoy

[@YouAreNotFree.]

Nice Haversack, just curious how many professional man hour's went into that ?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Abo Bushcraft When I make something like this for the first time, it takes A LOT longer because I have to design it and make a pattern. From when I first started thinking of the design to it being finished was over 2 weeks. Obviously I wasn't working on it all day everyday, but it's a lengthy process for me.

[@robertmiller9142]

I like this haversack and I am also wondering if you make black powder shooting bags ( possible bags ) and how much they are? I would make it my self but I am having a hard time getting hides in any large sizes ( either half or full sizes ) please let me know.

[@anthonyfernandez9524]

does chain secure wood to a nice limestone and the bag is perfect other than that bag looks solid it looks like I can drag it through hell and back

[@LifeofKev]

excellent work, may i ask how long an item like that takes to make?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+woodland camp and craft Well one I make something for the first time, it takes A LOT longer because I have to design it first and make a pattern.

[@LifeofKev]

Yeah ive been watching your videos for a while now as well as a few other peoples and they have inspired me to make leather kit and gear i needed/wanted for myself, which i have been doing over the past month or so, i was really impressed by this piece which is why i asked

[@BarryDutton]

It was cool hearing the Daytime Owl for sure lol. Great work on your projects and refining how you like to do your craftwork. I really agree and like that unique sort of 2-tone thing you have going on. You can tell you put a lot of thought into things like always. I will share your video on my SM links - hope you have a good week. BD.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Nice work

[@bensummerhill8771]

Beautiful craftsmanship, looks like you have found something that you enjoy and are gifted at. Keep up the great videos and good luck on you leather works.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Amazing work man!

[@dylanvangen6529]

This sack is really, really well thought out and the finish is excellent from what I can see. Nice work in making things adjustable and/or removable. The look is very nice. I enjoy seeing your finished ideas for handmade goods and what you create. Keep it up!

[@edcgirl1175]

Wow! great Job! :3 it looks amazing and comfy

[@CMRLeatherworks]

I think it looks awesome! Nice work!

[@scottcharlton77]

I really like it, although think I prefer the other one you made. I want to buy one the same as the first along with a bottle carrier.....off to the etsy store! 👍🏼🌲🌳🔥

[@NorwegianWoods]

Beautiful work! I think you nailed it with the colours on that one :) Thanks for sharing - Martin

[@AmericanWilderness]

Beautiful product man, really happy to see more and more people in the outdoor community getting into handmade tools and gear. -Josh

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+American Wilderness Thanks Josh. There's no going back now.

[@dead_hidden]

That bag looks great. Haversacks have been done a million times...I can really, really appreciate that your take on it is your own. It looks fantastic. Your skill shows. Well thought out design. Nice details. Great job.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for the kind words. It means a lot coming from you! This was my first time using Kodiak leather and my second bag/haversack. I was very pleased with it. But I did make another haversack using oil tanned leather - and that one is definitely my favorite thing I've made thus far. -Krik

[@grynesmith2391]

Will you be making/selling the leather arm guard you made a while back?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Gryne Smith I haven't thought about it to be honest, but I definitely wanted to improve on the design of mine. Maybe I will!

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Always good content, great crafts, and leather works !

[@beastmode2112]

Squirrel!

[@kitcraft9516]

Nice bag, keep up the good work with the leather work and videos. I love seeing your work and your videos always captivate my attention. Thank you for your continued contributions to the youtube community.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Dwight Kalezra You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@LIFTLEGIONCOM]

I absolutely love the bag the only thing I would change is how you make the strap longer and shorter some people may get confused on that lacing system.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Solid work dude and neat idea on the adjustable strap ~Peace~

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Zed Outdoors Thanks Zed. What have you been making recently?

[@bernardoh90]

I'm loving the hand made times you have been doing. I was wondering if somewhere down the lines in the future if you ever decide on doing a bushcraft day pack ever. If so I'd like to see your creation on it and hopefully it being up for sale on your etsy store

[@michaelharvey2986]

Where the link to buy these?

[@phillipdelaney2989]

have you ever thought about making leather pen slips? I made my own while they go for about $15 online. Profit margin could be huge on those since they don't use a lot of leather or require any difficult stitching. It was pretty easy to make mine at least. when people buy a $700 pen they would also probably spend 10-15 bucks on a nice looking sleeve for it, don't you think?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+Phillip Delaney Never really thought about them. Thanks for the heads up!

[@huckhuckhuck]

Could you possibly add another piece of leather to keep the extra adjustable leather strap from flapping around?

[@ronaldthomas3528]

Huck Huck I was thinking the same thing. Maybe just a couple lace holes to secure it.

[@MindfullyMindy]

Very Impressive! I am a bit concerned with the excess strapping on the inner strap side. It would have been nicer to have something keeping that at bay. A bit of leather cut with two slots would hold the two sliding stops at bay. Your technique if very good. I like the choices of leather. Where do you buy yours?

[@NoTrail]

Can you climb a tree while sporting that? What is a haversack used for? and lastly...was the owl you heard black? Seriously tho...nice work.

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

The bag costs $350 for those who are wondering.

[@dextercharles4269]

really beautiful work. i know you guys at black owl are very conscientous but just a word to everyone to be careful about buying, or sourcing, any leather goods that originate in china. they have no animal welfare laws there whatsoever and often skin animals alive to keep the hide unblemished. they have also been known to market any animal skin including that of dogs and cats that have been horifically tortured to death (i am not kidding) as genuine leather.

[@dead_hidden]

Most of these leathers come from Mexico or South America.

[@Thewowchamp408]

Looks great!

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

+John LeKernec Thanks.