Making an anime-inspired "Toshiro" leather backpack satchel leathercraft ASMR

This backpack was a special back-to-school request from my daughter. I'm a few weeks late for the beginning of school . . . but better late than never. It reminds her of something from the anime "Attack on Titan" (I've only seen a few episodes of that one). Anyway, it's boxy and cool like the Wednesday Adams bag I made in a previous video.
The pattern, which is well-engineered and thought out, is from Etsy seller VasileAndPavel, and although they didn't sponsor this video, you should definitely check out their shop.
The shell is made from a very nice oil-tan hide I've been holding on to. The liner is pigskin. This is the most saddle stitching I've ever put into a single project.
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[@neilatkinson174]

That is one extremely handsome backpack and well worth all the time and effort you put in to it. Excellently done sir

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you kindly

[@joshuamiller4138]

You know the creator is a nice person when you see them respond to each and every comment. The backpack looks great! You have earned another subscriber.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing . . . and the kind words!

[@BallinButAtWhatCost725]

Dude I would’ve loved a backpack like that when I went to school, had a great time watching you build it, so calming!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@MicrowaveOvenVideo]

Absolutely stunning, I would love to see one with slots for books, laptops, and pens in the interior and side pockets! Also, I bet if you flip the buckle for the top straps, you could get a really tight look to those straps! Absolutely incredible and your daughter is incredibly fortunate to have you as a father. The amount of love and care that went into this to make it perfect for her really shows your character. You didn't just show us how to make a bag, but what it is to be a great dad.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!!

[@BaileySantaMonica]

You are such a cool father! This backpack she will cherish forever!

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[@colt-_-jonson1743]

God walks with people like this man craftsman

[@VasileandPavel]

wow, I just learned a new and useful trick: fix the lining on the table with tape :) . Beautiful Toshiro backpack

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hey! Great pattern, btw!! I was going to send you a link to the video via your Etsy shop, but looks like you already saw it! Yeah, I've also used a staple gun before . . . it you REALLY need make it tight (or if the tape won't hold)

[@abhijeetdeshpande7978]

I have been watching lots and lots of videos on leather work. I am yet to find anything close to this one. Such a masterpiece!!🙌🙌

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@iamnoone.]

You knocked this one out of the park.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

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If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.

[@DelRae]

Now that’s a quote

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just tired not hopeless

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Jesus Christ didn’t expect a re-evaluation of my life in the comment section of a leather working video I randomly chose to watch.

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Thank you whoever you may be

[@thecraftysouthpaw]

I hit the “like” button as soon as the video starts because I know it’s going to be amazing! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! VasileandPavel patterns are great!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@MyXuan-kg4sl]

The attention to detail in every guvls luxury handbag is truly impressive. From the stitching to the hardware,

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[@phornthip1991]

I started 1958 the School, but I had not such a nice Schulranzen, more simple, but Leather. Yours is zwiegenäht by Hand, great work.

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[@FrancisBalgos]

Realised that this is uand stitched and from thick hard leather. Crazy top tier craftsmanship.

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[@THEFlea1991]

AMAZING work. What a handsome backpack. Just flawless. Thank you for the video

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@thomearle1294]

SO beautiful. If only I had the tools to do work like that. Your are indeed a craftsman.

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[@marcoszambrano7287]

It's a work of art... Absolutely beautiful!

[@texmex8220]

A master craftsman at his best, truly a work of art. An heirloom piece to be sure

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@FrugalShave]

Beautiful piece! Something about the leather box shape bags always draws me in. My next project is a tool bag in the same style.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@RoseKindred]

This is amazing, it is something I have always wanted to make but never had the skill. They made the plans well and you made the product flawlessly. So beautiful.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@dottiemathews6853]

wow!! this is amazing!!! beautiful craftsmanship!! this is some killer money right here! HAND CRAFTED WITH LOVE!! FABULOUS PIECE!!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@Dynamytguy]

So many holes. So much stitching. Your nickname should be Job. As usual, everything is pristine. Bravo!!!

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[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

This is a backpack for LIFE. What a stunning piece.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@lordofgraphite]

Absolutely gorgeous piece. ❤

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[@ahmedalmr2952]

I am Ahmed from Iraq, I admire your work. My hobby is leather crafts❤

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hi Ahmed! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@leesass3602]

While I was watching this construction, I was thinking it had to be done for love, that was a LOT of work.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Yep. It was for my daughters. Thanks for watching!

[@WolfeGaming2]

This has to be the best bag I've seen made. Great job.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@Qwerali]

It's videos like this that make me think that crimes like arson and theft are way worse than we give them attention for. Just the thought that something that takes this much time and effort to make could be destroyed or lost because of someone else's grievances. I wonder just how many gems like this have been lost to the world forever because of the cruelty of others. Absolute masterpiece of leatherwork

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@JosephCornishV]

Excellent craftsmanship sir! That bag should last quite a while due to its solid construction! Great job!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@bear_trap107]

That looks amazing and I would totally buy it. Although if it were me making it, I would add some modern features into the inside. Like I would make a pocket for a chrome book, or make a thing for a power bank to be sewn into it to charge my electronics. Or even make one of the pockets RFID blocking capable.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

All good suggestions. Thanks for watching!

[@thisissoeasy]

Wow!!! This is incredibly beautiful! I'm simply overwhelmed! Thanks for sharing this video... Cheers from Outback Australia...

[@stevencochrane115]

Beaitifully done! Immensely satisfying to watch the process.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@harley1969chuco]

wow my bother your work is beautiful and AMAZING to see step by step,, this really made my Day thanks so much for sharing

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Thank you so much 😀

[@mazharbilgic]

Thank you for sharing yor amazing craftmanship skills sir!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@waynescott-lp5pm]

Looks very neat and organized, I want one!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@rafecolii]

Incredible how much work went into this build.

[@VelaiciaCreator]

Nice take on a Randoseru! I was hesitant at first, but as I watched you work, I saw the care you put into your work and then immediately subbed.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dottiemathews6853]

THIS WOULD LOOK EXTRA AWESOME WITH SOME KILLER BOOTS TO MATCH!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Never made boots. Maybe some day. . . . ;)

[@biorig]

Greetings from India. The Craftsmanship is impeccable. Salute.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@ejcena4305]

Amazing craftsmanship!

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Thanks!

[@garfstiglz3981]

That is one gorgeous piece of work...

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[@gabrielblyde2176]

Wish I had this video to reference when I was working on my backpack project that I gave up on. Great craftsmanship man, keep up the good work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks, will do!

[@JuniorKnowledge]

I would be in sin if not rate and comment your work here, brother. I'm in Somalia and I have loved your extremely genuine leather craft too much.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@thumpershd]

Really nice, outstanding workmanship. Always a pleasure to watch and I don't do leatherwork but love seeing it done!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome, thank you!

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...and thanks for subscribing

[@waynereid6103]

I love to see saddle stitching, a fine piece. If I may suggest some padding on the main backpack straps. It looks quite some weight even when empty.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for the tip. And thanks for watching!

[@Fried_Rice_Ren]

Fantastic! Sub. And where can we purchase this masterpiece?

[@jeffallen3382]

Love watching your builds!

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[@patrickseron9769]

Le geste est sûr! Le métier! Beau travail! Chapeau L'artiste!

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[@Rozes301]

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[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much 😀

[@grarglejobber7941]

That looks a lot like dieselpunk's motoko mini bag. I'm totally not saying you stole it or anything. This is impressive stuff. I love that perfect mix of beauty and function. If you asked someone to imagine the purest, most quintessential crossbody leather bag, this is what would come to their mind. Or a messenger bag. Some people are stupid. I like to think my version is up their with yours and DPs, but I bet that the one thing each of us would change would be the depth of our pouches, especially considering the weight of leather you have to use to get this guy to hold its shape. They're so small and squarish and nothing fits in them without looking awkward! Water bottle? Ruins the whole clean look. Cell phone? Absolutely perfect, but who's gonna open a strap each time they want their phone. Another feature that I have come to love is magnets disguised as straps. A backpack that I had years before starting leatherwork had them and they make opening and closing your stuff SO EASY. On buckleguy, they sell some for like a few bucks per set, but I buy from applied magetics because they're made in Texas and they're cheap. Like I bought a set of 50 little button magnets from them for $100 or something like that. Good work my friend! Designing your own patterns is an automatic level up.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! This is definitely NOT my design. I purchased the pattern from Etsy seller VasileAndPavel. Yes! The pockets really could be just a half inch deeper/taller. I've used magnets before and found they weren't strong enough for actual use. What magnetic claps are you using?

[@franklinneely3006]

That is a beautiful work of art brother

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you kindly

[@JeaneRobinson]

Wow, beautifully done!

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[@davidrobertson5700]

Excellent craft work

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Many thanks!

[@mistaBorg]

it looks like a box with boxes attached to it, very nice

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@magicalframe9441]

The amount of dad clout you must have... I salute you.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@russellcraven251]

That's a piece of art!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDudAbides]

Damn that is cool that is one of the coolest things I've seen made online so far you have an awesome Talent man keep doing what you doing you'll have like a million subscriber soon

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing! And thanks for the positive vibes!

[@VeganSmasher]

It was a pleasure watching you work, sir! I like your technique for locating the center of a strap with a pair of wing dividers - that was clever! You've picked up a new subscriber. :-)

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[@frodriguezalmada]

Master piece of backpack

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[@putrasty]

Great video, coolest backpack I've ever seen

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[@ahmedalmr2952]

Congratulations on your new workshop❤❤❤

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Not really new . . . it's still my garage. Just rearranged.

[@DDH-x5z]

Absolutely masterful

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[@giovannimai2717]

Very very nice and elegant !

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[@VovichGP]

Was very interesting to watch! Good job!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBaldr]

Technically it is called a Randoseru. They are usually red and given to students when entering elementary school in Japan.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Ah. Now I know! Thanks for watching!

[@MASI_forging]

You do amazing work such a talent. It became a work of art 👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much 😀

[@egyptwns89_26]

That's a beautiful bag.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@Indarow]

Wow, that backpack is absolutely gorgeous! All of your work is outstanding, and I can only hope to be a fraction of the craftsman you are someday. Your daughter has excellent taste in anime. I’m a lover of the Wild West, and a connoisseur of anime (so to speak) Attack on Titan is one of the best. I definitely recommend watching some anime with her, it’ll be a great time for bonding, and I think you’ll really enjoy the stories, and the way those stories are told in anime.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing! We definately watch anime at our house. I just haven't watched much of that particular series.

[@Indarow]

@@RoadAgentLeather right on! I often forget how much more popular anime is now compared to when I got into it. Love your craft, thank you for sharing it with us!

[@juangalleguillo928]

Beautiful work, I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm John from Argentina

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much! And thanks for subscribing!

[@Duncan0508_Choihanyeol]

Soy coreano. Estaba en KZbin y vi un video. Hice un gran trabajo escribiendo comentarios. Y lo hicieron muy bien. Es increíble. No sé si pueden leer esto, pero es genial. Te respeto.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessefurqueron5555]

Oh you went and did it…now I’ve got the itch to pull out the leather toolboxes and make something again. I’m in nor-northeast DFW, so howdy neighbor. The saddle stitching comment did it, brought back memories of sore hands and the “want to make something” urge. I really like your long straight edge a lot, it “sounds” like anodized aluminum, name looks like “savage no slip grip”? (Yep, just found it on Ama$on). +++ on the Al knife. As for your prev vid on lasers, we’ll, I’m heading over to Thunder Lasers in Quitman for a look see this week. Looking at mainly for use w other materials, but a few leather samples going w me. Can just imagine the lovely aromas 😱 Thanks for the vids! Have a good’un.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@alphamike87]

Beautiful work

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@FranciscoMaldonado-fr5sg]

Thats a cool backpack 🎒👍

[@e303gt]

Great back pack! Better than anything I'll ever own and definitely better than anything I'll ever make but it would have been so dope if the AoT " Wings of freedom" were on it somewhere.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@Spicyfriedchimken]

I always want these kind of backpack

[@skully70]

Absolutely gorgeous! Add a technical question: why did you use a single hole punch for the stitching rather then the stitching prongs?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching. The hole spacing on the pattern varies in certain parts. Additionally, I didn't have stitching chisels in the right specs and didn't want to buy new ones.

[@atomfr1977]

Это просто что-то не реальное - большое спасибо за чудесное видео! Теперь я знаю к чему стремиться)

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeromehansen3969]

That is a ……………..work of art. Thanks

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Many thanks!

[@henrykkasprowicz9798]

Rewelacja. Brawo !!!👏👏👏💐

[@nicthompson1549]

Stunning work ❤

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@I-Universe-369]

Extremely beautiful.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@jerome_dangelo]

Beautiful!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

[@clintwestwood1895]

wow coolest backpack ever.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@dsb1763]

Did you do a reveal video of giving it to your daughter? That would be an awesome follow-up. Unbelievable work.

[@loboicjusz]

Great job!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you!!

[@MichaelMcClelland1]

Are the keyhole cuts upside down? I'm not sure which direction the expected force is going to most come from so I have no idea which way they should go, but it seems like the pin wouldn't lock into the slot in that orientation to my decidedly untrained eye.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

The keyhole orientation is correct. The stud doesn't lock in the thin part of the slot: It's there just to allow the hole to open up enough for it to push through.

[@edgell3]

Who! that was a lot of stitching! And, a beautiful piece. I haven’t read all the comments, so I may be asking a question you have already answered. But, here goes. What were you using as a stiffener, and what glue did you use. I am always trying to learn techniques and bet practice. Great work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm using Texon Stride stiffener with Ecoweld water-based contact cement on this project.

[@toaninh9120]

extremely satisfying

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@CrustyBiker]

I liked this video in the 1st 3 seconds, that looks amazing!!! Now to watch the video..

[@CrustyBiker]

Watched the video now, this is the most beautiful backpack ever, I love the boxy shape and how stiff it all looks, it's going to mature with age beautifully if you saw someone wearing one in the street, you would just know that is not something you can just buy off the shelf, that has taken time, effort, love, quality materials, years of skill and much more, thankyou for posting it, it was a pleasure to watch it coming together!.. 👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

You're the best! Thanks for watching!

[@thequietestengine]

Forgive my asking, but maybe you can help me. I recently bought an old suitcase for propwork, but it was damaged in transit. big hole punched right in the body. Now people have suggested I just put a patch or such over it, but I was wondering.... is it possible to make a new body for it? Is there a prefered leather for such things, ways of hardened it to hold the shape, etc. It feels a waste for this suitcase to have lasted so long only for it to be deemed useless due to transit damage. Thank you for taking the time to read my inquiry

[@matthewb8229]

That was an epic build. Are the regular hole punches you use (the one with multiple punches) not heavy enough for the hard liner you used?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! It's not that my regular chisels aren't strong enough (they are). It's that this pattern is engineered with certain spots having variable stitch lengths (the hole spacing). A multi-punch chisel still would have helped for those long, straight runs, but I didn't have them in the required spacing/size. And I didn't want to shell out for new sets of punches just for this one project.

[@dijohnson7]

Beautifully done, 👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@ellisfewster4998]

Beautiful work and a stunning leather rucksack , out of curiosity what would one cost in money

[@japangrl]

I'm just curious, i know you cut a lot of the repetitive stuff out for video enjoyment, how many hours would you say went into this? what an awesome gift for your daughter and so thoughtful too. i really like the finished product and it looks like it will last such a long time. Really great work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! Hard to say; I spent a couple of weeks working on it when I had free time. but perhaps a full few days of work.

[@lilpixie25]

Wow, so beautiful!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@lexmarkrp]

Great job. What do you do with the stuff you build? Thanks again.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing! This backpack is for my daughter. Other stuff I sell on Etsy.

[@YveWin]

GORGEOUS!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@connormatthews522]

cool as hell dude, skills for days

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@_DENZEL_]

:42 seconds in and the glue stick application is crazy. Edit: finished the video, looks great

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you!

[@Samotnick1]

That Texon Stride stiffening..... what is it ..... Amazon in Europe just show me shoes, I need to stiffen my next project and it looks like what i need. Need some help what to use. Backpack looks great.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! Just google "bag stiffener". They come in big rolls from different brands. Usually pretty cheap too.

[@Cornell-r4p]

The quality of mercy is not strained.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

thanks for wacthing!