We're Leaving.

[@dustinmetzger]

Oh, I was worried there. I’m glad to hear you’re leaving on good terms and moving on to bigger and better things. Working with one of my favorite suppliers is a bonus too 😃. I’m excited to see where you go from here.

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

I'm so grateful for your patnership with Weaver. I came across your channel last year and you guys and Weaver made getting into the craft so very accessible. And it's been some of the most fun I've ever had. I'm really excited to see what you do next!

[@bbrachman]

The stitching chisel is an exciting idea. I must have 10 sets of stitching chisels and the ones that I use most are Sinabroks (from Buckleguy) 1.2 mm holes at 5 mm spacing. I find that 1mm Ritza 25 thread sews so easily with the big holes. Every other stitching iron produces tiny, thin holes that are difficult to sew with thick thread. The Weaver diamond chisels produce a great hole but the handles are so thin they are hard to hold and strike. I hope your new chisels are not Japanese or French style. Diamond, please. Thick handle for ease of use. 5 mm is the spacing you usually use and that works on most items. Sounds good.

[@ericspence]

I love Buckley Guy. They're my go to when looking for hardware and leather. Plus they're local so I usually get my order the day after it ships.

[@MonkeyMo208]

Love all of this! I've so very much appreciated watching your evolution over the years in your videos, from non-speaking tutorials to adding dialog (you're great it at, love the authenticity), to your partnership with Weaver, and now on to your next adventure. Same with Buckleguy, they have grown over the years and expanded and it seems natural that you ended up with each other. Looking forward to more collabs and more videos, and more learning! :D Thanks for the help over the years, you filled a big gap in what i was looking for on KZbin, it was like you were talking to me personally. KZbin University can be a dicey place, but you guys always make things easy, concise, real, and enjoyable - looking forward to more, and Congratulations! (Now all we need is a new coupon code. ;-D )

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Love Corter Leather, Learned all my basic leathercrafting skills on this channel and everyone should trust them when it comes to tools they recommend.

[@shannonvans]

That sounds like an exciting opportunity for you. I've visited Weaver leather in Ohio, and they were just so nice, they took me in the warehouse to show me all the different leather and let me try out tools. But it will be a way for you to use your experience to develop tools that should be great for others to use. Congratulations!

[@papa7745]

Thankyou for all your tubes in the past I am looking forward to what is coming in the future

[@mattb.7307]

I am new leather work. And I love it. I go to your videos to help me out on my projects. I always watch your videos for inspiration and tips. Thank you

[@emanfoo07]

THANK YOU SO much! exactly as you said, i watch you so i can educate myself & create my own leather crafts & never knew where to purchase quality tools and bulk leather. thank you! thank you! thank you!

[@samuelmiller6409]

Phew! This channel has done a lot for me in creating my own leather goods! I’m starting to look into buckle guy but now we’ll keep doing that AND weaver!

[@Cshepd]

Buckle Guy is great! You’re channel got me into leather crafting. I bought weaver goods solely because of you. Weaver owes you a great deal.

[@Staren01]

I'm excited for this partnership. I already love both of these companies. My own clicker press is the Weaver 4 ton, and I've bought a lot of hardware from Buckle Guy. Thanks for helping to spread the word. I've been a weekend leathercrafter for a decade now and I remember very well how hard it was to find new resources when I first started. It's so cool how the community has grown even just the last few years.

[@dangvalverde]

Really glad you're not going anywhere. Eric, I have watched many of your videos & wonder if you would answer a question I have. What do you use to film your videos & then what do you use to edit them? Thanks...

[@alabamadiscoveriesandadventure]

Your channel was my first learning channel a year ago. As a disabled person , KZbin knowledge is a great tool to have , when trying to teach yourself a new skill .. learned alot from your channel.. nice molds... Seems like you can never get enough tools and gadgets to make work easier in leather work..

[@michelletempleton1970]

Might consider making the handles on tools able to fit in a drill chuck so when we buy them we can use them in our punch machine....

[@natancohen1990]

I have problem as I live in an apartment. So can't find a quality punch with round handle in my hand press that I can use 8.00 pm and not disturb neighbors ?Regards Natan

[@kellywest2820]

Glad to hear your still sharing and now with another great company.

[@ryanrobicheaux3896]

Very few online retailers to get good tools/hardware and you guys were lucky enough to partner with 2 of the best. Congrats all around.

[@lesliesadler3953]

I am very sorry to hear you will not be here. I have learned so much. I have needed guidance and you did a very good and looked forward job.

[@777EP]

Love Buckleguy!!! If you like sports, NBA🏀, MLB baseball glove, and NFL football leathers. Harween leather is available in smaller amounts!

[@greggbrown0]

Wow , glad you're hooking up with The Buckle Guy. I've purchased a few things from him and are very pleased with the items I got. Wishing you the best.

[@samstirling4279]

Dramatic…… I was like “nnnnnnnnnooooo”. What you do is fantastic and so down to earth. Thank goodness you’re not leaving KZbin xxx

[@Corter]

Yeaaaa....sorry for the drama haha. i just wanted to make sure everyone got the memo and didn't see us randomly jump ship thinking we were chasing cash or something. We know yall trust our opinions and stick with one sponsor at a time, so we wanted to explain :) Not planning to leave for a loooooong time!

[@mmikedo43]

The BuckleGuy is awesome. I have purchased tools from them. One of them was broken and they jumped on it and got me a new item asap. Good luck with the partnership.

[@edwardllorens]

👍🏻Congratulations on the partnership with Buckleguy. They do have a excellent choice of hardware as well as other products for leathercrafters. Love the wet molds. I will have to check that out.

[@noniefuss]

Well, the video title worked. I clicked so fast! lol Good to hear you're not actually leaving. Congrats on the new partnership.

[@Saltysteele]

Good for you! BG can hopefully send more money your way, especially with his EXORBITANT pricing. I, however, will shop there for your patterns and the handful of things that aren't tourist priced. You know, 5 bucks everywhere else, 50 bucks in the tourist shop.

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

I appreciate that you were with Weaver for such a long time. Thanks for that to all of you involved. I love Buckle Guy, so this is exciting news! Cool stuff ahead!

[@mistycherie]

Sounds awesome, I hope it is a wonderful journey! Can't wait to see new patterns/ideas! Always great to have more reliable places to obtain quality tools and supplies as well.

[@Izziharassedbynycooficials]

Its nice to exchange with others doing the same love. Weaver is still the bomb. Nice to see them blossom folks like you. Very cool

[@babetteleblanc7620]

You could take a basic set of diamond chisels and simply polish the tines and you be golden. Soooo much better when polished and beginners don’t know this.

[@AndieWanKenobi]

I would lobe to see a domestic multi hole punch that will fit into an arbor press, same with chisels. Congrats on your new adventure!

[@lilkiduno]

Excited to see these new videos. Been watching last few months, just dipping my toes into leatherworking.

[@bahjinelson3986]

Buckle Guy is my favorite place to buy leather. They have a good selection, fast shipping, and they take the time to package the items well in boxes that are sized right. Now they just need a higher quality hand press for their setter dies (but not too expensive)!

[@douglasshaw9169]

I have enjoyed watching your Weaver Sponsored videos and look forward to your new videos BuckleGuy.

[@mrrustygray]

My cart at BG is filled with panels. We developed a cool clutch cross body, and will be developing it further. Looking forward to see how this new relationship blossoms.

[@Corter]

omg we got to browse their entire panel selection the first time we went to their warehouse and I've never been in such danger of going bankrupt in my life haha, so many cool leathers to pick from

[@unfi6798]

Good bye Weaver & Hello Buckle.! All the best mate. A new chapter with new journeys to tread on. Been watching you guys since you created that excellent bottle opener. Did try to get one though maybe next time. It may sound strange but we collect bottle opener of all kind. Good luck with your new endeavours. Greetings from Australia.

[@crackerjack010101]

Good transition video. Nice to have the background on it all and that it leaves everyone in a good light. Transparency is a good thing. Weaver definitely gained a bigger following and broader reach. BG is already on my list of vendors I use so this should be interesting!

[@jamescgarrett6356]

Thank God you are not leaving KZbin! I have learnt so much from your films and have regularly purchased from the suppliers you promote. I am glad that you have landed with another sponsor, and I wish you all the best of luck with your new venture. All the best and keep well! J

[@jeffreycrossin427]

I was in live with Chuck from Weaver. I mentioned that I learned how to stitch from you and he was very complimentary towards you.

[@Corter]

Chuck's the best :)

[@anantharamba6832]

, Greetings fro INDIA, The whole video brought much relief, since having learnt so much about leather craft fom BOTH CORTER LEATHER AND WEAVER , there is going to he another learning source. Exciting to see how the new relationship with BUCKLE GUY, shapes out,. wish for both the best. Leather crafting now has become a passion ( for personal, family and close friends ). Non commercial. Some range --+ pocket protectors, pen and pencil cases, golf tee caddys, pouches for Swiss army knives, harmonica cases. --- all personal preferences. look forward to more videos. THANKS. BA ANANTHARAM

[@pareshambaram1234]

Very sad to hear you are leaving weaver. I have been watching your videos as well as chuck Dorset and have learned the basics of the craft. I am a new leathercrafter based in the UK and I have some of your pattens which I am hoping to start with soon. Look forward to your new videos.

[@pamjohnson2547]

I made the switch to buckle guy last year for all my hardware. You can get lost on their website. Congratulations!!!

[@alliwantedisapepsi1492]

Harry Rogers made a bag with a special fastener. I never made it because I couldn't find the fastener. They have it. Cool beans.

[@lx95020]

I would recommend a set ( 2- prong iron and a one inch wide iron) Just my humble opinion.

[@kevinreyesphotography]

Scared me for a second! I'm excited to see what may come from this new partnership. You guys are awesome :)

[@kevinwiercyski4118]

Oh no! Now everyone's going to head over there its already hard to find stuff in stock

[@mattycakes1161]

Leathercrafting is inspirational. I feel the same thing, I want to do my own project when I see a project I like. Obviously there are people that would love to have your work, but I see Leathercrafting as appealing to DIY as much as it does to consumers.

[@jeffreycrossin427]

Maybe do a video on the different types of leather, what's good for different projects and the affordability of them.

[@billlaudon2681]

Awesome! Buckle guy is correct!! My shop is in Worcester and I feel like I’m breaking the law with how fast my shipments arrive! I Look forward to seeing what you guys do! Be good. -Bill Alan James Co.

[@frameyourlifewithnykohl9951]

Do you make leather goods for someone who is wanting to sell hand made handbags and wallets?

[@johngatlin5595]

Wow!! Congratulations!!! I Love Buckle Guy, looking forward to what's to come. Also still a BIG Weaver fan.

[@marqbarq5977]

I’ve purchased a few things from Buckle Guy. Always been extremely impressed with what comes in the mail.

[@jeremycorvialis4085]

Wicked awesome! Didn't realize you guys had done so much with, and really for, Weaver. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to their products in the early oughts, so I guess I took their presence for granted. Great to see things growing and evolving! And most of all, thank you for bringing us along on the journey.

[@michaelhada1865]

I look forward to your chisel designs. I hope to see some round hole chisels as well. Good luck on your new venture.

[@ffotograffydd]

If you could persuade Weaver to get a U.K. distributor I’d be forever grateful, I’ve been wanting to buy a Weaver clicker press for ages, but they don’t ship them to the U.K. And a huge thumbs up for Buckle Guy, I’ve bought a few things from them, all great quality. I just wish shipping from the USA wasn’t so expensive.

[@susanpreston9438]

Totally agree please Weaver sell in the UK!

[@LCBJedi]

Would you consider setting up an EU-shopping point? Importing into EU from the EU is expensive, both in terms of postage, but also in terms of taxes and fees.

[@freezinweasle1]

Looking forward to follow you and buckle guy! I always appreciate watching your videos and will give Buckle Guy a try.

[@audenhealey2643]

I buy from Weaver and Buckleguy all the time!! My request for Buckleguy is to make the hardware on the website easier to navigate. I just email them what I'm looking for and they email me back, but the website is not very user friendly. I also wish I could get everything I need for bag hardware in the gold-plated brass finish. Zipper pulls and rivets come to mind as things they didn't have last time I looked.

[@ericgauthier8695]

Been purchasing from Buckleguy for a Few years now and I LOVE THEM !!!

[@mikeswaim2670]

Thanks. I just placed an order with BuckleGuy about 2 hours ago.

[@melmerc40]

Congrats! Very excited to see what comes from your new collab with Buckle Guy, one of my favorites!

[@andrewcutlip1412]

Holy moly don't do that! Made my heart stop.

[@Corter]

sorryyyyyyy 😬

[@sherylbyers466]

Glad you will still be making videos!

[@Hankster651]

SO glad you're not leaving KZbin! Also, glad your parting with Weaver is amicable. I love dealing with them and buy virtually all my stuff from them. A creative person like you needs fresh challenges and opportunities and so I wish you the absolute best of luck. I'll be checking out Buckleguy for any items of interest not offered by Weaver. Enjoy the new vistas!

[@soladeos]

that was not nice. needed to grab my AED to restart things after reading that title. Happy for you for your new sponsorship!!! i recently started using BG myself. looking forward to all that you're gonna bring.

[@FudgedDiceRoll]

Buckle Guy is my go-to shop when it comes to my hardware. Customer service is great, selection is awesome, and I have yet to have any QA/QC issues with anything I've ordered through them.

[@Corter]

The last batch of custom stuff they sent us was 10,000 pieces that we hand sorted and had ZERO qc issues. This is before we were working with them, just a customer. It's truly unbelievable tbh

[@fireemtguy]

This is exciting news, I love Buckleguy and I use them for almost all my supplies

[@ccrepinssek]

So excited for you guys! You do a really good job with your content, so much value! Wish you all the best on your new route 🍀

[@cadebryan]

Hey Corter my name is Cade Bryan, I am a student minoring in business and for one of my classes I have been tasked with performing an entrepreneurial case study. A little background of me I am attending flight school with a minor in business and I am a leather hobbyist thanks to you! For my case study I would really love to interview you to analyze your business and the success you have had, it shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes of your time and I would really appreciate any response, thank you!

[@itchyfiretruck]

Congrats! As a guy who learned leather working/stitching years ago and getting back into it after seeing your videos, I’m glad to see that’s why you started it. Keep it up my guy 👍

[@songbird857]

I love BuckleGuy!! I bought some beautiful brass hardware for my daughter’s backpack from them. Looking forward to see the chisels you design with them. I love that you’re using another company in Massachusetts too 😊

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Yep Buckle Guy is quite an outfit, I've known of them 4 quite a few years, I believe U R making a smart move. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@josh_lao24]

I just recently started buying from Buckle Guy. So far, I am extremely happy with the variety of their selection.

[@mandywaynick8725]

I legit just placed my first order of buckles from buckleguy a few days ago, I knew I wanted solid pieces and I loved brass so I ordered like 18 buckles and I also got a wallet kit because I'm new and i figured that was a good place to start. I'm new to leather and they had the best prices for the buckles that I could find (at least not having to order in bulk to get the good price). I should get my order in a few days, yay! Also I'm considering getting weavers bevel tool and edging knife.

[@PeteSudlow]

Wow! Congrats on the exciting new opportunities! Can't wait to see what you guys develop in the future. I'm glad that you still have a good relationship with Weaver!

[@michaelgudbrandson7200]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing Buckle Guy, I will have to check out their hardware! I've been trying to make a nice (yet budget friendly) logo stamp... where would you recommend for that?

[@susanpreston9438]

Good luck, love Buckleguy and looking forward to the tray video

[@memakattak]

Congrats on the new deal. Does this mean you won't be selling those brass handle exacto knives?

[@Corter]

oh we will! we're going to be doing our own three tools - the awl, corter pounder, and brass handle. We have all but the corter pounder done and stocked, just waiting on that to release the whole bundle (and separates!)

[@mzalshevano6145]

Whew i was about to say, I just found your videos and love your stuff!

[@stevenspragg3728]

What is that watch?! Looks awesome Congrats on the move!

[@ianthomas3653]

Congrats! looking forward to see what the next step looks like. needed a reason to replace my cheap'o stitching chisels too.

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

I have what I hope isn't s dumb question, and forgive me if it's in one of your other videos that I have not had a chance to watch yet. Where did the name Corter come from, and what do double hooks mean? Thank you.

[@Corter]

no such thing as dumb questions! Corter came from my AOL Instant Messenger screen name in highschool which was CorterLifeCrisis, which is a john mayer lyric "might be a quarter life crisis" except the QU spelling was taken. I shortened it to "corter" when I started using message boards The double hooks mean whatever - they could be fish hooks becuase we live on Cape Cod, they could be curved gloving needles, but ultimately they are a C and an L crossing for Corter Leather :)

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

@@Corter what a cool story about the name and mark. I like it! Funny. I live in New Mexico and the other day I saw a car decal with two hooks quite similar to your logo. I was like, hmmm since we live in the desert that is kinda out of place here---what could that mean in the greater scheme of things...life and all. It reminded me of you guys, so I sat in the car for a bit looking up possible meanings. But now you've explained what it means to you, so that's good enough for me. Thanks for sharing your story.❤

[@colton9150]

I'm kinda new to the channel but I gotta say this video was really nice and the transparency is amazing

[@rfeldtz]

Are you still publishing a pattern for the hippie bag?

[@kaywaimama]

I'm so excited to get these products!!! I've been looking for these products for years and they are just too expensive. I'm so happy you guys are developing new ones that are more affordable and high quality. I've been a customer of BuckleGuy. So excited!!!

[@DavZell]

Glad you're not leaving! Unrelated: what watch were you wearing in this video? Thanks!

[@Corter]

We'd never leave! And thank you :) It's a Helson Shark Diver, brass with the jade dial. I have no idea how they offer such a beatiful watch for the money but I've got it in two colors and absolutely love that it matches my leather tools and patinas haha!

[@DavZell]

@@Corter Thanks! Which size did you get? I see 40, 42, and 45.

[@Corter]

@@DavZell I've got a 42 on in this video but I'm also almost 6 and a half feet tall with 5 1/2" palms, an 8" wrist, and forearms that have been doing leatherwork 60 hours a week for 15 years haha - they wear big and chunky and they've got some heft being solid brass cases, I'd err on the smaller side if you're between two sizes. I was at checkout with the 45 and i'm VERY glad I thought twise and went 42, and this is my "smallest" watch by numbers. It wears bigger than a 45mm seiko diver.

[@mikelacombe8874]

Love Buckle Guy, and I love to buy their panels, so nice not to have to get an entire side when I am not even sure if I like the leather.

[@MultiFish]

I love this. You guys just do it right. Love Weaver, love Chuck. A change is as good as a rest. Can’t wait to get my hands on a set of irons. ❤️❤️❤️

[@alexissolaris]

I have no idea if your ever respond to comments but like where is the buckle guy factory? I have always assumed China. 100 dollars for a set of pricking irons or for a single pricking iron? I would say both KS Blade and Sinabroks are close to the 100 mark per iron. I wonder if this why Buckleguy hasn't restocked their line of Sinabroks irons in 5-6 months.

[@Corter]

Their factory is overseas, yea - it's important to note though that, unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to make the quality they produce domestically these days because the generational knowledge of casting has been gone in the US for decades. We tried 10 different American foundries desperately aiming to keep our metal stuff made in the usa, and no one could beat the quality of their work. I'll be transparent, we pay more per unit than we did making them in the USA. But the quality and finishing is unparalleled and I've been designing and having custom cast metal work made for almost 15 years at this point. That's a totally honest take, I made the same comment a year ago about them before we were working together in the capacity we are now.

[@alexissolaris]

@@Corter Interesting and unfortunate that we've de-industrialized to this point as a country. I suspect some where in the US is a company that can do what you need but they're probably using those skills to make weapons for the military or for civilians. It's just conjecture but I would expect high quality casting is required for reliability.

[@ChristopherDrinkard]

Congrats!!! I literally just bought some leather form Buckle Guy 😅👏🏼

[@brentlarsen6974]

I love Buckleguy. I just switched to using their rivets. They have a better selection and higher quality.

[@edkovac8978]

Good luck to the new era! I look forward to seeing some new exciting and colourful projects from you. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧

[@goldenthunderbird7187]

OMG I was literally cheering at my PC so happy for you guys I love BuckleGuy!

[@sons.moon.leather]

This is really cool news, super excited for the new chisels and to see what y’all do with the Buckle Guy panels

[@benfanman]

This is awesome!!! Just got turned onto Buckleguy recently, and I’ve been super happy with their products.

[@mp_martin]

I use Buckleguy when I have to - their shipping is absurdly high and their brass is made in China (they claim it is in their factory). Glad to see that you're going to continue to make videos.

[@Corter]

It is, they own the factory - have for decades. Unfortunately generational foundry knowledge left the USA a long time ago, there just aren't the resources to make the quality here that they produce over there. I've tried over a dozen US foundries and they're the best quality I've ever seen (they're also not the cheapest, which is a common misconception. Their finishing is phenomenal) Lots of proprietary techniques going on that I'll never be able to share, but are super interesting and make their hardware the best quality IMO. It's why we have them make all of our custom pieces, you can't beat em.

[@robewanchuk6757]

Congrats. Love your videos and can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@SteveB258]

Very cool! BuckleGuy is my go-to for a lot of stuff. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

[@benroller8915]

Cool stuff! Buckle Guy always has the goods. Weaver's good too. But hey, a 6mm diamond chisel would be rad in your new endeavors... Congrats!