Kāhu Leather

Kāhu Leather Kāhu leather makes custom leather goods. Each piece is handcrafted to the highest standards.

This is one of the most complicated and rewarding projects I’ve done to date. I was honorered to create this case to pro...
14/08/2025

This is one of the most complicated and rewarding projects I’ve done to date. I was honorered to create this case to protect and carry a very special wooden katana sword and dagger used in Judos “Kime no Kata” .
The carvings are of the kodokan flower and the nz judo fern which is made of tied black belts. The words are “kodokan” and “aroha nui”
The case opens to reveal a black velvet interior with a snug leather area for the dagger and four recycled rimu and leather circles that cradle the katana.
Thank you to my great friend and Sensei Yui Sakamoto, you are an inspiration.

What’s the only thing better than a school holiday project…… When the project is creating a Viking helmet that is straig...
18/04/2025

What’s the only thing better than a school holiday project…… When the project is creating a Viking helmet that is straight out of your 10 year old son’s imagination!!
I LOVED working with you Mātai you have a sharp eye for design and detail, a mean baseball stitch and you are an absolute menace with a boffer sword. Keep being you! I can’t wait to see the next project….

I love collaborating on a project with other talented leathersmiths and Xavier Napoleon you are one of the best!!
18/04/2025

I love collaborating on a project with other talented leathersmiths and Xavier Napoleon you are one of the best!!

I am privileged to be able to make these knife sheathes for these stunning Damascus steel knives thanks Tony!! Southern ...
18/04/2025

I am privileged to be able to make these knife sheathes for these stunning Damascus steel knives thanks Tony!! Southern Alps Trophy Hunting New Zealand Ltd

18/04/2025

My first attempt at a tutorial,
This is one way to align your stitching holes. I found this method useful when using very thick leather such as on a sheath.

A kaleidoscope of knife sheathes! 7 different styles, 25 sheathes in total, a mixture of bovine and buffalo leather, all...
13/09/2024

A kaleidoscope of knife sheathes!
7 different styles, 25 sheathes in total, a mixture of bovine and buffalo leather, all hand stitched and finished with love. quite the undertaking.
Best of luck this weekend Paul Mercer your knives are stunning, check out his work here-
https://www.mercerindustriesnz.com/

This beautiful tablet cover with stylus holder and document pocket has made it to its new owner in Switzerland!!
30/08/2024

This beautiful tablet cover with stylus holder and document pocket has made it to its new owner in Switzerland!!

Finally finished this beautiful elven inspired quiver. 2.5ml carved bovine leather with faux fur lining and wooden base.
03/08/2024

Finally finished this beautiful elven inspired quiver. 2.5ml carved bovine leather with faux fur lining and wooden base.

My latest piece of leather art to compliment the stunning Totara Burr knife of master knife maker - Tony Pidgeon, Southe...
26/06/2024

My latest piece of leather art to compliment the stunning Totara Burr knife of master knife maker - Tony Pidgeon, Southern Alps Trophy Hunting New Zealand Ltd
This handcarved image is of the main divide from the west coast and includes Kotuku (Mt Tasman) in the foreground and Aoraki (Mt Cook) in the distance.
The sheath is hand stitched 3.5mm bovine leather lined with kangaroo hide and air brushed with medium brown dye.

Two beautiful sheathes for the stunning knives of Brent Sandow.
20/06/2024

Two beautiful sheathes for the stunning knives of Brent Sandow.

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