Leather Stacked Handle Screwdrivers (?)

[Junebuggy]

I am sorry if this has been already discussed, I couldn't find any info on it so, I will
ask members if they have any info on some leather stacked handle screwdrivers. I have found
a couple and I'm wondering if anyone has any idea of the history of these, possibly where they
were made. They are a very unique driver. Thank You!

 

[username2]

That's really cool.

I was wondering why you don't see tool handles more along the lines of fancy knives, but it occurred to me that leather discs (and twisting motions) imply an expensive tang design for a screwdriver.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Cool, never seen one

 

[Iridium rand]

That's really cool.

I was wondering why you don't see tool handles more along the lines of fancy knives, but it occurred to me that leather discs (and twisting motions) imply an expensive tang design for a screwdriver.

I was actually thinking the same thing recently, A few do exist like some picard hammers and some axes etc. but I think there wouldn’t be a huge market for most like screwdrivers since tools are seen as purely functional products, even among enthusiasts like around here given how often you see the phrase “tool polisher” thrown around

High end knives have quite a bit of a following behind them and being extremely general purpose have a broader appeal,

 

[neophyte]

Leather handles like that are sometimes seen on high end masonry trowels, like the ones made by W. Rose.
The trowel handles are also sold separately so you can retrofit your trowel, or replace a worn out handle.
Certain standard types of “Industrial” knives als seem to come with leather scales as the traditional handle material, or at least one of the possible handle materials.
other than the aforementioned Estwing hammers, which have always come with Leather handles as an option, and certain military and fine knives, and the masonry trowels, you really don’t come across leather handles much nowadays.

It wouldn’t surprise me if leather handles were once a standard handle option, sort of like the ubiquitous “Lutz” wood file handles, or the ubiquitous Cellulose plastic screwdriver handles, or the formerly ubiquitous boxwood handles that most British chisel makers offered, which now seem to be a specialty thing.
Maybe whoever used to make the leather handles stopped, and nobody else stepped in to continue?

 

[slowtwitch73]

I think time marched on.. lot quicker and cheaper to use other materials, and other than style, I haven't heard of any great advantage to leather.

They are fun and easy to diy...

 

[username2]

I was actually thinking the same thing recently, A few do exist like some picard hammers and some axes etc. but I think there wouldn’t be a huge market for most like screwdrivers since tools are seen as purely functional products, even among enthusiasts like around here given how often you see the phrase “tool polisher” thrown around

High end knives have quite a bit of a following behind them and being extremely general purpose have a broader appeal,

Oh well, there's always Nepros uber-fancy ratchets. My guess is that they are mostly used as gifts in Japan. If anyone made a leather handle screwdriver (probably not discs) I suppose it would be them. Knives are a funny beast, I just buy Morakniv's and treat them as semi-disposable.

 

[Under_Pressure]

Estwing still offers a surprisingly wide range of hammers and hatchets using it.

Amazon.com : estwing leather handle hammer

www.amazon.com

Their standard now is of course the blue synthetic material, which for a regularly used hammer would be my choice just because Estwing's have a reputation for being hard on your arm anyway, so any antivibe help you can get from the handle covering is welcome.

 

[slowtwitch73]

Stacked leather is an Estwing 'trademark' at this point. I suspect it provides as much dampening as the synth stuff.

I guess one positive is if the poop really hit the fan you could eat your handle like the pioneers who ate their moccasins. Tactical stacked leather?

 

[username2]

Stacked leather is an Estwing 'trademark' at this point. I suspect it provides as much dampening as the synth stuff.

I guess one positive is if the poop really hit the fan you could eat your handle like the pioneers who ate their moccasins. Tactical stacked leather?

That's a great idea. Maybe tacti-cool wrapped paracord handles.

 

[Junebuggy]

 

[Fedwrench]

Stacked leather is an Estwing 'trademark' at this point. I suspect it provides as much dampening as the synth stuff.

I guess one positive is if the poop really hit the fan you could eat your handle like the pioneers who ate their moccasins. Tactical stacked leather?

I'm sure Kabar, Ontario, and now out of business Camillus would be happy to hear of Eastwing's monopoly on a stacked leather handle

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

@Junebuggy Those are pretty cool. I like others have a Eastwing that is one of my favourite hammers. Bet years ago if those laid around the blacksmith shop rats would chew up those handles.
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