Leather for handle... where to buy

[Ringneck]

I have a longbow that I would like to replace the leather handle on. Where can I find some nice black leather that would be suitable to stitch one up?

[Hackbow]

Goodwill or other thrift store. Purses, women's boots and skirts. Usually not more than $4-5 dollars and you'll have enough to do several handles and some left over.

[Ringneck]

I hadn't thought of that, Hackbow. Thanks for the tip.

[Dick in Seattle]

there is usually a scrap bin at any Tandy Leather outlet, too.  If you have one near you, check it out.

[Crimson mist]

Try leather unlimited  you can get large scrap cheap

[talkingcabbage]

I'm not sure about the town you're in, but here we have a moccossin/leather maker here and a couple of shoe doctors that always have little scraps of leather that they're willing to get rid of.  They just throw them away anyhow.

[shamus]

Have to agree with the thrift stores. Old purses, leather jackets, etc are a good source of leather.

I got some leather sample swatches from a furniture store that worked pretty well.

But usually I use cane on my bows. It makes a great grip.

[snakewood3]

Or you could just PM me your mailing address and I'll send you a piece of real nice black dyed bison, makes an awesome grip wrap.

[Ringneck]

Thanks guys! Snakewood3, I sent you a pm.