Could you send me a link to the eBay seller who sells all of that for $50 please. Minus the worthless vice. I've searched and can't find such a kit for $50. Thanks.
Kibler's Hunting Pouch
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longcruise
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Well , my first reaction was $155 !! 
Then I gave it more thought. It's all there. Even the stitching pony. I make quite a few bags. Some to sell, some for family, some for myself and some that are just given away on impulse. If I had nothing but a desire to make a bag, gathering all the materials included alone would be pushing $100. Then, there is the knowledge and experience already built in along with all the instruction needed to complete the project.
If one wants to get into leather working then go purchase all the stuff and get started. If you want a nice bag and you're not looking to launch into the leather working hobby this is a good high quality product.
Probably not $155 dollars worth of materials there! There's a profit margin. Jim isn't running a Muzzle loaders benevolent or social welfare society
Then I gave it more thought. It's all there. Even the stitching pony. I make quite a few bags. Some to sell, some for family, some for myself and some that are just given away on impulse. If I had nothing but a desire to make a bag, gathering all the materials included alone would be pushing $100. Then, there is the knowledge and experience already built in along with all the instruction needed to complete the project.
If one wants to get into leather working then go purchase all the stuff and get started. If you want a nice bag and you're not looking to launch into the leather working hobby this is a good high quality product.
Probably not $155 dollars worth of materials there! There's a profit margin. Jim isn't running a Muzzle loaders benevolent or social welfare society
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I think I recognize that horn.
nchawkeye
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Damn proud to carry it, have taken it hunting, with my Woodsrunner...Beautiful weather here in NC but, haven't seen any deer yet...That's an excuse to keep hunting...
Yes, Jeff Po boy Luke ,among others , offers beautiful professionally finished hunting bags for less.
Of course Kibler's kit includes the tools and instructions to make your own variation. So you can, with additional leather make other bags or knife, and tomahawk sheaths.
I would be tempted if the price were less, say $90!
And also buy a copy of the book Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch by T. C. Albert.
Or “build a man a fire, and he’ll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm the rest of his life”
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I've looked at the promo that arrived via email, I've been making my own bags so have my own clamp and tools to do so.
Maybe a 2 option, being with or without the tool set and clamp would appeal to a broader market.
Not trying to undercut Mr. Kibler but do a search on Amazon for tooling leather and a stitching pony and you will see that there are way cheaper options. The only plus on the Kibler bag is that the leather is pre-cut to shape. But I have to give it to him for bringing it to fruition and hope he has success in this venture, and he will.
Mark E. Prickett
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CNC equipment, insurance, employee salary, tax,electric, materials, building maintenance and two dogs to feed before the Kiblers get to pay them selves. My hat is off to them, an American company doing what it takes to succeed in this country is an amazing thing. I bet Jim makes about $10 per hour if you ever saw the hours he invests in this company. If they can earn a profit by stocking and selling other items its just good business practices. God bless the Kiblers.
Totally agree.
Two left hands and ten thumbs. Even with the videos, etc if I made one it would look like a kindergarten project.
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He's gonna have to just sell the leather besides the kit. All the future professional Kibler bag makers out there won't need a new tool kit everytime they make one. The real money is in the leather.
Brokennock
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Yes, one could buy much of this stuff from Amazon, and get no support post purchase, and not be supporting small American business.
One could buy unknown junk from an unknown business on Amazon or elsewhere on the internet.
Or one could support a small American entrepreneur, who has a reputation for not peddling junk, and if there is a problem with something he sells,,, he takes care of it.
Might it be cheaper to buy each tool and piece in the kit separately online? Sure. But for someone who has an interest in getting started in leather work this kit gets them tools and materials that are precut (and can thus be traced for future patterns and adjustments) and instructions from a master of the craft to get them started and have what they need to continue.....
Trying to ignore the insanely ignorant comments about the clamp being worthless.......
One could buy unknown junk from an unknown business on Amazon or elsewhere on the internet.
Or one could support a small American entrepreneur, who has a reputation for not peddling junk, and if there is a problem with something he sells,,, he takes care of it.
Might it be cheaper to buy each tool and piece in the kit separately online? Sure. But for someone who has an interest in getting started in leather work this kit gets them tools and materials that are precut (and can thus be traced for future patterns and adjustments) and instructions from a master of the craft to get them started and have what they need to continue.....
Trying to ignore the insanely ignorant comments about the clamp being worthless.......
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64Springer
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Move over Joan of Arc.
Brokennock
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Sorry, I got distracted and didn't finish my materials and tools comparison above.
What if Mr. Kibler offered a kit option that included his current rifle/smoothbore kit, and the tools needed to finish it?
But, at a price slightly higher than it would be to track everything down themself.....themselves......
Would this not be a good opportunity for someone who has never built a gun, doesn't have the tools, and has always had the desire to try,,,, to get everything they need to be successful (except patience and other intangible qualities that can't be purchased) and nothing that they don't need?
What if Mr. Kibler offered a kit option that included his current rifle/smoothbore kit, and the tools needed to finish it?
But, at a price slightly higher than it would be to track everything down themself.....themselves......
Would this not be a good opportunity for someone who has never built a gun, doesn't have the tools, and has always had the desire to try,,,, to get everything they need to be successful (except patience and other intangible qualities that can't be purchased) and nothing that they don't need?
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Brokennock
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Who said anything about HC/PC?
If you are referring to the stitching,,, saddle stitching versus a machine has nothing to do with HC/PC, even if saddle is more correct.
It's about quality, a proper saddle stitch with properly poked holes using a sharp diamond awl is a vastly superior stitch to a machine's "lock" stitch.
Mark E. Prickett
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I have made a few bags over the years, this kit looks like a good start for someone who always wanted to make their own bag but was afraid to take the leap, I also believe if you were to gather the needed equipment, leather and such then put in a bit of research as to the style and how to you would be way past the asking price. Seems a fair price. Now JAMES KIBLER lets get a left-handed rifle on board.
BillyC
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We’ll it’s obvious you think this kit is great and I believe if Kim Kibler is selling it then it will be great. I just think the average guy that needs one hunting bag isn’t going to spend $155 on a kit, even if it does include some tools he might never use again. like I said, to each his own.
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