Hello and welcome to Caledonian Craftsman!

I’m Kindred, the guy behind the shop. Starting my leatherwork in 2016 with commissions for friends and family, Caledonian Craftsman was born out of a passion for leatherwork and woodwork. As time went by I began to focus more on my interest in history, now clearly reflected in much of my catalogue, which includes pieces for re-enactment and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).

Leatherwork

Respect for the product is central to my work. The vast majority of leather I use is a by-product of the meat industry and all leather is purchased from retailers that source leather from reliable, sustainable tanneries around the world. The nonstandard hides I use are sourced from traditional hunters, helping to support their often centuries old way of life. To minimize waste, offcuts are used in smaller projects where possible. Using these materials, I endeavour to build leather products that, when properly cared for, can last you a life-time.

Woodwork

While not currently a huge part of my ranges, all my Woodwork is done with a passion for the natural materials I use. All of the wood used is sustainable sourced from FSC certified suppliers or it is collected myself as deadwood on forest floors or driftwood. The wood is then patiently worked with hand tools, working with the natural lines of the wood and adding to the natural beauty of the wood where possible.