About the Instructor

 Bryan Mathis /  Knife Making , Leatherwork Instructor ,& (Property Owner).

I am a full time Leather Crafter / Knife Maker and Retired Firefighter / Paramedic from the City of Orlando Fire Department. I retired after having spent 31 years in the Fire Service. 

I have been married to my wife Briana for the last 33 years and we have 2 kids and 2 grandsons & 1 Granddaughter. Briana retired from the Police Department as a Detective and is a big part of our Custom Leather Business.

Knive Making

I make Custom & Fire Service Style Knives via Forging and Stock Removal Knives. I learned a great deal of my Early Knifemaking from Chad Bowlin (Black Hog Knives), Jim Crowell MS, Greg Neely MS, and Matt Chase ( Hogtooth Knives). I have been and continue to hone my skills at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing in Texarkana Tx. whenever i can. and I will be testing for Journeyman in the American Bladesmith Society in the next year or two

Leatherwork

I have done all kinds of leatherwork over the last 25 years but I specialize in Multitool Sheaths, Knife Sheaths, Fire Service Gear , Waxed Canvas, EDC Gear, Belts, Etc...We have sent gear all over North America and about 20 different countries. Our business website is www.fdleatherworks.com

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