Thank you all sincerely for the kind words.
P.W., this one is of normal design and construction. I varied the flap style to make sure it didn't look like another. I try for something that is "plausibly" a design that existed in the day. The simpler the design, the less chance of it being not HC.
Jerry, I know your leatherwork, and was greatly pleased that you purchased my bag in Knoxville. That is quite a compliment. Truth be told, I was keeping that one for myself but my wife told me to take it to the show. She wisely said, "you can always make another for yourself later". :-)
Mike, I will look forward to meeting you in person at CLA. You riding across the country with David Rase?
Many thanks, and God Bless, Marc
