Breifcase Repair

If you've ever owned a breifcase you know how much abuse they go through and how important they are to a smoothly running business. I made this beauty 3 years ago and boy it could tell some stories. One of the coolest features of the bag is the handle…

One of the coolest features of the bag is the handle. My father, the craftsman of the age, sculpted the handle from a solid piece of Cocobolo, a tropical hardwood that is so dense it will sink when placed in water. Once the handle was shaped it was cut horizontally as to place the brass rings inside the handle ends. Then a brass pin was driven through each end to secure the handle. It is by far the most exquisite handle I've ever seen.