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My name is Allen Williams.  My introduction to leatherwork began when I was 12 years old.  A neighbour, Mrs. Pitfield, came to my new school, Bridgeview, in Pt. Edward and asked if anyone was interested in learning leather tooling.  As I have always been interested in drawing I thought why not.  During the after school classes I made a comb case, a purse for my mother and a pocket secretary for myself, which I still have.

I bought books by Al Stohlman, got a subscription to " The Craftsman ", now "The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal", and began to practice and make gifts for friends and family.

The demand for my work grew and I decided to sell my work at a flea market.  The children used to stand by my table and watch me work.  Soon you could hear them run down the aisleways shouting, "Mommy, Daddy, come watch the leatherman!”  In 1984 I became " The Leatherman ".

 On three occasions from 1990 - 1993, I entered my work in international competitions in the U.S.A. and each time I received a first place recognition.

     Of late I have been getting some saddle & harness repair work as well as re-enactment gear, gunbelts, holsters, frogs, shields, vambraces etc.

     My aim is to build for you what you need but can not find.  That is what keeps my work new and challenging.  What amazes me about leatherwork is that even after many years I feel like I have only scratched the surface of what can be done.  I am happy to say that my products are being used world-wide now.