Makers Cabinet Leather Case for Hovel Pencil Sharpener natural

The leather case from Makers Cabinet protects the Høvel pencil plane on the move – crafted from vegetable-tanned leather from the Tuscan tannery Badalassi Carlo, made in Italy. The case is constructed from a single piece of leather that folds completely around the plane and is secured with a flap. The leather is a warm natural tone that develops an individually varied patina with touch and time.

Features

• Vegetable-tanned leather: Tanning is carried out exclusively with plant-based tannins – no chromium salts. The leather initially feels firm and slightly rough, becoming softer with use and developing a deeper, darker colour in the areas that are touched most frequently.
• Single-piece construction: The case is crafted from one continuous piece and folds completely around the Høvel, with the blade and brass body fully covered on all sides.
• Flap closure: A folding flap holds the plane securely in place without the need for press studs or zips – the closure becomes softer over time and adapts to your usage pattern.
• Badalassi Carlo Tannery, Tuscany: Badalassi Carlo is a member of the Pelle Vegetale Consortium, which certifies traditional vegetable tanning methods. The leather is dyed throughout, so scratches and marks become an optical part of the surface rather than appearing as damage.

Use & Tips

• Carrying in your bag: The Høvel has a finely honed carbon steel blade – the case keeps the cutting edge protected and prevents unwanted contact with other items in your pen case or rucksack.
• Caring for the leather: Vegetable-tanned leather responds well to leather care fats or waxes based on plant oils. Occasional light maintenance preserves suppleness and slows down surface drying.
• Breaking-in period: Fresh from the box, the leather is quite stiff. After a few weeks of use, it adapts to the shape of the plane and sits more comfortably in hand.
• Combination with the wooden base: If you use the Høvel at your desk on the walnut or cork base, keep the case for transport – this keeps your plane and blades protected even when moving frequently.

For Leather Enthusiasts

Badalassi Carlo is one of the few Italian tanneries that works exclusively with plant-based tannins from tree bark and plant extracts – a process that is considerably slower than the common chromium tanning method and gives the leather a dense, firm structure. The leather is full-grain: the natural grain structure of the hide is retained and visible on the surface. Each hide is a unique piece with slight colour variations and structural differences that are part of the material's character.

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