Portsmith - Kit cuir et accessoires (second choix)

I was nervous about ordering a seconds kit but honestly I can't even find the flaws. The hardware is solid brass and feels way heavier than what I've gotten from craft stores, and all the pieces were bagged and labeled. Stitching this tote up now and it's going together beautifully.

I was nervous ordering a seconds kit, but the leather cuts are clean and the only flaw I've found is a faint mark on one panel. The included hardware went together without any fuss, and the tote holds its shape nicely even half full.

The hardware pieces feel solid and substantial, and the leather has that rich, natural smell that makes you want to start stitching right away. Even though it's marked as seconds, I couldn't find a single flaw in the hides—they're perfect for the tote I'm planning.