Just to endorse what has been siad about bills straps . I got him to carve me one, and once I saw it I asked him not to put any colour on it, with the exeption of his trade mark (a small ladybird)six years later I still have only the one strap, Its worn in, and has a outstanding worn leather colour, It's soft and light and you don't know that you have it on.Bill also carves belts and bags if ever you are looking for an one off present   Merry Christmas to all.Oombanjo