Small is good - Handgun Leather

designing holsters for concealed carry, and tooling leather, are the kinds of endeavors you are either really good at--or really bad at. There's not much "in-between" latitude. I happen to be really bad at it. Maybe my envy and inability is what makes me appreciate a fine holster even more. Tony Kanaly is one of those guys who's really good at it, the creep. Tony met with Milt in 1983 as an amateur holster enthusiast. He just wanted to talk about leather, holsters and design with someone he respected. "I just wanted to sit down for 20 minutes or so, ask a few questions and talk about holster ideas. I wasn't looking for a job, already had one," Tony said. Three hours later, he was working in the shop. In 1990 Milt wanted to cut back on his involvement in the business and asked Tony to buy half the company. When Milt passed away in 1995, Tony bought the rest of the business.

"Most people don't realize how small we are," Tony related. "There are only five of us here, but each one of us has a permit to carry and all of us shoot competition." Tony also pointed out, "Unlike shops where an employee is responsible for only a certain sequence in the production process, each item we produce is made from start to finish by a single craftsman. We feel this exemplifies the pride and extra care our craftsmen take in seeing the project through to the end." When yours comes in the mail, look on the back. The initials you see will be those of the fellow who made it. It's their signature and they're proud enough of their work.

For more information, contact Milt Sparks Leather; (208) 377-5577; www.miltsparks.com

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