Cavscout,
Those look really nice!

Panache,
Embossing has the advantages that it consistently gives a highly uniform product and it is quickly replicated. There are some very elaborate designs that would be almost impossible to hand carve and stamp.

On the other hand, I can take most any simple line drawing and put it into leather. No elaborate engraving or casting process required for a stamp. And no minimal quantity required to return the investment cost of the stamp.

I made one belt with a celtic knot design for myself and frankly, it was boring doing the same knot over and over. It also took most of a week to do it!

Cavscout has his niche, and I have mine and we are not competing. (I'm waiting for a celtic knot belt from him right now.)

Just thought I would share the differences with you and anyone else out there who might be curious about the difference between embossing and carving. Each has it's place.

Tom