Carhartt Denim Apron

Carhartt Denim ApronWe'd always been a little dubious of using an apron for the sort of jobs around the garage, house or garden that we do. That's until we started using one. Turns out aprons are really useful for when you just pop out to do a quick job (rather than climbing into your overalls). I leave mine near the garage door and it reminds me to stick it on when I'm in there regardless. Louise uses hers in the greenhouse and when she's out picking crops from the

Niwaki sharpening stones and Camellia oil - you can either watch our Instagram video (just click on the box) or you can read our Tinker and Fix 'how to' maintenance mindset blog

For us its also important for them to be a pleasure to use - both functionally with a sharp clean cut and ergonomically

This means two things - firstly it's useful that the same apron fits both of us (I'm 6ft 3 and Lou is 5ft 5) as we can adjust it to fit

Couple of small wear marks on cuffs but nothing I'd describe as serious

Quilted shoulder and elbow pads - four large front pockets

This sounds stupid

for regular sharpening

functional and built to last

Northumberland

Dark green heavy waxed cotton canvas

Hinged along longest side with a positive click shut

for grinding out rough and damaged blades