So I went ahead had worked with what I had. I worked off and on for a month and have it nearly complete. At least complete enough to use. I still need to do something to the face. The leftover stitch holes and the magnet back will obviously need to get covered. Initially I was just going to secure a badge over it. I have been thinking of a full design on the from of my family crest, but don't know how I would do that.


The clasp was removed and the top of the front panel was trimmed.
The magnetic closure items were kept in the same positions.
It is now 6" tall when closed.


The sholder strap was removed and the side leather was cut along the old stitch holes down reattached, It is now 1.25" think.


The shoulder strap attachments were stitched on to the back.
Now a chain can be attached or a belt run thru the rings.


Using existing rivets on the shoulder strap, I attached the front clasp hardware to make a belt and added the belt keeper. I sill have a 12" strip of shoulder strap with an attached buckle left over. Don't know what, if anything, I will do with that.


The inside holds all I need. Keys, Phone, Smoke and Lighter. The inside pocket is very handy to put ID, CC/ATM and some Cash. This allows me to leave the wallet at home.


Here is a picture of it on.