JustaDom
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First, congratulations on your collaring. I understand you may already have found what you are looking for but as a leather craftsman I thought of a few things you may want to consider as I read through the posts.
Generally there are three choices in materials: leather, rubber and metal. The best metal collars are made of materials that do not rust and can be worn even in the shower, bath or while swimming. You're looking for an obvious collar and there are certainly models that are very obvious. The disadvantages are that they tend to be more expensive and some people have skin allergies to the various alloys. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to make sure you can return it if skin reactions are a concern. Aluminum is light and doesn't rust, stainless steel is heavy and strong and some really expensive collars come in titanium or titanium alloys. The well made ones are very nice, enough to make me want to get into metalworking myself.
Rubber collars are interesting, they avoid some of the disadvantages of metal collars and leather and obviously ideal for those with a rubber fetish. Unlike leather, they are fine in water and shine up really well with armor all.
Leather collars are "traditional" if there is such a thing and are my material of choice. Leather collars have the widest variety and are the easiest to find someone to custom make what you want or in an uncommon size. You should be a savvy shopper though when it comes to leather, a lot of what is commonly out there and that the vanilla public comes across isn't going to hold up to daily use. The best material in wide use is latigo which is strong, thick and ideal for prolonged contact against the skin. I would suggest asking before you buy if the rivets and other materials are made of brass. Nickel platted brass is as bright and shiny as steel but doesn't become corroded like the cheap nickel plated steel some people use. Leather should have more care than metal or rubber but it has a wonderful feel and texture that you just can't get from strictly man made materials.
If I'm visualizing your description properly, I don't recall coming across something that matches it precisely. It seems like you want the two ends to meet in the center of the throat and then connected by a lock – I have seen some chain maile collars made that will achieve that effect and be pretty obvious.
I've sent you a sketch of what I think you described via email and if that's what you're looking for that would be a very simple design and easy to make, I or someone else would just need some neck measurements, the thickness and width you wanted and if you wanted any other custom touches or lining, rivets, extra D-rings and a strap.
Again, congratulations and please accept my my best wishes to you and yours.
Joe
< Message edited by JustaDom -- 5/19/2006 4:45:43 AM >
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Real LOCKING Collar? - 
W/we hope it does 
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RE: Real LOCKING Collar? - 
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you may have found what W/we were after, many thanks to you 
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