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Wire Monkey - Bread Lame Leather Holster

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Color Sassy Stone Caramel Coffee Grounds Matte Chestnut

Wire Monkey Bread Lame Leather Holster

Premium upcycled leather storage for your bread lame. Protects the blade and keeps your bench tidy.

A simple, elegant solution for storing your bread lame safely between bakes. The holster holds the lame with the blade fully retracted inside or extended and tucked away — either way, it keeps the blade protected and your hands safe when reaching for it. The snap closure keeps it securely shut during storage.

Made from upcycled leather with antiqued brass hardware. Because each holster is made from upcycled material, colour and condition may vary slightly from the photos — no two are exactly the same, which is part of their character. Available in several colours: Sassy Stone, Caramel, Coffee Grounds, and Matte Chestnut.

Originally designed for Wire Monkey UFO lames, these holsters also work well as a general lame storage solution. If you have recently oiled a wooden lame handle, allow it to dry completely before placing it in the holster.

Main features

Upcycled leather construction — each holster unique in colour and character
Antiqued brass hardware and snap closure
Stores lame with blade retracted inside or fully extended
Available in four colours: Sassy Stone, Caramel, Coffee Grounds, Matte Chestnut
A premium storage accessory for serious home bakers

Material: upcycled leather, antiqued brass hardware

Goes Well With

Magnetic Wooden Lame – our premium walnut scoring lame. A natural pairing for serious home bakers.
Bread Scoring Lame – our everyday oak wood lame. Store it in style between bakes.
Razor Blades — Pack of 10 – keep a fresh supply of blades alongside your holster.

Helpful Guides

Classic Sourdough Bread Recipe – step-by-step sourdough bake including when and how to score.

How to Score Your Bread

Score your dough immediately before placing it in the oven, while it is cold from the fridge — cold dough holds its shape and cuts more cleanly than warm dough.

Hold the lame at a 30–45° angle to the surface of the dough and score in one smooth, confident motion. Hesitation causes tearing. For a classic ear, make one long arc score along the top of the loaf at an angle. For decorative patterns, use the tip of the blade with lighter pressure.

Scoring depth should be approximately 1–2 cm. Too shallow and the loaf may burst at a weak point; too deep and the ear may not lift cleanly.

Scoring controls how the loaf expands during baking and creates the characteristic crust patterns that define artisan sourdough.

Blade Care & Replacement

Replace your blade after every 2–3 loaves, or whenever you notice it dragging rather than gliding through the dough. A dull blade tears the dough surface and can cause the loaf to deflate — fresh blades make a noticeable difference.

After each use, carefully wipe the blade dry with a cloth to prevent rust. Store the lame with its cover on. Never leave a loaded lame loose in a drawer.

Our stainless steel razor blade pack (10 blades) keeps you stocked for months and fits both our standard scoring lame and magnetic wooden lame.

Safety

Razor blades are extremely sharp. Always fit and remove blades using the protective cover or a folded piece of card — never with bare fingers.

Store with the cover on at all times when not in use. Keep out of reach of children.

To dispose of used blades safely: wrap securely in tape or place in a small rigid container (such as an empty tin) before putting in the bin. Never place loose blades in recycling.