Blacksmith's Apron

[Darkavatar]

An item that uses some hardened leather and some hide straps that goes in the cloak spot. Adds to Smithing and maybe Strength. This would give a reason to make some high quality hardened leather (or any hardened leather for that matter beyond making sacks.)

[Tacheron]

I think I saw a suggestion about the exact item before, buried in another post.

But +1 nonetheless.

[WRB852]

This is a great idea. I would love for leather to be more strived for.

[BWithey]

Comparatively Simple addition
Also have the Blacksmiths Apron be a tool bearing piece of equipment, and allow one to 'equip' ones smithy hammer there.

Comparatively Complex Addition
Have working with metal at a forge capable of causing damage for the low skilled or just unlucky Blacksmith. Better quality equipment and Higher Skills can reduce the possibility of taking damage (Working a forge was dangerous work), and wearing a Blacksmiths apron can reduce it even further.

Alternately: Significant Stamina drain for metal-working activities, and Blacksmiths apron reduces said drain.

[aso11]

Comparatively Simple addition
Also have the Blacksmiths Apron be a tool bearing piece of equipment, and allow one to 'equip' ones smithy hammer there.

Comparatively Complex Addition
Have working with metal at a forge capable of causing damage for the low skilled or just unlucky Blacksmith. Better quality equipment and Higher Skills can reduce the possibility of taking damage (Working a forge was dangerous work), and wearing a Blacksmiths apron can reduce it even further.

Alternately: Significant Stamina drain for metal-working activities, and Blacksmiths apron reduces said drain.

Taking heat damage, no?

[SacreDoom]

Support BWithey's second idea.