{"title":"Back in Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes I ask myself, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none, none more black.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snap-bifold-wallet-black-basketweave-tooling","title":"Snap Bifold Wallet, Black Basketweave - Made to Order","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt as an homage to one of my favorite leathercrafters, the Snap Bifold Wallet is a modified pattern by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corterleather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCorter Leathe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corterleather.com\/\"\u003er\u003c\/a\u003e that I’m offering in Wickett \u0026amp; Craig leather with basketweave tooling, in hand-dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wallet is constructed of natural, undyed, vegetable tanned tooling leather, hand-stitched with Ritza Tiger thread, and premium nickel-on-brass snaps from Buckleguy. This configuration has 3 + 3 inward-facing card slots, and a single bill slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium veg-tan tooling leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom basketweave tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand stitched with Ritza Tiger thread from Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-on-brass snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × 3 inward-facing card slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle bill slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swift Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42549190852683,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4626\/0299\/files\/IMG_3311.webp?v=1780549110"},{"product_id":"the-paradox-tote-black-tumbled-cowhide","title":"The Paradox Tote - Black Tumbled Cowhide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paradox Tote is all about juxtaposition, about celebrating life’s wonderful little paradoxes. Rustic yet refined, understated but outspoken, unique yet familiar, daring but grounded. The strange paradox that life’s clearest, most comforting lessons are learned at its lowest points. That the greatest joys in life lead to its greatest sorrows. For every sunrise, a sunset. For every birth, a death. For every love, a loss. These are the lessons that echoed in my mind as I designed this bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a classic black vegetable tanned cowhide that’s been tumbled to give it a broken-in, lived-in look and feel. The tumbled veg tan gives the bag a pebbled texture, and a comfortable slouchy silhouette that’s reminiscent of your favorite pair of jeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-use Strap Billets with Brass D-Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this version of the Paradox, we added a set of tucked strap billets with solid brass D-rings. The billets allow this bag to be carried with a removable shoulder strap, use a carabiner to clip on a set of keys, or to secure the opening and protect your valuables when wandering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Devil in the details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are made from thick, American oak-tanned cowhide that are rich with character, while being durable enough to carry the weight of the world without complaint—just like you. We intentionally chose straps with heavy natural scars and character lines to match the broken-in look and feel of the bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails like solid copper rivets, solid brass D-rings, hand-stitched turned edges, and double stitched seams ensure that the Paradox Tote will endure, even when the moment doesn’t. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Tumbled Vegetable Tanned Cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican oak-tanned handles with 11-inch strap drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTucked strap billets with solid brass D-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior flap pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep exterior slip pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-set solid copper rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-stitched turned edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-stitched seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swift Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42549191573579,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4626\/0299\/files\/IMG_3970.webp?v=1780546309"},{"product_id":"biker-chain-wallet-black-nickel","title":"Biker Chain Long Wallet, Nickel Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Biker Chain Long Wallet, is made from full grain Italian leather with a solid nickel-on-brass chain, a Japanese fish hook belt attachment, 2 slip pockets, 10 card pockets, a YKK Excella zipper pouch, and solid nickel-on-brass snaps and hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is called New York by MPG Industria Conceria, an Italian tannery whose leather is rare and highly sought after in the United States. MPG’s New York leather is infused with a proprietary blend of waxes and tallows to make it weather and wear resistant, and it’s treated with an aniline top coat which adds further protection and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is all nickel plated solid brass, ensuring a long life with no corrosion, chipping, or flaking. I included a mini bolt snap fastener in the chain setup to make it removable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Italian “New York” leather by MPG Industria Conceria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel-on-brass chain and snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel-on-brass Japanese fish hook attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 card slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 slip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel YKK Excella zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swift Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42549191639115,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4626\/0299\/files\/biker_chain_wallet_black1.webp?v=1780546183"},{"product_id":"patent-dragon-scale-embossed-long-wallet-black","title":"Patent Dragon Scale Long Wallet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Patent Dragon Scale Long Wallet is an exotic style that’s crafted to make a bold statement. Fashioned from Italian dragon scale-embossed patent cowhide that’s incredibly thin and lightweight. I chose to leave the wallet unlined to reduce the mass and give it a slim silhouette, making it easier to carry and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian patent leather is some of the finest I’ve ever seen. It’s thin and pliable, yet incredibly strong and scratch resistant. The “dragon scale” pattern emboss is similar to a crocodile or alligator pattern, with deep, defined ridges and an exotic appeal. The high-shine polish perfectly complements the embossing, giving this wallet a high fashion look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the Patent Croc-Embossed Long Wallet features 8 card slots, two slip pockets, and a zippered section with a YKK Excella zipper (their top of the line zipper). The snaps are solid brass, and the stitching was all done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Italian crocodile-embossed patent cow leather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin and lightweight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and scratch resistant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 card slots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 slip pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered pouch with YKK Excella zipper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swift Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42549191835723,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4626\/0299\/files\/IMG_0085.webp?v=1780524420"},{"product_id":"accordion-biker-wallet","title":"Accordion Biker Wallet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Accordion Biker Wallet is based on a classic minimalist design that originated in 1950’s America but has since become a design staple in the Japanese leathercraft community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from sleek Italian harness leather with a full aniline finish, an amazingly smooth hand-feel and a wonderful aroma, the leather has been treated with a unique blend of waxes and tallows to make it weatherproof and scratch-resistant, ensuring decades of faithful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the Accordion Biker Wallet features two large slip pockets, a zippered pouch with a YKK Excella zipper closure (their top of the line zipper), and a single exaggerated card slot, solid nickel-on-brass snaps, hand stitching, and an optional solid brass wallet chain with a Japanese fish hook attachment. Snap-wrap chain attachments are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian harness leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeatherproof and scratch resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large slip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered pouch with YKK Excella zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExaggerated card slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel-on-brass snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional solid brass wallet chain with Japanese fish hook attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swift Leatherworks","offers":[{"title":"Without Chain \/ With Chain","offer_id":42549191868491,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4626\/0299\/files\/IMG_0093.webp?v=1780523964"},{"product_id":"aurantia-crossbody-bag-colonial-black","title":"Aurantia Crossbody Bag - Colonial Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aurantia Crossbody is one of my earliest designs, revived for 2026 in gorgeous Italian leather. Based on a vintage Dooney silhouette, the Aurantia is a versatile crossbody bag with an understated, no-nonsense aesthetic. Made from premium Italian leather with a half-moon body shape and a single interior notched slip pocket, Aurantia features solid brass hardware, hand stitching, and a Sam Browne button closure with optional keeper strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two ways to fasten the Aurantia closure. When using the keeper strap, the Sam Browne closure is tight and secure, perfect for traveling, commuting, or crowded public spaces. 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