Founded in 2020, Davranov makes one-of-a-kind leather shooting gear and accessories in New York, including its distinctive leather chestrigs. Drawing on fashion and art, the company gives firearm equipment a deliberately distressed, expressive look, with natural leather imperfections that develop character over time. Its products are designed and made in the USA, and individual pieces may be produced only once.
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA
CavalierFounded by designer Taylor Pemberton in 2010 and launched in February 2011, Cavalier is a New York City outfitter making hand-crafted men’s goods while curating vintage pieces with history and character. Its original leather collection is hand-stitched and made to order by a New York City leather craftsperson, alongside an online flea market of one-of-a-kind finds. Cavalier keeps production limited, favoring goods designed to become better with use rather than chasing volume.NEW YORK, NY
DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods CoWhat began with Gene DeSantis hand-building a holster at his kitchen table in 1972 is now DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods Co., a family-owned American manufacturer of hand-crafted firearm holsters and carry gear. The company still builds and ships from its U.S. plant, combining skilled handwork with modern design and serving customers that include elite law enforcement and the U.S. military. Its custom shop also makes special-order holsters for discontinued or uncommon firearms.AMITYVILLE, NY
Black Swamp Leather Company LLCFrom a Northwest Ohio garage side hustle, Mike Epling has built Black Swamp Leather Company LLC into a one-person shop making handmade holsters, belts, and everyday leather gear. His former work repairing tooling and machining in a plastic injection shop informs the shop’s emphasis on precision and durability, while every piece is made in-house rather than mass-produced. The company also supports military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters through its work and community-minded mission.MONTPELIER, OH