Kraken's Key Trading Company makes hand-stitched leather goods for everyday carry, alongside carefully tested gear and accessories it uses itself. Born from a personal passion for leatherwork and a fascination with privateering, the small business marks its third year in 2026 and brings a nautical character to practical pieces such as notebook covers and knife slips. Its work favors durable, hand-finished construction over quantity, with each piece retaining visible evidence of the maker.
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
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
Tuk Tuk PressTuk Tuk Press makes handmade leather goods, including journals and laptop sleeves. Its leather journals use handmade paper made from recycled cotton, and the goods can be customized and wholesaled across the United States.BUFFALO, NY
Crispin SupplyCrispin Supply is a leathercraft company whose work draws on the bold spirit of the American West. It collaborates with individuals and clubs to develop made-to-order pieces, refining each design before handcrafting it from carefully sourced leather. The company also produces limited releases, including small-run work created for Flint Hills National.