Founded by leatherworker Harry Weaver in 1973 in a 20-by-40-foot shoe shop in Mt. Hope, Ohio, Weaver Arborist makes climbing harnesses and other dependable gear for professional arborists. The company still handcrafts products such as leather scabbards and tool pouches in Mt. Hope, where skilled sewing operators, craftspeople, and quality-control staff give close attention to every detail. Its early customer-service tradition began with Harry personally delivering harness orders in his El Camino and remains part of the business today.
Weaver Leather LLCSince Harry A. Weaver founded it in 1973 as the Fryburg Shoe Shop, Weaver Leather LLC has grown from a 20-by-40-foot garage into a Mount Hope, Ohio, manufacturer rooted in handcraftsmanship. The company is known for leather and nylon goods serving equine and related working communities, while its Weaver Custom operation carries that heritage into made-to-order manufacturing for customers in the United States and abroad.MILLERSBURG, OH
Weaver EquineSince 1973, Weaver Equine has made horse tack and riding gear in Mount Hope, Ohio, beginning with founder Harry Weaver’s first leather halter. Its American-made line pairs traditional leather craftsmanship with practical design, from dependable working tack to customizable Synergy saddle pads built from steam-pressed merino wool felt. The company also supports equestrian organizations and events while backing its products with an Always Guaranteed promise.MT HOPE, OH
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
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