Whip Appeal Leather Inc. designs leather clothing and sportswear, with a distinctive Cleveland identity that also extends to boxing gear and custom apparel. Established in 2000 by Freddie Neal Sr. with customized leather jackets, the company grew from a family creative effort that included Martha Neal’s boxing shorts for professional fighters and Christela Neal’s role in naming the brand.
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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
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
Daniel Smart Manufacturing, IncDaniel Smart Manufacturing, Inc. makes motorcycle gear and leather apparel, with a custom builder for riders who want club-style vests and jackets made to their specifications. Based in Baltimore, the company serves both retail customers and legitimate wholesale dealers, and backs its products with a lifetime warranty.BALTIMORE, MD
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