When I started making leather wallets, I wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, I just wanted to make something better than what I saw out there. Most wallets today are mass-produced with cheap materials and zero character. That’s not what I’m about.
At Dark Forest, I handcraft every wallet using full-grain leather—no shortcuts, no factory gloss. Just honest materials, traditional techniques, and years of refining the process until it’s dialed. I use a vintage Landis #3 sewing machine to get that old-school, saddle-stitched look, but faster, because I’m making hundreds, not one-offs. Every wallet is designed to last, not just look good on day one.
I know I’m not the only one out there making quality leather wallets, but I’m proud to be part of a small group of makers who still care enough to do it right. If you’re looking for the best leather wallet, something that feels like it was made for you, not for a shelf, I’d put Dark Forest in that conversation.