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Still Made the Right Way - One Wallet at a Time
At Dark Forest, I make wallets like they used to—by hand, one at a time, right here in my Portland workshop. Each leather wallet is crafted using full-grain veg-tan leather...
Still Made the Right Way - One Wallet at a Time
At Dark Forest, I make wallets like they used to—by hand, one at a time, right here in my Portland workshop. Each leather wallet is crafted using full-grain veg-tan leather...

Introducing the Holdfast: A USA-Made Valet Tray...
Looking for handcrafted wallets and leather goods made in the USA? At Dark Forest, we offer a wide selection of durable, minimalist accessories built to last—right here in our Portland...
Introducing the Holdfast: A USA-Made Valet Tray...
Looking for handcrafted wallets and leather goods made in the USA? At Dark Forest, we offer a wide selection of durable, minimalist accessories built to last—right here in our Portland...

Handcrafted the Old Way: Traditional Leather Wa...
At Dark Forest, every wallet is crafted the old-fashioned way — by hand, in my Portland, Oregon workshop, using traditional leatherworking techniques that have stood the test of time. I...
Handcrafted the Old Way: Traditional Leather Wa...
At Dark Forest, every wallet is crafted the old-fashioned way — by hand, in my Portland, Oregon workshop, using traditional leatherworking techniques that have stood the test of time. I...

American Made, Built to Endure: Full Grain Leat...
If you're searching for leather wallets made in the USA that are truly built for the long haul, you're in the right place. At Dark Forest, I handcraft every wallet...
American Made, Built to Endure: Full Grain Leat...
If you're searching for leather wallets made in the USA that are truly built for the long haul, you're in the right place. At Dark Forest, I handcraft every wallet...

From Skis to Stitching: How I Became a Leather ...
I started making wallets back in 2015—back when I was still a professional skier chasing snow, not leather. What began as a side hobby between ski trips slowly turned into...
From Skis to Stitching: How I Became a Leather ...
I started making wallets back in 2015—back when I was still a professional skier chasing snow, not leather. What began as a side hobby between ski trips slowly turned into...

Why Handmade Leather Wallets Still Matter in a ...
Looking for a minimalist leather wallet that doesn’t cut corners? I make every wallet by hand right here in the USA, using full grain Herman Oak leather and thread 3–4x...
Why Handmade Leather Wallets Still Matter in a ...
Looking for a minimalist leather wallet that doesn’t cut corners? I make every wallet by hand right here in the USA, using full grain Herman Oak leather and thread 3–4x...