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Introducing the Holdfast: A USA-Made Valet Tray for Your EDC Gear

Introducing the Holdfast: A USA-Made Valet Tray...

Jeff Curry

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...

Jeff Curry

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 Wallets Made in Portland, USA

Handcrafted the Old Way: Traditional Leather Wa...

Jeff Curry

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...

Jeff Curry

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 Leather Wallets with a Lifetime Warranty

American Made, Built to Endure: Full Grain Leat...

Jeff Curry

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...

Jeff Curry

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 Wallet Maker

From Skis to Stitching: How I Became a Leather ...

Jeff Curry

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 ...

Jeff Curry

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 Mass-Produced World

Why Handmade Leather Wallets Still Matter in a ...

Jeff Curry

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 ...

Jeff Curry

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...

Looking for a wallet that actually lasts?

Looking for a wallet that actually lasts?

Jeff Curry

At Dark Forest, we handcraft men’s wallets from full grain leather sourced directly from the legendary Herman Oak Tannery—right here in the USA. Built for daily use, each piece is made...

Looking for a wallet that actually lasts?

Jeff Curry

At Dark Forest, we handcraft men’s wallets from full grain leather sourced directly from the legendary Herman Oak Tannery—right here in the USA. Built for daily use, each piece is made...