We took our time finding an artisan who approaches leatherwork with a reverence for traditions hundreds of years in the making. Our search ended when we stumbled upon Eric Ahlgrim and Dark Water Classic. Eric handcrafts every piece by himself. He cuts, assembles, punches, stitches, sands, bevels, burnishes and brands it all with his own two hands. Thanks to Dark Water Classic, our leather goods are rugged yet elegant, and made with the highest-quality American leather. They’re gorgeous out of the gate, but will also patina beautifully over time.