Top 3 Lessons I Learned From Scaling Up Duvall Leatherwork
Duvall Leatherwork Founder and Master Craftsman Nick Duvall reflects on the past year after moving production out of his small, main street shop into a full-size workshop and expanding his retail storefront. Reflection is hard for me. I’ve always been a big picture, forward thinking kind of person. Thinking back on the past year, I write this with a smile on my face just reminiscing about all the obstacles, laughs and hard work. July 2021 to July 2022 has brought [...]
A Modern Take on the Slouch Bag
Leather slouch purses are one of this year’s hottest handbag trends. Trust us, this purse is so versatile, functional and stylish, it’s going to be your new favorite. Duvall Leatherwork has reimagined the classic slouch bag with a modern, fashion-forward twist. We love the challenge of designing original handbags, and the slouch bag was no exception. This style needed to capture the soft, cushy silhouette of a classic slouch purse yet stand up to everyday wear and tear. We [...]
How to clean leather, the right way!
How do you clean leather the right way? How to clean leather is a topic we get asked a lot, as long as you don’t abuse your leather goods, they will last with little maintenance and just get better with age. That’s part of what makes leather so incredible. But just like your car needs an oil change and your laundry needs washing, you want to thoroughly clean and condition your leather goods every few months. How do you [...]
Women’s Leather Purse Backpack
This mini backpack purse is our new favorite summer bag! Women's Leather Purse Backpack in Brown Duvall Leatherwork's Women's Leather Purse Backpack starts out the same way all of our products do: with hand-selected, buttery leather and premium hardware components. Our artisans handcraft each item and inspect their work carefully. We guarantee quality products and stand behind our craftsmanship. Designed for ladies on the go, enjoy traveling and shopping with a hands-free companion bag. It's big enough to carry [...]
How Long Can You Expect Leather Boots to Last?
How Long Can You Expect Leather Boots to Last? Leather boots are made up of several components, including their inner lining, the amount of insulation provided, and whether or not they contain a steel toe cap. When determining their longevity, all of these factors should be considered. What is the average lifespan of a pair of leather boots? It depends on how cautious you are with them, how much you walk, and many other factors. In a nutshell, the average [...]
The Core Values and Beliefs That Shape Duvall Leatherwork
What does it mean to stand for something? It means you believe in a solid set of core values, ethics and beliefs as a contributing member of society — for profit or otherwise. When I started Duvall Leatherwork at 25 years old, in 2005, I didn’t know that I even possessed core traits. Perseverance as a craftsman taught me the importance of establishing values, but none of that really mattered until I hung up my craftsman’s apron. I needed to [...]
Fortuna SAS Band Blade Replacement
Fortuna SAS Leather Splitting Machine - Band Blade Replacement Replacing a band-blade in a Fortuna SAS leather splitting machine can be a complicated job, follow the instructions carefully and have plenty of space around your machine to work. Our Fortuna SAS 15" band blade leather splitter recently developed a crack in the blade and needed to be replaced. These steps are taken almost verbatim from the Fortuna owners manual. This is our product tag showing the model and [...]
An Artisan’s Dream!
A story of determination and growth How Duvall Leatherwork found its new Artisan Workshop By: Nick Duvall, Founder Sixteen years ago, I started Duvall Leatherwork in the basement of my home creating handcrafted leather goods. In 2006, I expanded my small startup business by purchasing a commercial building in Kingston, Pennsylvania. After 15 years of business growth, product growth and team growth, we had simply grown out of our space. It was time to expand. I set out to purchase [...]
Women’s Leather Wallet
Women's Leather Wallet Finally, a women’s leather wallet that checks all your boxes. It’s elegant with utility, a showpiece with functionality. The more you use it, the more it reflects you. That’s because it’s real, full grain leather. Time and use rub a story into its folds and edges. Marks and bumps don’t mar it, they enhance it. There’s no other material in the world that ages like genuine leather. The Women's Leather Wallet by Duvall Leatherwork holds [...]
Leather Dog Collars
Bridle Leather Dog Collars The new and improved dog collar from Duvall Leatherwork Show your faithful pup some love with our newly designed bridle leather dog collars. Here at Duvall Leatherwork, we have redesigned our leather dog collars with your pups well-being and style in mind. Made to last with American tanned English Bridle Leather and outfitted with solid steel hardware. This collar is sure to be a showstopper. Not only does it look good in the sleek black [...]