№ 001 · $129
The Trailblazer
01
Built for the long haul.
South Island leather goods. Hand-cut from thick hide, stitched to last decades. Made in Dunedin for farmers, hunters, and anyone who needs gear that won't quit.
Collection
Our Range
04 Pieces / Small Batch
Word from the field
Wore it every day for 8 months tramping the Routeburn. Still looks better than the day I bought it.
— Guide · Queenstown
Finally, a belt that doesn't need replacing every year. Thick leather that actually holds up.
— Hunter · Central Otago
Documentation
Workshop
& Field
Thick hide, hand tools, and years of use ahead. Shot on site, Dunedin NZ.
Origin
Made in
Dunedin.
LocationDunedin, Otago
LeatherNZ Full Grain
MethodHand cut & stitched
BatchSmall · Made to order
GuaranteeLifetime of use
We're in Dunedin because this is where it makes sense. South Island hides. Close to the farms that work them. Close to the people who need gear that won't quit halfway through a season.
Everything's hand-cut and stitched. No machines running the thread. No shortcuts burnishing the edges. Takes longer. Costs more. Lasts decades instead of years. That's the trade.
This is leather that takes wear and shows it honestly — scratches, scuffs, darkening from weather. It doesn't try to stay pristine. It gets better with use or it's not worth making.
Commissions · Enquiries
Drop us
a line.
Small batches. Made to order. If you need something specific, tell us what you're after and we'll build it.
Contact UsWorkshop / Dunedin
45.8788° S · 170.5028° E
Hours / By appointment