Lake Nerka - Handmade Leather Jackets

Leather up here isn't just about style—it's about survival. When temperatures swing from 40 below to summer heat in a matter of months, your gear either holds up or it doesn't. We've spent nearly four decades figuring out what works.

We use full-grain hides that actually improve with age. The cold keeps the leather tight and strong. The dry winters prevent mold. And when you condition it properly (which we do before it leaves our shop), it stays flexible even when the mercury drops.

This isn't leather that needs babying. It's built for real use in real conditions.

The hide for your piece was selected by hand from our stock—we cut around scars, brands, and thin spots to use only the best sections. It was traced from patterns we've refined over decades, then cut with a rotary blade on our main cutting table.

Each edge was beveled by hand to remove the sharp corner, then burnished smooth with canvas wheels and gum tragacanth. That's what gives it the finished look instead of a raw cut.

Every stitch was pulled tight by hand using saddle stitch construction—two needles, waxed thread, the same technique saddlemakers have used for centuries. If one stitch fails years from now, the rest hold.

Hardware was riveted in place, not glued. Zippers were stitched in by hand. The whole piece was conditioned with our beeswax blend to protect it and help it break in smoothly.

Before it shipped, someone initialed it and stamped the date inside. That person made your piece from start to finish.

We ship from Anchorage within 2-3 business days of your order. Most orders arrive within 5-7 business days in the Lower 48. Alaska and Hawaii take 7-10 days.

Free shipping on all orders.

We pack everything carefully—your leather arrives protected and ready to use. You'll get tracking info as soon as it ships.