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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Wallets, Chains, and Reins

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    • RoxRocks86R
      RoxRocks86
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      @Anesthetist not much to report with how the leather is breaking in as it typically gets thrown in a bag. The gah snaps on the other hand took a while to break in without feeling like I was gonna tear the wallet apart while  unsnapping them ??? Also appears larger in the photos than it actually is. It’s good for some cash and cards as it’s quite slim and low profile.

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      • veloaudioV
        veloaudio
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        Thanks to @RoxRocks86 for posting the wallet pictures which led me to BWEISS Leather. I picked up a new wallet on his Thursday threads IG feed. Really looking forward to this stamped cordovan breaks in. My first GAH prices as well.

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        • RoxRocks86R
          RoxRocks86
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          Nicely done @veloaudio 👌🏾😮‍💨 That stamped leather looks amazing!

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            1981FXe
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            During lockdown I got into leatherworking a bit. I'd always wanted a wallet I could stick a Field Notes in and just a couple of card slots, since that is all I tend to carry in my pockets.

            Took a fair bit of trial and error and a lot of time on YouTube but pretty pleased with the results. The leather is a Badalassi from Italy and the thread is from Maine.

            I planned to commercialise it, as a designer I did a brand and everything but it took me wayyyyyy too long for it to be remotely worthwhile so kept it as a fun pastime.

            Also made a card holder with the surplus.

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              Very nice….

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • guiltypartyG
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                Looks awesome @1981FXe

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                  1981FXe
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                  Thanks guys!

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                  • A
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                    Been meaning to do this for a while on the IH forum.
                    I had some wallets commissioned by Karl at After Midnight London. He is a sole leather craft practitioner in London and he does a fantastic job at his art. He makes heirloom quality leather pieces, that no doubt will last generations. His website is well organized and easy to navigate. Communication from beginning to end is transparent and clear. He advises as to the best “looking” and durable stitching, finishing and hardware. His prices are very reasonable - considering you will receive a completely hand built, bespoke piece. I bought each wallet at different times, and from start to finish, beginning with me initiating contact, I had my wallets inside a months time.
                    Both wallets are different in configuration and size. The smaller is made of a green Italian cow hide, and the larger wallet is #8 Horween CXL.
                    not a paid advertisement, just a keen customer!

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                    • T4920T
                      T4920
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                      @Autorotate these are absolutely stunning, great post

                      “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                      • BigdogB
                        Bigdog
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                        @Autorotate The rabbit hole keeps getting bigger every day. 🤣

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                        • T4920T
                          T4920
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                          @Bigdog I feel ya haha... Been eying up the new small OGL wallet on the IH store but I've told myself I shouldn't be making frivolous purchases... I have functional wallet that'll probably last a decade...

                          “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                          • A
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                            I will be the first one to point out that wallet collecting in the dumbest thing in the world. These days - and through our fine host specifically - you can literally buy one wallet and use it for a life time.

                            That said, I really like opening my wallet drawer (every few weeks) and switching things up. Just like NATO straps on watches and sunglasses - variety is the spice of life. YMMV.

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                            • AnesthetistA
                              Anesthetist
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                              @Autorotate I probably have 30 but since I bought my GAH wallet the rest sit in my wallet drawer.

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                              • chocoC
                                choco
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                                @RoxRocks86 shared the secret of BWeiss Leather after I spotted her beautiful wallet. I reached out wanting something similar to the GAH Navy Surplus, but with a few more features to make me feel a bit better about parting with $1.5k…
                                Brandon was great and worked with me to bring my design to reality. I used my current everyday wallet as a starting point and shaved some stuff away. Brandon threw in some flare of his own and switched some of the pockets to be more in line with his style, and this is what we came out with!
                                Shinki shell cordovan.Natural buttero interior. Left pocket carry with Japanese nickle chain swivel. Inscription inside “Rumble Young Man Rumble” (a note to my son that I use in my journal/letters to him).
                                I’m absolutely in love! Brandon knocked it out of the park

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                                • goosehdG
                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
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                                  @choco That is a beautiful build!!

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  • MattM
                                    Matt
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                                    Damn.

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                                    • chocoC
                                      choco
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                                      @goosehd 🤙

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                                      • RoxRocks86R
                                        RoxRocks86
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                                        Absolutely gorgeous build! Love the quote & how personal it is. Looks like a “one and done, pass it down” heirloom piece w/a kick.

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                                        • BrianB
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                                          that is stunning @choco

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                                          • MizmazzleM
                                            Mizmazzle
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                                            @choco holy wow!! That wallet is freaking dope!! I’ve looked at BWeiss before and love that natural shell. Congrats on an absolute masterpiece.

                                            I’m curious, how thick is that wallet? Could you share its dimensions please? Will it fit in your back pocket??

                                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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