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What Is a Satchel? And Why Every Man Needs One
What Is a Satchel? And Why Every Man Needs One
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You have probably seen a satchel a thousand times and never stopped to ask what made it a satchel. Indiana Jones carried one. Mailmen carried versions of one. Students, doctors,... Read more...
Full Grain vs. Top Grain vs. Bonded Leather: Here's Everything I Know
Full Grain vs. Top Grain vs. Bonded Leather: Here's Everything I Know
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You’re about to drop real money on something somebody is calling “leather.” But is it actually leather? That question has sent more good people into a confusing pile of labels... Read more...
Your Bag Is Tough. Don't Treat It Like a Rental Car.
Your Bag Is Tough. Don't Treat It Like a Rental Car.
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I’ve been making full grain leather bags for more than 20 years, and I’ve watched people do some pretty strange things to them. One guy emailed us after his dog... Read more...
Best Leather Briefcases for 2026: A Buyer's Guide
Best Leather Briefcases for 2026: A Buyer's Guide
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I’ve been making leather bags for over 20 years now. I started this whole crazy journey selling leather bags on the side of the road in Mexico, and somewhere along... Read more...
Best Leather Wallets for Men in 2026: Full Grain vs Everything Else
Best Leather Wallets for Men in 2026: Full Grain vs Everything Else
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I’ve been making leather goods for over 20 years now. And in that time, I’ve probably handled more wallets than a pickpocket in a crowded Mexico City subway station. (I’ve... Read more...
How to Tell if Leather is Real: The Saddleback Guide
How to Tell if Leather is Real: The Saddleback Guide
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Saddleback 34” Beast Duffle, real full grain leather with natural texture You’re about to drop real money on something somebody is calling “leather.” But is it actually leather? And if... Read more...
Why Full Grain Leather Gets Better With Age (And Everything Else Doesn't)
Why Full Grain Leather Gets Better With Age (And Everything Else Doesn't)
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Your bag should look better on its 10th birthday than its first. Here’s the science behind why that only happens with full grain leather. Saddleback Front Pocket Briefcase, full grain... Read more...
Full Grain vs Top Grain vs Genuine Leather: What You're Actually Buying
Full Grain vs Top Grain vs Genuine Leather: What You're Actually Buying
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Saddleback Classic Briefcase in Full Grain Boot Leather, developing patina over decades I once had a guy in Juarez try to sell me a “Rolex” for twelve bucks. He looked... Read more...
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How to Choose the Best Leather Wallet and Skip the Junk
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Most of us spend more time picking out a belt than we do a wallet. But that makes no sense when the wallet's the thing we pull out a dozen... Read more...
Why We Only Make Full-Grain Leather Wallets
Why We Only Make Full-Grain Leather Wallets
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A wallet does not live an easy life. It gets folded, squeezed, sat on, pulled out, shoved back in, and dragged through years of normal human use. So when a... Read more...
Why Every Woman Needs a Classic Leather Piece in Her Wardrobe
Why Every Woman Needs a Classic Leather Piece in Her Wardrobe
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Fashion trends come and go, but some things never go out of style. Among these timeless staples is high-quality leather—a material that has been cherished for centuries for its durability,... Read more...
High Value Gifts that Won’t Break the Bank
High Value Gifts that Won’t Break the Bank
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Finding the perfect gift that’s both meaningful and practical can be a challenge, especially when you want to invest in something that doesn’t sacrifice quality. You want a unique gift... Read more...
Christmas Gifts for the Lady in Your Life: Saddleback Leather Edition
Christmas Gifts for the Lady in Your Life: Saddleback Leather Edition
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Christmas is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to purchase a gift that will leave a lasting impression. If you're aiming to outdo last year’s gift, this... Read more...
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Saddleback Leather Christmas Gifts for the Impossible Man to Shop For
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We all know that one person who’s impossible to shop for. They might already have everything they want, be incredibly selective, or seem uninterested in traditional gifts. But this year,... Read more...
All About The Holy Spirit
All About The Holy Spirit
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Explore the names and attributes of the Holy Spirit in the Bible, including the seriousness of blasphemy against the Spirit. Learn more about the divine nature of the Holy Spirit... Read more...
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31 Reasons Why Ohtani and Others Should Sign With the Rangers (And being the defending World Champions isn’t even one of the reasons)
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We all hoped Ohtani would bs a part of the Rangers historic perennial Championship team. A month after the Rangers lost 102 games, I predicted they would win a World... Read more...
12 Reasons Why Shohei Ohtani Should Join the Texas Rangers
12 Reasons Why Shohei Ohtani Should Join the Texas Rangers
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The Texas Rangers have just made history by winning the World Series, and their future couldn’t look brighter. Shohei Ohtani, the world’s most talented two-way player, has a rare chance... Read more...
Saddleback Leather Newsletter
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The Saddleback Leather Newsletter is where you’ll get the latest news, first looks at new designs, and unprofessional and not funny stories delivered straight to your inbox. Read more...
38 Benefits of Chess List
38 Benefits of Chess
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The Smartphone Anti-VenomWhy Play Chess? My son and I take our leather travel chess set all over the world and when we play games, we write on the back where,... Read more...
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America’s Pastime is America’s Downtime
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Baseball isn’t just known as America’s Pastime by accident. It has rightfully earned its title because it represents America’s Downtime. This sport provides much-needed rest for our souls, acting as... Read more...
Saddleback Leather and The Texas Rangers Baseball; A Match Made in Heaven
Saddleback Leather and The Texas Rangers; A Match Made in Heaven
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The Major League Baseball Team, the Texas Rangers, asked Saddleback Leather to be their Official Leather Goods and we went from honored to confused to concerned to excited.At first I... Read more...
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17 Tips for Road Trip Travel
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17 Tips For Making Road Trips and Traveling More Enjoyable Written August 19, 2009 Updated 2020 On roadtrips, I've rolled my car, crashed other peoples', killed lots of things, slept... Read more...
Unpleasures - The List of My Simple Ones
Unpleasures - The List of My Simple Ones
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Things That Bring Discomfort to Us All I'm usually one of those "my cup is more than half full" kind of guys, but not all things taste as good as... Read more...
Pleasures - The List of My Simple Ones
Pleasures - The List of My Simple Ones
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Life is full of simple pleasures that are blessings in your life. Look for them. They’re everywhere. A friend and old roommate of mine, Tim Richards, walked in the front... Read more...
15 Tips for Making Traveling More Enjoyable
15 Tips for Making Traveling More Enjoyable
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Whether you’re a seasoned cruise ship explorer or a rookie road trip voyager, the journey ahead isn’t just about ticking off places on a list. It’s about being strategic, staying... Read more...