6 Leather Goods Essentials from JJ Leathersmith

There is something deeply rewarding and enticing about well-made leather goods in our opinion here at The Coolector and we’re always on the hunt for quality craftsmen in this area – something which recently led us squarely to the digital door of JJ Leathersmith and their fantastic line up of bags, accessories and assorted EDC essentials.

JJ Leathersmith are the brainchild of Jonathan Jamieson who is a highly skilled designer in the fields of leatherwork and industrial design. He has a real penchant for identifying problems and creating solutions that he masterfully employs in his designs and craftsmanship. He is a designer with the mind of a mechanic and the hands of a craftsman – the best of both worlds. His unique approach to design results in pieces that are both aesthetically superior and supremely functional. Check out our pick of 6 of the best leather pieces from the guys at JJ Leathersmith below:

The Neena Lighter Cover

Make sure you lighter doesn’t end up in someone else’s pocket by investing in this not so subtle Neena Lighter Cover. It fits Bic Lighters as well as the generic type.

buy now | $25

Linbaba Passport Wallet

Handcrafted in the highest quality leather, this sophisticated Linbaba passport wallet comes with loads of useful slots to keep all your travel essentials in check. As well as the internal passport pocket, there are two sleeves for cash, cards and other documents. The wrap-around outer strap will hold your boarding pass so you can breeze through customs fumble-free.

buy now | $120

Lucais Minimalist Wallet

This wallet is the perfect size for carrying all of your essentials. It can hold up to 8 cards and 30 bills, so you’ll never have to worry about running out of space. The full-grain cow leather will age like a fine whiskey, and the hand-stitched construction will ensure that it lasts for years to come. Plus, it looks so cool that your friends will be asking you where you got it.

buy now | $110

Nico Leather Day Bag

This unisex backpack is made of full-grain, veg-tanned Ecuadorian leather that has been hand-dyed in cafe-brown and finished with wax polish. It has adjustable leather shoulder straps that are attached with solid brass clippers. The backpack also has an internal compartment for a laptop, three pen slots, a passport sleeve, and a catch-all pocket. There is also a front pocket for smaller items. The backpack has a roll-top closure that can be adjusted to change the size of the pack and keep rain out. It is fastened with a dark-leather strap and rustic brass, solid hardware.

buy now | $1050

Chas Cardholder

The Chas Cardholder from JJ Leathersmith is a super slim, pleasingly simple billfold for storing away cards and cash. Easy to slide away in your pocket, the handmade dark-leather wallet can easily hold three cards and a couple of folded notes making it ideal for fuss-free, travel-light escapades.

buy now | $65

Amaru Day Pack

The Amaru backpack is a perfect choice for short adventures. It’s spacious enough to fit all your essentials, but not so big that you’ll overpack. Made from high-quality Veg-tanned leather, it’s both stylish and durable. The roll-top design allows you to customize the size of the bag, so you can adjust it to fit your needs. The external pocket is perfect for smaller items, and the solid brass buckle ensures that everything stays secure.

buy now | $1195