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Buying Guides
Leather care, buying guides and the materials behind our goods. Written at the bench in Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho.
Buying Guides · 4 min read
The Best Leather Watch Straps for Every Style: A Buyer's Guide
The right leather watch strap transforms any watch. Here's a complete buyer's guide covering leather types, lug widths, strap styles, and care tips to help you...
Buying Guides · 4 min read
What Makes a Leather Wallet Worth the Price? Handmade vs. Mass-Produced
What's the real difference between a $15 gas station wallet and a $200 handmade leather wallet? Here's a clear breakdown of leather quality, construction, and longevity...
Buying Guides · 3 min read
Building the Perfect EDC Kit: Leather Goods That Age Beautifully
Build an EDC kit centered on leather goods that age beautifully. From wallets and belts to watch straps and bags, here's how to choose pieces that...
Buying Guides · 3 min read
Bifold vs. Trifold vs. Slim Card Wallet: Which is Best for EDC?
Bifold, trifold, or slim card wallet — which is best for EDC? Here's a clear comparison of each format's pros, cons, and ideal use cases to...
Buying Guides · 4 min read
Best Leather Wallets for EDC in 2026: Slim, Durable & Built to Last
Your wallet is the most-handled item in your EDC. Here's what to look for in a leather wallet in 2026 — from slim bifolds to card...
Buying Guides · 3 min read
Why This Leather Belt Is So Popular?
Rooted in utility and built for longevity, heritage belts are more than functional—they're heirloom-quality pieces that embody durability, craftsmanship, and a connection to a slower, more...
Buying Guides · 3 min read
Rugged Style: The Natural Leather Belt That Only Gets Better with Age
Editors Note: This article features our Craft Belt Natural and our Mountain Belt Russet. You can also purchase these belts in brown and black.The Benefits and...
Buying Guides · 1 min read
Apple AirTag Tracking leather wallets
The compact and sleek Apple AirTag is quickly becoming a staple in everyday carry items. Powered by a watch battery and lasting 6 months to a...
Buying Guides · 5 min read
Differences Between Our Belt Models
We offer a few different belt models at Craft and Lore, which leads many to wonder which belt is right for them. This blog is meant...
Buying Guides · 7 min read
Top 4 Camera Gear Accessories
Peak Design is a brand that creates stunningly well-designed products for photographers, videographers, and everyone else. Their products range from camera bags, to tripods, to camera-focused...