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Featured Custom Leather Radio Strap for firefighters — Axe and Awl Leatherworks Waynesville NC

Fire Service

Custom Leather Radio Strap

Trusted by first responders worldwide. Fully customizable full-grain leather built for the demands of the job.

From $95 Shop Fire Service
Top Seller Custom Phenix Leather Firefighter Helmet Builder — Axe and Awl Leatherworks Waynesville NC

Fire Service

Phenix Custom Leather Helmet Builder

Build your custom Phenix leather firefighter helmet from the ground up — colors, stamps, and personalization all done by hand.

From $1,269.85 Build Yours
Limited Edition Limited Edition Wickett and Craig Harness Leather Belt handmade in Waynesville NC — Axe and Awl Leatherworks

Belts and Leather Goods

Limited Edition Belt — Wickett and Craig Harness Leather

Premium Wickett and Craig harness leather — one of America's finest tanneries. A limited run belt built to age beautifully for decades.

$155.00 Shop Now

Firefighter Leather & Durable Leather Goods

Built To Serve, Crafted to Last

At Axe and Awl Leatherworks, we specialize in handcrafted leather goods designed for the fire service and those who value durability and tradition. From our renowned custom radio straps to firefighter accessories and heirloom-quality leather gifts, each product is made with precision and pride in Waynesville, North Carolina.  Our full-grain leather gear is trusted by first responders nationwide for its resilience and functionality. Whether you’re seeking customized firefighter leather gear or unique durable leather goods, Axe and Awl delivers products that stand the test of time.

Our Story

From a hobby out of a garage workshop in 2015, to moving into our first Brick and Mortar location in 2021, the Origin of Axe and Awl Leatherworks is a story worth learning.

Take a minute to meet the team behind Axe and Awl, and see the pride we have in everything that we do!

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