MEET THE MAKER

Hello Everyone,

I’d like to introduce the maker behind the brand… My name is Shane and I am the owner/operator here at Shane Diego Designs. As a lifelong tinkerer and serial hobbyist, I have dabbled in everything from traditional signwriting to woodworking and welding. I’ve spent years in the marine and industrial canvas trade where I’ve sewn everything from enclosures and upholstery for multi-million-dollar yachts to huge complex equipment covers for the military and everything in between. I have a constant thirst for knowledge and improvement. But my main passion and business is leather. I have been working with leather for the past 10 years. I have completed projects ranging from repairs and small goods to high end auto upholstery and custom tooled wedding albums. However, I primarily specialize in holsters, belts, and sheaths.

 I aim to bring a level of quality and service that’s better than what you can get from a big box brand. Where no corners are cut just to save a buck and the very best materials are used. We have created a society of planned obsolescence with throwaway goods. Where showing increased sales and profits comes at the cost of quality and longevity. I aim to help bring it back to the days when people bought and paid for true quality that will last. I make goods for the person who wants better than average and plans to use it for many years to come. I source the very best leathers from US tanneries such as the famed Horween and Hermann Oak. All my materials and hardware are discerningly chosen to meet the rigors of everyday use. The price difference of “OK” to “Best” does not justify the decrease in performance from using inferior products. I have spent years studying and learning everything I can to make my products perform at a high level. Often to a fault, I over stress details and tend to overthink. But the learning and improvement never stops… the way I see it, it is a lifelong commitment to honing my craft.

              I often refer to my style of goods as “Backwoods to Boardroom.” I offer a durable product that will withstand treks through the backcountry but dust off beautifully for a visit to the office. I believe there is beauty in simplicity and well executed designs. I stick to clean classy colorways and timeless lines. I look forward to making you your very own equipment that you are proud to use from Backwoods to Boardroom and everywhere in between.

Thanks for stopping by,

Shane Diego