About this Product
A Norse / Viking motif covers the front, back, sides and top of this hand crafted, high quality XL game deck case in real premium leather. Several important symbols are included: Helm of Awe, Web of Wyrd, Thor's Hammer, and Odin's Ravens. The thick full grained vegetable tanned leather is hand dyed in brown with natural tan highlights for a unique distressed look, and is hand sewn in heavy duty black thread. The box is rugged and durable while the leather provides a rich look and feel - a great combination and the perfect storage for coveted game cards.
This case will stand upright and cards are placed in vertically. It was designed to hold standard card sizes (sleeved, double sleeved, or unsleeved cards) while leaving room at the top for extra dice and counters. Flaps were added to the sides to assure your precious cargo stays secure inside the case until you open it.
The case has been hand dyed in Antique Frontier Brown with a weathered look. Even though your case newly handmade it will look like it has seen a game or two. Because this case is hand dyed in varying colors and each piece of leather is as different as a fingerprint, there will never be another exactly like it - each case is unique.
This game deck case would be a terrific gift for a trading card game enthusiast or anyone looking to protect their cards or other small treasures.
Capacity:
- Unsleeved: Will hold 175+ unsleeved cards (maxing out around 200 cards)
- Sleeved: Will hold 100+ sleeved cards
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Antique brass toned swing clasp
- Heavy waxed thread
Dimensions/Sizing:
- Exterior Dimensions: 2.75" deep, 3.75" wide, 4.5" tall
- Interior Dimensions: 2.5" deep, 3" wide, 4.25" tall
Colors:
The artwork has been permanently etched into the leather in black:
- The front of this leather case displays Odin's Ravens (they served as Odins oracles/scouts).
- Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir) is displayed prominently on the back of the case with the Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) stretching over the top closure.
- A rustic version of the Web of Wyrd (the matrix of fate) covers each side of the case.
Frontier Brown Antique Leather
Black Stitching
Important Information:
- Game cards not included with case
- Dice not included with case
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
The leather was hand cut from a thick and rugged full grain vegetable tanned leather hide. We use full grain leather which retains the full richness and character of the leather. Vegetable tanned leather will develop a wonderful patina with use.
The pieces were precision cut for quality, and the art was engraved into the leather.
The leather was specially hand dyed in an antique brown to enhance the natural beauty of the leather with a unique distressed finish, with selected portions in natural tan for contrast. Our hand-dyed leather process produces various shades of brown and tan with depth in the color. The natural character of the real full grain leather combined with the hand dying process makes each case unique.
A heavy antique brass metal clasp was attached to keep the case closed when not in use.
The entire box is covered with a protective sealant and a wax finish that serves as moisture protection against the occasional spilled energy drink.
The case was hand sewn with incredibly tight hand stitching using heavy duty waxed thread. We use a saddle stitch, which is a proven hand stitching method for keeping all the seams super tight and to prevent unraveling.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
