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Appalachian Craftsman LLC

The Switchback — Handmade Leather Keychain

The Switchback — Handmade Leather Keychain

Regular price $25.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $25.00 USD
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Some things are built to be replaced. This isn't one of them.

The Switchback is our first handmade leather keychain, and we made it the way we make everything — slowly, by hand, and built to outlast the keys it carries. A single length of full-grain leather folds back on itself and locks down under a smooth cap rivet, so the ring rides low and your keys sit right where you want them. That fold is where the name comes from: like a mountain trail doubling back on the climb, the leather turns on itself for strength.

We didn't cut corners on the hardware, because the hardware is the whole job. Every Switchback wears a genuine Sling Lever Snap clip in solid iron or Brass — the same rugged, spring-loaded design trusted on gear built for hard use. Clip it to a belt loop, a bag, or a bench hook and it stays put. The heavy-duty 1" split ring holds a full set of keys without complaint.

Choose the leather that suits you. Cactus is a rich olive-green with an earthy, worn-in character. Bourbon is a warm, reddish brown that only deepens with age and handling. Pair either with Matte Black or Antique Brass hardware to finish it your way.

Handcrafted in the USA and made to order, one at a time. Carry it hard. It'll take it.

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  • Handmade in the USA, made to order
  • Full-grain leather — Cactus (olive green) or Bourbon (reddish brown)
  • Hardware finish — Matte Black or Antique Brass
  • Genuine Buckle Guy HK Sling Lever Snap clip, solid iron
  • Rugged 1" split ring
  • Develops a richer patina with everyday carry
  • Because each piece is made by hand, slight variations in grain and color are the mark of the real thing
  • PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING!

Crafted for a deliberate life.

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