Anvil Customs Leather Blog

Beefy Belts, Crafted with Care

May 13, 2016 1 min read

"We love making belts at Anvil, and forgive us for tooting our own horn a bit, but we're pretty damn good at it."

ANVIL - Quality Original Designs

April 22, 2016 1 min read

Every inch of leather, every drop of stain, every single stitch is a labor of love. Chain wallets, belts, and bike seats are hand-tooled day in and day out with a passion that isn’t merely observed, it’s experienced. But that craftsmanship doesn’t end when a genuine Anvil product leaves the shop. On the contrary, the ride is just beginning. So when you purchase from Anvil you should know that you’re not just buying a piece of the mundane, you’re gaining a remarkable piece of the adventure.

I Am Addicted to Sunflower Seeds, but why?

March 29, 2016 1 min read

Anvil's New Standard Wallet Chain is Now Available

September 03, 2015 2 min read

The search is over! Anvil has found the perfect ingredients to make your standard wallet chain by hand using only USA made and acquired hardware and chain! The raw steel linked chain (welded!) is superior in strength (Tulsa, OK) and the 2 lobster claws (one on each end of chain) are made and acquired from Chicago, IL.

First Friday Artwalk Grand Opening was a Huge Success!

August 20, 2015 2 min read

Not knowing what to expect, I can first say that I was totally blown away and humbled by all who stopped in at the Anvil Leather Grand Opening of the new Anvil Flagship store in wonderful Downtown Springfield, MO on beautiful Park Central Square! We unlocked and open the doors at 5pm sharp and the very first people who walked in actually drove up from Tulsa, OK just for the opening! ...

I'd Rather Be Fishing

August 04, 2015 1 min read

I love owning my own business. I love leatherwork and all that is involved from design thought to the finished stitch. I love making my own hours. I love selling what I make by hand.....that's incredibly rewarding! However, I love nothing more than watching my girls grow up doing the things that I did when I was their age. My dad took me fishing. I don't remember catching many fish, but I remember how much fun was had.