Our Back Story…

Hi, my name is Travis. I founded Crazy Canadian Leather in Tokyo, Japan, in 2000. It started out as a hobby of making and selling handcrafted leather goods in a local park in Kichijoji, eventually gaining the attention of some local shop owners and department store buyers. I was given the nickname “Crazy Canadian” by a friend in the park fleamarket and adapted it as the company brand. In 2008, my family and I moved back to Toronto, Canada, and I continued the business here at home.

I began making leather goods for a Canadian fashion designer in 2009. My brother James joined the business officially in 2015, and together we began to combine custom leather goods with Pop Culture Fan Art.

When the Covid Shutdown hit, we began to invest and learn some new skills with 3D printing and Laser Engraving to complement the leatherwork, and then added Cosplay Commissions to our list of services.

My Predator Cosplay soon became a hit at many ComicCons and local events, and was adopted as a mascot for Crazy Canadian Cosplay Makerspace.

As 2025 wraps up, Crazy Canadian Leather will once again transform to adapt to a new passion-driven economy with some changes to our line of goods and services. Stay tuned for some exciting changes coming in the New Year!

Silver Accessory Store in Tokyo

The Leathers We Use

  • Vegetan Leather

    Vegetable tanned leather is a durable, natural, and traditional leather produced using plant-based tannins (like tree bark) rather than chemicals. It is characterized by its firm, thick structure, earthy scent, and ability to develop a rich, unique patina over time. Often used for high-quality goods, it is highly moldable, carveable, and environmentally friendlier than chrome-tanned options. 

  • Pontedero Hand Dyed Vegtan

    Full-grain, hand-stained, veg-tanned cowhide that is semi-pliable with a subtle texture, minimal stretch, and light pull-up effect. This leather has been finished using traditional, old-world methods in Firenze, Italy and is sourced strictly from Europe and finished in Italy without exception.

    Color may vary slightly due to the aniline finish and hand stained methods.

    Specifications

    Weight/Thickness: 3.5 to 4.5 oz. (1.4 to 1.8 mm)

    Average size: 14 to 16 sq. ft. (1.3 to 1.49 sq. meters)

    Tannage: Veg-Tan


  • Sierra Deer Tanned Cowhide

    Sierra Deer Tanned Cowhide

    These drum-dyed sides have a soft, buttery feel. Argentinian cowhides finished in the USA.

    Specifications

    Weight/Thickness: 2.5 to 3 oz. (1.0 to 1.2 mm)

    Average Size: 20 to 25 sq. ft. (1.86 to 2.32 sq. meters)

    Tannage: Chrome Tan

  • Montana Drum Dyed Vegetable Tanned

    The Northgrid Project

    These veg-tanned cowhide sides offer lots of character for your next project. These are top grain sides with natural range markings and some brands visible that will add a distinctive look to your finished projects. This leather is tough and durable making it a good choice for bags, satchels, cases, lightweight straps and more.

    Specifications

    Weight/Thickness: 4 to 6 oz. (1.6 to 2.4 mm)

    Average size: 15 to 18 sq. ft. (1.67 to 1.86 sq. meters)

    Tannage: Veg-Tan

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