Boatswain v3 – Van Gogh Caramel, Bright Gold | Ready to Ship
Your leather will scratch. That’s kind of the point.
- Full-grain leather that builds a patina — gets more character with every carry
- Handmade to order in Kyiv — not pulled from a shelf
- Something don't sit right, or it's just not what you expected? I'll remake it free or refund you — your call, no shipping it back.
Regular price
$150.00
The Straight-Up Guarantee
If you don't love it, I'll refund you in full — no questions, no forms, no fine print.
The No Surprises Shipping
Free to the US on $95+. Tracked, 9–14 days, no customs fees or hidden costs waiting at your door.
The Locked-Down Checkout
Your payment info is encrypted and never touches my hands directly. Standard stuff, but worth saying plainly.
The Lifetime Promise
If it ever cracks, tears, or wears out from age instead of misuse, I'll repair or recondition it — free, for as long as you own it.
⚓ Limited edition — 1 piece only. Ships within 24 hours.
This Boatswain v3 is made from Van Gogh leather by Conceria Il Ponte (Tuscany, Italy) in color Caramel — a warm golden-brown with a smooth, bright aniline finish that catches light directly. Hand-stamped with bright gold foil, stitched with golden linen thread. The foil and thread together make it the most eye-catching piece in this batch.
Van Gogh is Conceria Il Ponte’s Tamponato leather — the most authentic leather produced in Tuscany, by their own description. French bovine shoulders, 100% vegetable-tanned with Quebracho and Mimosa extracts following an old tannery recipe. The hide is finished by hand then sprayed with aniline colors, giving it a smooth, shiny surface with transparency and natural depth. Not dyed through: the finish is applied on top of natural leather, which is exactly what allows that warm Caramel tone to catch light the way it does.
The bright gold foil stamp presses the Pirate Goods mark into the surface — it glints. Paired with golden linen thread, this one isn’t trying to be subtle.
The wallet
- Size: 3.94″ × 2.95″ (100 × 75 mm)
- 6–9 cards + triple-fold cash pocket
- 6 cards is the comfortable carry
- Hand-stitched with golden linen thread
- Bright gold foil stamp
- Made by hand in my workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine
Ships tomorrow.
— Vitalii
The Seven-Pass Polish
Most edges get one coat of paint and call it done. Ours don’t.
I learned a polishing method from an old shoemaker I met in my grandma’s village. He walked me through it once, years ago. I lost touch with him not long after. It took me 5 years to build my own compound formula around what he taught me — that part’s mine, and it’s staying that way.
Now every edge gets seven hand-polished passes before it leaves my bench. No shortcuts. No paint sealing it shut. Just leather, polished the old way, until it holds a shine on its own.
Run your thumb along it. That’s the difference.
Hey, I’m Vitalii — the maker behind Pirate Goods. I’ve been hand-stitching every wallet, sheath, and organizer in my Kyiv workshop since 2020. If anything’s ever off with your order, message me directly — I answer every email myself.
What you should know
- Ships from Ukraine
- Free shipping: Enjoy free shipping for orders over $150!
- Processing time: All orders are handmade with care and ship in 3-10 days.
- International orders: Local VAT/customs fees may apply for some countries (especially in Europe). Please check your local regulations.
- What's included: Listing is for the leather accessory only. Knives, pens, coins, or props shown in photos are not included - they're just for demonstration.
- Leather thickness: All of the leathers are in the 1.2–1.4 mm (3–4 oz.) thickness range. This is standard for high-quality small leather goods—thin enough for a sleek, comfortable carry, but strong and durable.
