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The Keystone Thumb: A Piece of American Glove Heritage
The keystone thumb is a traditional American glove-making detail where the thumb is cut as a separate, angled piece and set into the palm to follow the natural curve of...
The Leather Riding Shirt: An American Riding Tradition
The leather riding shirt is one of the most practical pieces in the American riding wardrobe: leather coverage in a shirt-style cut, worn like a heavy overshirt instead of a...
The Keystone Thumb and the American Glove Heritage
The keystone thumb is a glove-making detail with real function behind it. It is a thumb built from a separate wedge-shaped panel, set into the palm and back of the...
Fleece-Lined Gloves and the American Winter Ride
Fleece-lined gloves are leather riding gloves with a soft fleece layer sewn inside for warmth, and for a certain kind of American rider they are the difference between parking the...
The Peacoat in American Motorcycle Riding Culture
The peacoat reached the road the same way the flight jacket did: it was cheap military surplus that already solved a cold-weather problem, and riders noticed. Built from heavy melton...
When to Repair vs. Replace Your Leather Motorcycle Gear
How to tell when leather motorcycle gear is worth repairing and when it is time to replace it, from Legendary USA's 25 years of building American gear.
The History of Leather Conditioner: From Neatsfoot to Now
The History of Leather Conditioner: From Neatsfoot Oil to Modern Creams Leather conditioner is as old as leather goods themselves. Long before it came in a tin, riders and saddlers...
The N-1 Deck Jacket: A U.S. Navy Heritage Story
The N-1 deck jacket is the U.S. Navy's cold-weather work jacket, issued during World War II to sailors who worked long shifts on open ship and carrier decks. Built with...