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 STILL BUYING WALLETS THAT FALL APART? 

 GET ONE THAT'S DESIGNED TO LAST 

"Absolutely fantastic quality and well made.

Will last a lifetime."

J H

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LIFETIME GUARANTEE

30 DAY RETURNS

FREE DELIVERY OVER £30

HANDMADE IN BLACKBURN

MOST WALLETS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL

Most modern wallets are cheaply made overseas with:

  • Thin, low quality leather

  • Weak machine stitching

  • Lined with plastic, fabric or foil

 

They may deceive you at first, then:

  • Plastic peels

  • Stitching splits

  • Leather cracks

It doesn't matter if it's a budget buy, or from a big brand,

Even most 'luxury' brands use surprisingly similar construction methods.

Within months you're replacing your wallet again.

Burning more cash, that should be stored safely!

In the next 5 years, you’ll likely replace your wallet 3–5 times.

LOUIS VUITTON
EPI LEATHER MARCO WALLET
ORIGINAL RETAIL PRICE £555.00
WORTH IT?

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"I love my card holder and friends have been admiring it.
Outstanding"

Russell

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THE GUARDIAN:

MADE TO OUTLAST THE REST

I designed the Guardian to be as affordable as possible, whilst still being high quality and extremely durable.

To be as slim as possible, but still feel substantial to hold.

The Guardian is the perfect balance of each.

Built using:

  • Thick Italian vegetable-tanned leather

  • Traditional hand stitching with durable thread

  • Genuine passion for the craft

Designed to:

  • Protect your cards

  • Cut down on bulk

  • Survive daily use

  • Age beautifully

  • Still be fully functional in 10+ years

Most handmade leather card holders can cost up to £50 or more.

And some designer card holders can cost £300+

At this moment, The Guardian is only £30

This isn’t necessarily 'cheap', but this is high quality, UK made, honest craftsmanship.

Since i'm just a single independent craftsman, I don't have bloated business overheads to cater for.

I aim to always keep my prices as low as possible for customers, but fair enough for myself.

Less than 1p per day for something that lasts decades.

There are only 8 made in each batch, one batch made at a time.

Check product page for available stock.

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Stop replacing your wallet. Upgrade once.

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"A delightfully neat little card holder which holds everything you need and lasts for a lifetime"

Frank

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​SLIM, STRONG AND BUILT FOR EVERYDAY CARRY

The Guardian keeps your essential cards secure while staying slim in your pocket.

Perfect for people who prefer to carry only what they need.

  • Holds your essential cards securely (3 cards at first, more over time as the leather forms to your use)

  • Space for folded notes

  • Slim minimalist design

  • Hand stitched for strength and durability

  • Thick vegetable tanned leather that ages beautifully

  • Handmade locally in Blackburn, by a skilled craftsman (me!)

Easy to access your cards when you need them.

Safe and secure when you don't.

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A CARD HOLDER THAT GETS BETTER WITH AGE

 

Vegetable-tanned leather changes over time.​

The more you use it, the better it looks.

This is called 'patina'.

Scratches and marks become part of the leather's character.

Oils from your hands and everyday friction creates a smooth shine over time.

In ten years it won't look worn out.

It'll look worn in.

And it will still be doing exactly what it was designed to.

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​​WHY THIS WON’T FAIL LIKE YOUR LAST WALLET

 

  • 2mm thick leather - tight and compact grain - no plastic, fabric or foil

  • Hand stitched with thick thread -  traditional saddle stitch technique which won't fall apart like machine stitching

  • Burnished and hand painted edges - no frayed edges

  • Built by hand - not mass produced - attention to the smallest detail

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the guardian card holder wilde's leatherwork geoff wilde blackburn lancashire mens gifts present bespoke artisan crafts
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"Perfect little card holder.

Beautifully made and fits my cards in perfectly."

Jo

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You don't want to replace wallets every few months or years

  • You prefer to carry less

  • You value quality over trends or hype

  • You want something that lasts

  • You want to support handmade goods and local craftsmanship

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WHAT HAPPENS

IF YOU DON’T UPGRADE​​

  • Your wallets will keep deteriorating

  • You’ll keep replacing them

  • You’ll waste more and more money over time

  • You’ll never get that natural, earned leather patina

Or...

You can buy once. Done.

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"It’s perfect.

Neat, clean and not bulky"

Cameron

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MEET THE CRAFTSMAN

Hi, I'm Geoff, the craftsman behind Wilde's Leatherwork.

I started Wilde's Leatherwork because, like you, I was tired of wasting my hard earned money on cheap wallets which were designed to fail.

Too many leather goods today look okay online, but then fall apart after a month or two of use.

Every item I make is built using real leather and traditional hand stitching, designed to last a lifetime of use.

Not just months.

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​​​​WHAT MY CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

 

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"Absolutely fantastic quality and well made. Will last a lifetime."
J H

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"Quality that will last a lifetime. Well packaged and quickly dispatched."
Mark Birchall

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"Supporting a local craftsman. Highly recommended."
Keith Catlow

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"Perfect little card holder. Beautifully made and fits my cards in perfectly."

Jo

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​"You can see and feel the higher quality difference"

David

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ZERO RISK PURCHASE

 

Your Guardian is protected by:

Lifetime Guarantee

I designed the Guardian to last decades. However, if anything fails due to craftsmanship fault, I will repair or replace it at no extra charge.

30 Day Returns

If you change your mind, just let me know and we'll arrange a return.

No hassle.

LIMITED BATCH

 

Each Guardian is handmade by myself.

 

Batches are limited to the leather I have in stock,

and the time I have available to craft them.

At the moment I order my leather is small panels, so can only make 8 in a batch

Once this batch is gone, you may have to wait weeks for the next batch,

Or miss out on this offer entirely.

There are only 8 made in each batch

Check product page for available stock

If you like the look of the Guardian, and are done with wasting money, now is the time to get yours.

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GET YOURS BEFORE THIS BATCH IS GONE

ONLY 8 MADE IN EACH BATCH

​"Really pleased with the quality. A nice thing to own."

John

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HANDMADE IN BLACKBURN

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