AKER LEATHER PRODUCTS
The right look...the right feel...the right holster
Made in the USA
In 1981, I had a vision ... to produce durable leather products for law enforcement that would stand the test of time for safety and reliability. Now, over 25 years later, AKER leather products can be seen as the first choice for the California Highway Patrol, the U. S. Border Patrol, the U. S. Postal Service, the Los Angeles Police Dept. and the San Francisco Police Dept., to name just a few among the many satisfied customers nationwide and worldwide who wear AKER
Our research and development department continually strives to come up with new items in line with the ever changing technology in the field. But what doesn't change is the superior quality of the highest grade top grain leather, thread, dyes and hardware which go into our products. Each individual item is hand-made in our factory in the USA using traditional old-world craftsmanship combined with stringent quality control and painstaking attention to detail.
These factors have made AKER a leader in the law enforcement community. However, in addition to the expertise of our employees, our success would not have been possible without the dedication of our loyal dealers, distributors and both our on-duty and off-duty customers who have bought AKER leather products these many years. From one man's vision has come a company dedicated to the law enforcement community, a company whose products are relied upon for their safety and durability and at the same time, have the right look, the right feel, and the right price ... . ... . AKER
The year was 1938 and under the original name of Boston Novelty Company they made leather tags, name plates, cases, bags, etc. In the early 1940s the name changed to Boston Leather and the focus turned to law enforcement.
They have expanded into other areas but always with an accentuation on the public service market. They have broadened their fire-related line and have introduced police K-9 items. They have the ability to manufacture custom leather Products but their bread and butter is the "Uniformed Professional."
Leather remains the material of choice. It is the best material for the items that they manufacture. When worn or carried, leather becomes a part of you. It is comfortable, long lasting, very strong, and good looking.
All items sold by them are made in their shop in Sterling, Illinois. They are committed to domestic manufacturing. All leather used is full grain from U.S. steers. All leather is tanned in the U.S.A. They manufacture a quality item and stand behind it fully. You will not buy a better product anywhere.
Maxpedition® was established in 1988 as a small workshop fabricating hard-use military specification nylon gear. The main corporate facility is based in Gardena, CA. With growth in international reputation, Maxpedition® has become even more self-demanding: pursuing the most user-friendly designs, using the highest quality materials and meticulous workmanship, and upholding our strong philosophy of constant self-improvement.