

Our Mission
Craftsmanship, Comfort, Performance, Service
To build the most reliable, durable, and intelligently designed tool-carry systems on the market—gear that supports tradespeople with every stitch, rivet, and choice of material. We are committed to American craftsmanship, practical design, and creating products that stand the test of time.
Why Choose Us
Behind the Build
What sets Occidental Leather apart isn’t just the quality of our materials—it’s the hands and minds behind every product. Each tool system is built with intention, shaped by decades of field experience and a deep respect for the trades. From the first sketch to the final stitch, our team of skilled makers brings precision, pride, and purpose to every step. That’s the difference you’ll feel the moment you put it on.

American Made from Start to Finish
Every product is designed, cut, stitched, and riveted in-house. No outsourcing, no shortcuts—just skilled craftsmanship.

Built for the Trades
Our gear is made by people who use it. We field-test our products and listen to feedback from working professionals to continually improve.

Designed to Last
We use premium materials like full-grain leather and rugged fabrics for tool systems that hold up through years of heavy use.

The Workshop
Engineered for Everyday
Our facility in Sonoma County is both our creative hub and production floor. Here, ideas are prototyped, tested, and built under one roof. This direct connection between design and manufacturing ensures consistency, accountability, and innovation in every bag.

Our Quality
Precision, Durability. Legacy
With over 40 years of field-tested designs, you can be assured that you're purchasing the most unique and hardest-working tool systems in the business. Since 1980, Occidental has set the standard for quality in the tool belt industry—and has earned a reputation of having no equal.

Heavy-duty leather, meets old-school muscle... and steady hands to punch and press our toughest leather—because some things just work better the hard way.

Original workshop in Occidental, California circa 1980. Our small crew making high quality tool bags.





Our new Santa Rosa location since 2019.