I bought a Black Bear Leather wallet back in 2016 (I believe?) in Eastern Market. It's now 2026 and this wallet has STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. I'm not friendly to my products, this wallet has gone through getting soaked countless times, flung in rages, ground up, scratched, it would beat you in a bare-knuckle fight. As a daily use item, its leather has aged less than me, and this is coming from a guy who doesn't treat things with care. I feel kind of bad for the wallet in all honesty. But me? I'm doing great because I had a well-made product last through all my B.S. Funny enough, I stil had his business card tucked away, the original one I snagged from his display table, because I kept saying "you should go buy another Black Bear Leather wallet... that guy deserves everyone's business" and then I'd get distracted and life gets in the way (ADHD amirite?). I went back online to check to see if they're still in business so I could buy a wallet again from someone who makes great products. I don't know whether or not they're still producing, but Michael, your wallet has been a steadfast friend to me for a decade. It's still in complete usable condition and could probably go another 10 years, it's just the section of leather that does all the bending when you open and close the wallet that's a little rough on the edges. I kept telling myself to go buy another one. If you're still making these bad boys, I hope you respond to this, it was worth every penny. Love this thing. It's the only leather product like this I've ever owned that's been this resilient... it truly is a bear. I'd pay for another product that lasts ten years plus... Thank you for your expert craftsmanship and quality, how do I get another one... Here's pictures as you should have way more reviews of ACTUAL lifetime use. The seams on this wallet are still pristine. If you're no longer making them, CHEERS to you on whatever next chapter came your way. In today's world of garbage quality, this product was the real deal. read more