What a Craftsman!!!!!! Make time for Mike because there is much incredibly beautiful items in his store. I had a budget and it was hard for me to stick to it when I went in to buy my hat .... You'll understand once you admire all. Artists such as him is rare. His creations are high-end in style with fair high-end prices. If you are familiar with quality and beautiful workmanship there is much of the sort to see here. This is not a "common" leather shop, so treat yourself to something special from here. read more

Mike made a custom stand for my companion stone that goes everywhere with me. I am deeply grateful to his attention and care he put forth. I will cherish it always. read more

Mountain Mike's Custom Leather - Mike's custom stand for my polished stone. - Leather Goods Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Custom leather shops are beyond hard to find these days so it was a pleasant surprise to find Mike's spot. He made me two custom belt keychains with a quick 24 hr turnaround with nothing but gratitude and killer vibes. I absolutely would send friends there. Thanks Mike read more

Mountain Mike's Custom Leather is a true gem in Idyllwild, not only for its high-quality products but also for the charismatic character behind it all. As soon as you step into the store, you can feel the warmth and welcoming atmosphere. Mountain Mike himself is a sight to behold, with his rugged, frontiersman look and deep baritone voice. The store is filled with an array of beautiful leather products, from belts and hats to sheaths and knives. All of which are made by Mountain Mike himself, who takes pride in the quality and durability of his creations. His love for nature and his respect for native cultures are also evident in the shop, with items such as sage and other native items for sale. What sets Mountain Mike's apart is not just the products but also the experience. Mike is always ready to share a story or a bit of history with his customers, and he takes the time to make sure everyone feels welcome. He's a true craftsman and a true character, and his store is a must-visit for anyone in the area. He also does custom work... all you have to do is ask read more

Mountain Mike's Custom Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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I have been here several times, and Mike, even when he is busy, always has time to share history stories with my grandkids. I've taken belts that I love to his shop for him to fix rather than just buying a new one. He sells high-quality wood here in the front. I believe it is avocado wood currently. Did you know Mike used to be an actor? He reminds me of Dan Hagerty (I am aging myself lol). Come check out his shop! Knives, leather everything and a ton of stories that need to be passed down. Do not miss out! read more

Amazing custom belt made in quick 15 minutes. Nice guy. Great options for leather colors. Price is worth the quality.

Discovered a beautiful sandlewood oil based perfume that made from scratch my mountain mike- it is simply beautiful and last all day. Mountain Mike not a smoodging sales guy with an ego so don't expected a big song and dance about his products like you see on QVC. He's a creator and all his products speaks for itself and is made and sourced by him. If you look out the window in the back, you'll be able to see his spectacular teepee, just stunning way to live! My partner bought a hat from him a few months ago that has stood the test of time. I love having his store in the community, i love everything about the way mountain mike is and the way his products present. read more

This is such a fun little shop for all your leather needs. Mike is a character, and he also makes the best beard oil on the planet. This shop is a must-add to your itinerary. read more

Mike made an amazing sheath for my wasp handle commando knife. I got this beautiful knife from Sheffield in England, but the sheath it came with was junk! Mike created the perfect upgrade for the factory sheath. I'll pass this one down for generations! Thank you! read more

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Mike's collection of custom leather apparel, salves, beef jersey, custom made knives, and leather holsters are all made by him. We had a belt made and it's great quality, a belt you can wear your entire life. Mike is very kind and easy to talk to. Truly a master craftsmen and a true mountain man. Check his place out. He has a 1947 GMC pickup for sale outside that I would love to have read more

I really enjoy visiting Mountain Mikes Custom Leather in Idyllwild. My family, kids enjoy every visit we make at his place. He looks like the American Frontiersman that just came down the mountain but is so nice to the kids and speaks perfect Spanish and even can change his tone to distinguish those from Central America like El Salvador and Honduras! Wow! Very interesting man beyond the times. I recommend anyone visiting Idyllwild to stop by and go back to his humble shop and see all his beautiful leather works. read more

Mountain Mike is the real deal. I was looking for a Big Brim Hat (Sombrero) for lots of shade. Mike does everything by hand (you DONT see that anymore). He fitted and custom shaped my had to my liking. Old School!! read more

I went to mountain mikes on April 9th and really liked the store. I saw the awesome custom work he personally does and really liked it. I saw a Damascus blade there I really liked and asked mike if he can make a handle and knife sheath. I told him I wanted the handle from deer antler. Mike measured my hand pulled out a crate of antlers and I picked one I liked and would fit my hand. I went today (May 5th) to pick it up and I couldn't have been more pleased with it. The knife and handle are amazing and the custom sheath is bad ass. The combination is awesome. I now have a custom knife no one else will have and I will pass this on to my youngest son when I get old and can't grab a hold of it (hopefully never). I have purchased different items from mike and they are all top notch quality read more

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Just picked up my custom leather gun belt and holster. What a fantastic job! I could not be happier. read more

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I don't know why so many people have given Mike 5 stars. I was very unsatisfied with his services. I hired him to make a holster for my pistol, as well as a ammo pouch that fits on my belt. I brought in the pistol for him to observe and model. We were very specific about the design for the product and we came to an agreement. I was very specific about the design and style for the ammo pouch too, and even brought in a Nylon version I was fond of for him to observe, hold in his hands and model I paid 50% of the cost of parts and labor upfront, with plans to pay the other 50% when I returned to obtain the product. However, when I returned, I observed that he made something quite different for the ammo pouch and I just think he forgot completely about our conversation, the agreement, and the model. Naturally I objected to the product he made. Although it was a very skilled and wonderful product, it wasn't what I ordered. The style was different and didn't function with the same amount of ease as the nylon version I wanted him to model after. The holster wasn't quite right either. It fit my gun, but the section of the holser where the handle met the leather went out way too far so i could only draw the pistol with my pinky finger. We were very specific that this would not be the case at the time I placed my order. So then there was another return trip, and since I was driving from Temecula at the time, the round trip cost was at least $30.00. When I returned a week later, he had made, yet another mistake on the holster. I had paid a high price for the holster to begin with, but he charged me an additional $25.00 to modify the holster to the original order. UGH! So I had to make yet another trip and come back a week later, costing another $30.00 round trip in gas money. The phone case I bought was great. The magazine holsters were a little tight and required some stretching, even though these magazines were brought in at the original time of order to model after. Long story short, $30.00 extra trip + $30.00 extra trip + $25.00 extra charge that shouldn't have ever been there, total of $85.00 extra cost incurred to me because of his mistakes. NOT COOL. Years later I took the holster to another leather craftsman in Temecula to fix the holster again, because Mike designed the holster with a little 'snag' that would catch when trying to draw the pistol rapidly. This was yet another $25.00. Now the total extra cost incurred to me was $110.00 for Mike's mistakes. I will not do business with him anymore. Too expensive, and too many mistakes...too much time and $$, gas $$, repair $$. Mike is overpriced, and full of himself, and he costs his customers a ton of extra cash due to his repeated errors in craftsmanship. -Jeff read more

Man! What a cool little store! There's badass leather work in here, but I am poor, so I bought some leather conditioner for my belts, bag straps and such that Mike makes himself. I also got a cool woven bracelet on the cheap, and my wife bought a dream catcher for her car mirror (making it her third such object, and though I find them ridiculous, this is the best one yet). When I asked the employee (not Mike) about the leather conditioner (which comes in a little tub like pomade), he demonstrated how to apply it, and we had this exchange: Him: "just rub a little on with your fingers whenever you notice the leather looking dry." Me: "Oh! Kinda like Chap Stick!" (which I had been addicted to in the dry air of the high desert, so it was certainly on the brain, and looked the part. And what can I say? I like a good simile) Him: "No, it's for leather. You don't want to put it on your lips." I tried to explain myself, but failed, and trailed off. Paid cash to avoid the CC transaction fee, and we were on our way. Anyway, cool little spot! check it out! p.s. - I gave this $$$, but it's all fairly priced for what you're buying. Leather goods should be expensive. But the smaller items, and non-leather stuff is affordable. read more

Mountain Mike's artistry is surreal. AND.... I can't live without his lip balm and SPF moisturizer. Highest quality natural ingredients, simple, and embedded with with rare bits of knowledge that he has acquired over the years in the natural world.... I know a lot about skin care and he really impressed me with his recipe and enlightened me to one particular ingredient that i didn't even know existed. The moisturizing SPF is so soothing; it hydrates, brightens and plumps my skin, and is very calming. It actually makes for a lovely primer to make up. His lip balm is another essential of mine; perfect tact and hydration and it smells amazing. read more

So far so good my friends went to your store and know I'm addicted to Blistex.. bought me 2 vanilla lip balms I love it ...so far.. I think I'll be ordering after these run out read more