Why Forge-Aprons?
We offer a comfortable, stylish, durable leather shop apron at a fair price but it is our attention to detail
that sets us apart from the competition.
Our Leather
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Supple, super-soft leather has no break-in time = comfort.
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Full-grain includes the tough, dense outer epidermis.
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Thicker than a nickel for excellent penetration protection.
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Dark brown, super-soft (flexible) leather is standard. We offer a number of other leather choices to meet your needs.
Our Apron Designs
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Ten adult styles and three kids/youth sizes to choose from.
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Functional, diamond chest pocket with three openings features our logo, or optionally, yours.
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Offering 30+ options to customize your apron to your needs.
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Exclusive flame-embossed buckles. Options available.
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Pockets are glued, riveted and sewn on with Kevlar thread.
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Kevlar thread offers excellent burn resistance and possesses great tensile strength.
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Designed for blacksmiths but knife makers, wood workers, fabricators and other craftsmen choose Forge-Aprons.
Custom Sizing
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Standard size aprons fit with straps in your T-shirt size.
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Custom size aprons for Small to 9X, Short to Extra Tall.
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Custom sizing provides a more comfortable fit and better protection for a nominal cost.

Our Back Straps
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Standard X-style design places weight on your shoulders for long wearing comfort that eliminates neck strain.
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Strap length based on your T-shirt size for a perfect fit.
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Features quick release trigger snap for easy in and out.
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Includes epaulets to disperse weight over shoulders.
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Fully removable and adjustable for multiple wearers.
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Optional Y-Style back strap system available.
Our Options
Mix and match for a leather apron that fits your needs:
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Various pocket choices with multiple placement options
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Tool loops
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Leg split in varied lengths
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Leg straps
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Lambs wool padding at pressure points
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Y-style back strap system puts weight on hips
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Hand forged buckles for re-enactors and period smiths
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Wear strips for high wear areas
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Padded chest for sheet metal workers
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Alternate leather types and colors; black, distressed brown, American bison, water buffalo, firm bovine...
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Monogrammed logo pocket with your name or shop logo
About Forge-Aprons
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Our 24+ years of experience in the metal trades helps us understand your protection needs and challenges.
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Exceptional and personal customer service.
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Superior craftsmanship.
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100% satisfaction guarantee on our leather aprons.
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Our leather shop aprons are built in the USA.
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Mobile shop means we may be at an event near you.
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Personal protection equipment blacksmith tools
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Most apron orders ship in seven days or less!
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Ask about our discounts to military and ABANA members.

What People Say About Our Custom Leather Blacksmith Aprons

David in Minnesota
Wow, thank you! It is not often that people using the word "custom" really mean it! Thank you so much!
Mark
in Masschussetts
Best apron I have ever purchased... well worth it!

Love my new shop armor! Very comfortable for all day wear & very heavy duty. Great craftsmanship & customer service too!