A leather and steel bottle opener designed to patina beautifully.

Deadstock: Designed in 2016, out of production since 2019.

Inspired by the flat metal bottle openers found in the back pockets of bartenders all over the world—we wanted to create our take on the iconic bottle popper.

The Manual Bar Blade is created by wrapping a selection of Horween leather around a laser cut stainless steel opener. By bringing the warmth of leather to the utilitarian steel we created a designed object that feels great in the hand, adds an handsome accent to your bar, and—through frequent use—develops a patina, like a well-used leather wallet.

The Bar Blade is 100% made in Chicago—from the laser cut steel to the genuine Horween Leather. Horween is one of the oldest continuously running tanneries in the United States, and has been tanning their premium leathers in Bucktown for over 5 generations. From NFL footballs to presidential oxfords, Horween leather can be found in quality goods around the world. 

• Designed in 2014, out of production since 2018

• Minor imperfections from the handmade nature of leatherwork

• 100% Made in Chicago with genuine Horween leather

• Leather, steel

• Approx 6” x 1.5”