Whiteknuckler Blog

They don't make things like they used to… but we do!

So what do all these cars, trucks, bikes, and racing things have to do with a leather goods company?

Truckers, riders, rodders, and ranchers know what a whiteknuckle experience is, and this is why we say that our line of leather goods and accessories is hot rod and horsepower inspired. Much of our inspiration comes from the design era when things were made differently and well, frankly, better. We can't reproduce the cars of the classic horsepower era but we can make things as they used to be for our line of leather goods and accessories!

In our blog, you will find a collection of stories, articles, and themes that turn our crank so to speak, and tie into classic design language synonymous with our American-made goods!

Enjoy!

Whiteknuckler Blog

Early American Steel History: 1901-1950

Early American Steel History: 1901-1950

Steel built many of the modes of transportation and pieces of infrastructure we see in America today. The rapid development of steel technologies, pushed forward by companies like U.S. Steel,...

Early American Steel History: 1901-1950

Steel built many of the modes of transportation and pieces of infrastructure we see in America today. The rapid development of steel technologies, pushed forward by companies like U.S. Steel,...

American Automotive History 1930 to 1950

American Automotive History 1930 to 1950

By 1930, the American automotive industry was getting revved up and was on the verge of big changes. In the previous decade, many competitive automakers had risen up and many...

American Automotive History 1930 to 1950

By 1930, the American automotive industry was getting revved up and was on the verge of big changes. In the previous decade, many competitive automakers had risen up and many...

D2 Steel History

D2 Steel History

As World War II began and American factories were dedicated to defense production, one very important scientific advance led the way to making aircraft and vehicle parts possible: D2 steel....

D2 Steel History

As World War II began and American factories were dedicated to defense production, one very important scientific advance led the way to making aircraft and vehicle parts possible: D2 steel....

A Glimpse into Bushcraft in America

A Glimpse into Bushcraft in America

Bushcraft can be traced back to the late 1700s, but the modern movement started with Richard Harry Graves, founder of the Australian Jungle Rescue Detachment in World War II. He...

A Glimpse into Bushcraft in America

Bushcraft can be traced back to the late 1700s, but the modern movement started with Richard Harry Graves, founder of the Australian Jungle Rescue Detachment in World War II. He...

Made in the USA Spotlight: Military Grade Belt and Knife Combo

Made in the USA Spotlight: Military Grade Belt ...

The Blackout Stonewashed Combo knife features rich black Leatherwood resin handles that complement its stonewashed blade and jet-black leather sheath, all made in the USA. The Blackout Gen III knife’s...

Made in the USA Spotlight: Military Grade Belt ...

The Blackout Stonewashed Combo knife features rich black Leatherwood resin handles that complement its stonewashed blade and jet-black leather sheath, all made in the USA. The Blackout Gen III knife’s...

History of the Honda CB350 Four

History of the Honda CB350 Four

The Honda CB350 Four was introduced to the American market in 1972 to 1974 which is not real long in the motorcycle world. Honda's motorcycle was known for a unique...

History of the Honda CB350 Four

The Honda CB350 Four was introduced to the American market in 1972 to 1974 which is not real long in the motorcycle world. Honda's motorcycle was known for a unique...