Meet the Maker

Imperial Custom Works is based just south of Fort Worth in Burleson, TX. We provide short run and custom one-off handmade leather goods and custom knives. We source the highest quality materials and produce a product that will stand the test of time.

Our sole craftsman, Joey, studied Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Dallas. He has always considered himself a craftsman/artist and dabbled in many mediums before finding his passion and love for leather working and bladesmithing.

Joey began working with leather in 2017. He had a friend who did leather work. After pricing out some custom items, Joey thought he could make them himself. He quickly learned it’s easier to spend $50 on something rather than $100 on supplies and many hours to do it yourself. However, he found joy in the work and was able to tap into his creative side and make something he could be really proud of.

In 2023 Joey began the journey of bladesmithing. Having handled hundreds of blades for sheath work he already had a good jumpstart into the craft. Handling all of those blades really taught him the key factors in what makes a quality knife and how to stand out among the crowd.

We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to providing you with quality handmade leather products you can hand down for generations.