About us

At Diamond D Custom Leather, we rely on the quality leather, hard work, and our more than 30 years of experience to provide you with the absolute best products at the best value.  Diamond D Custom Leather was founded over three decades ago by a man who knew that in order to produce the best product you must have the best equipment, the best people, and never settle for less than perfection.  This mantra has enabled owner, David Johnston, to succeed in his personal and professional life.  David is a past Professional Bull Rider winning numerous titles, a Firefighter in Anchorage, Alaska, and an award winning leather maker. Diamond D Custom Leather has been featured in a variety of magazines such as Guns Magazine, article by Clint Smith, and American Hand Gunner.  Click HERE to be view the article from American Hand Gunner.  His attitude of always striving to be the best has helped to carry Diamond D Custom Leather to where it is today.  Diamond D Custom Leather uses David and our other leather craftsmen’s experience, tenacity, and drive, to craft the finest leather holsters and products available. 

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Diamond D Custom Leather is located just outside of Anchorage, Alaska.  We are the makers of the original Alaskan Holster, the Guide's Choice™ Chest Holster.  We started off as David Johnston Leather, D Johnston Maker, and have since grown to become the largest Alaska Holster and leather maker in the state.  All of our leather holsters, leather belts, and other leather products have been tested in the tough Alaskan outdoors ensuring that no matter where you are, or what the conditions might be, your purchase from Diamond D Custom Leather, Diamond D Holsters, will last.