{"product_id":"pirate-goods-boatswain-v3-minimalist-leather-card-holder","title":"Pirate Goods Boatswain v3 – Minimalist Leather Card Holder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMore cards than the Venturer. Still fits in a front pocket.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boatswain v3 is a flat leather card holder — same slim profile as the Venturer v2, but with a wider body that fits six to nine cards and a dedicated cash pocket. If you've been using the Venturer and running out of slots, this is the natural next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3.94\" × 2.95\" (100 × 75 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–9 cards + triple-fold cash pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-grain leather, hand-finished edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand in my Kyiv workshop, one at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much it actually carries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix is the comfortable carry. Nine is possible once the leather has broken in — it starts snug and loosens over the first few weeks. The cash pocket is designed for bills folded in thirds — keeps them flat and retrievable without a billfold compartment adding bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix cards and a few bills is the load it was built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe leather (and why it's named on the label)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost card holders just say \"genuine leather.\" That tells you nothing. Here's exactly what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rusty) — waxed pull-up leather. Scratches rub out with your thumb. Darkens with carry, most character over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePonte \/ Ponte Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e (Natural, Tan) — vegetable-tanned, smooth finish. Natural is lighter; Tan has a warmer tone. Both patina gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoala\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cigar, Black) — smooth, even, minimal marking. The cleaner look that stays consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll full-grain — the top layer of the hide, not corrected or bonded scraps. Built to outlast a few phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you carry fewer than six cards and don't need cash on you, the Venturer v2 is the slimmer choice at $64. If you need a bifold with proper bill compartments, look at the Buccaneer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cards does the Boatswain v3 hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix is the comfortable carry. Nine is possible once the leather has broken in — it starts snug and loosens over the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the triple-fold cash pocket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dedicated slot sized for bills folded in thirds. Keeps your cash flat and separate from your cards without adding the bulk of a billfold compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the leather scratch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrazy Horse (Rusty) marks with use — that's the pull-up characteristic and most scratches rub out with your thumb. Koala (Black, Cigar) and Ponte Wax (Tan, Natural) are smoother and mark less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the leather stretch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a little, in the first few weeks. It starts snug and breaks in to fit your carry. Normal for full-grain leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot much needed. Keep it out of the wash. A small amount of leather conditioner once or twice a year if it looks dry. It'll look better with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it and where?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI do, by hand, in my workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine. Every order ships with a handwritten note. 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