Triple K Manufacturing Co

What Triple K Manufacturing Co does

Triple K Manufacturing Co. is a privately held, family-owned leather goods manufacturer founded in San Diego in 1946 (the firmographics field states 1952, the year the company was reorganized into manufacturing and renamed Triple K by Jerry Krasne) by Colonel Leo Krasne and his father Herman, originally operating a GI surplus retail storefront under the Krasne family name. The business was renamed Triple K Manufacturing in 1952 after Jerry Krasne's three children (Kim, Kurt, and Karen), with Kurt Krasne assuming the presidency in 1994 and continuing to lead the company today as a division of Krasne's Inc. Its product portfolio centers on handcrafted leather shooting accessories and law enforcement duty gear — including concealment (IWB) and field/hunting (OWB) holsters, shoulder rigs, Sam Browne duty belts, handcuffs and carriers, magazine pouches, cartridge belts, and rifle slings — produced in the United States from premium top-grain, saddle, and latigo leathers. Beyond leather, the catalog includes the claimed "world's most extensive selection of firearm magazines" and a vintage-grips/buttplates/obsolete-parts line targeting antique firearm collectors, plus tangential categories (Civil War-era replicas, Western lifestyle, Triple K9 dog accessories, Ballistol gun care).

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer through its owned BigCommerce storefront at triplek.com, with no disclosed third-party retail, wholesale, or marketplace channels. Revenue is generated through one-time unit-priced product sales, with typical price points ranging from $29-$44 (handcuffs) to $49-$156 (standard holsters) and $185-$510 (premium Western and specialty leather). Domestic flat-rate shipping is $9.99 with USPS/FedEx fulfillment; international shipping is available on a destination-and-weight basis but is not a primary focus. Payment is accepted via major credit cards, checks, and money orders — a traditional payment stack consistent with a small, family-operated operation. The company serves five horizontal customer segments (civilian concealed carry, law enforcement, hunters/sportsmen, Western/lifestyle enthusiasts, vintage firearm collectors), with three segments (concealed carry, law enforcement, hunters) identified as primary. Production lead times for non-stock leather items extend to 8 weeks and magazine backorders are common due to rarity and production economics, indicating a make-to-order manufacturing model with limited finished-goods inventory.

The company has no institutional investment, no disclosed M&A activity, no public funding rounds, no API or mobile app, and no disclosed headcount. Geographic restrictions apply: Triple K declines to ship magazines to U.S. states where they are prohibited by law. Marketing is conducted primarily through the owned website, email newsletter, SEO, and organic social sharing (Facebook, X, Pinterest), with no evidence of paid acquisition at scale. The operating footprint is a single San Diego headquarters at 2222 Commercial St, functioning as both manufacturing site and corporate office.

Name

Triple K Manufacturing Co

Legal name

Triple K Manufacturing Co. Division of Krasne's Inc.

Website

https://triplek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Triple K Manufacturing Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned San Diego leather goods manufacturer (founded 1946) selling Made-in-USA holsters, belts, law enforcement duty gear, magazines, and vintage firearm parts directly to consumers via its own e-commerce storefront. It serves civilian shooters, law enforcement, hunters, and vintage firearm collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leather Shooting Accessories and Firearm Parts

NAICS

Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (3169), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAHAF

Protective, Safety & Tactical Leather Goods Manufacturing (Holsters/Pouches/Gear)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Leather Goods Manufacturing (Bags/Wallets/Luggage)

SECONDARYIMAOAHAI

Leather Goods Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Straps/Handles/Hardware Assemblies)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Leather Goods Manufacturing (Bags/Wallets/Luggage)

SECONDARYIMAOAFAG

Small Leather Accessories Manufacturing (Belts/Straps/Watch Bands)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Accessories Manufacturing (Hats/Gloves/Belts/Scarves)

SECONDARYCRAMAKAI

Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Hunting, Shooting & Archery Retail

SECONDARYIMAOAHAE

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Leather Goods Manufacturing (Bags/Wallets/Luggage)

Keywords

• Leather holsters
• Law enforcement duty gear
• Firearm magazines
• Vintage gun grips
• Shooting accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Triple K generates revenue through direct product sales via their e-commerce storefront. Products are sold at fixed price points with one-time purchase transactions. The company accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) and checks/money orders. Shipping is available domestically ($9.99 flat rate) and internationally with charges based on destination and package size. Leather items not in stock require up to 8 weeks for production; magazines may have extended backorder periods due to rarity and production economics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Triple K Manufacturing Co manufactures and sells leather shooting accessories and duty gear, including a full line of leather holsters (concealment IWB, field/hunting OWB, shoulder rigs, western styles), belts, cartridge carriers, rifle slings, scabbards, and law enforcement duty gear. The company also offers the world's most extensive selection of firearm magazines and is a leading source of hard-to-find vintage gun grips, buttplates, and obsolete replacement parts. All products are made in the USA at the company's San Diego facility.

Product overview

Triple K Manufacturing Co is a family-owned leather goods manufacturer founded in 1946, producing a diversified portfolio of shooting accessories and duty gear. The product line centers on premium leather holsters (concealment IWB, field/hunting OWB, shoulder rigs, western styles), law enforcement duty gear (Sam Browne belts, handcuffs, baton carriers, riot shields), firearm magazines, vintage gun grips and buttplates, wooden rifle stocks, cartridge belts and magazine carriers, and dog accessories in the Triple K9 Collection. The company operates as a traditional e-commerce store without a unified platform architecture, with products organized by end-use category including hunting, law enforcement, sporting clays, and everyday use. Products are manufactured in the USA with a focus on quality craftsmanship and American-made values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leather Holsters

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DeSantis Gunhide: Long-established American leather holster maker offering concealment, field, and duty holsters across price points. Highly comparable product mix to Triple K, with similar target customer (concealed carry, hunters, LE) and parallel distribution strategy.
• Don Hume Leathers: Long-running American leather holster manufacturer focused on conceal carry, hunting, and western-style products. Comparable niche positioning, similar leather-craftsmanship heritage, and parallel customer segments to Triple K.
• Galco International: One of the most direct competitors in premium leather holsters for concealed carry, field, and law enforcement use. Both companies share a leather-craftsmanship heritage, Made-in-USA positioning, and DTC catalog model serving overlapping civilian and LE customer bases.
• Hunter Company: Specialist in leather cartridge belts, shooting bags, and hunting accessories — directly comparable to Triple K's hunting belts and cartridge belt lines. Competes for the same sportsmen and western-shooter buyer.
• Gould & Goodrich: Manufacturer of leather duty gear and accessories for law enforcement, including belts, holsters, and magazine pouches. Direct overlap with Triple K's LE duty gear segment and similar specification-driven sales motion.
• Bianchi (now part of Safariland): Iconic leather holster and duty gear brand absorbed into Safariland but still sold as a leather heritage line. Closely comparable product categories (Sam Browne belts, duty holsters) and overlapping LE customer base with Triple K.
• Mernickle Holsters: Niche maker of competition and western-style leather holsters targeting Cowboy Action Shooting and practical pistol competitors. Highly comparable to Triple K's western belt/holster line for the same enthusiast customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Safariland: Industry-leading tactical and law enforcement equipment manufacturer that owns Bianchi, Blackhawk, and many other brands. Competes directly in duty holsters and LE gear but at significantly larger scale, broader polymer/Kydex product lines, and deeper LE department contracts.
• Blackhawk Products Group: Major tactical gear manufacturer (now under Safariland) producing holsters, belts, and accessories. While broader and more polymer-focused than Triple K, it competes for the same LE, military, and tactical civilian buyer across overlapping SKUs.

Emerging players

• Magpul Industries: Dominant manufacturer of firearm magazines, particularly polymer AR-15 and handgun magazines. Competes with Triple K in the magazine category that Triple K claims as 'the world's most extensive selection,' though Magpul's synthetic platform contrasts with Triple K's leather focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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