The Grifter Masterson Vest was named for the American gunslinger, gambler, and buffalo hunter Bat Masterson. Grifter make each vest to order from 12 oz Selvedge American Cone Mills Denim with a Distressed Bison leather exterior and a heavy duty 14 oz Orange Duck Canvas lining.
Grifter Company make all of their products in the USA from hand selected leather, their manufacturing is based in Gloversville, NY – a town once world renowned for its glove industry.
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