{"product_id":"cross-back-leather-apron","title":"THE FORGE | Cross-Back Artisan Leather Apron | OWN THE FIRE®","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid-cols-1 grid gap-2.5 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the fire. Carried on your shoulders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Forge is working gear for cooks who spend real hours at the pit. Built from premium top-grain leather, it carries the full weight of a serious apron the right way, across your back and shoulders, not hanging off your neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThat is the difference. The cross-back harness spreads the load through two adjustable straps that pull from the shoulders, so a long cook session does not turn into a sore neck. No strap digging in. No constant readjusting. You put it on and forget it is there until the fire is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull-length coverage and a reinforced waist belt lock the fit in. The front utility pocket keeps your thermometer, gloves, or knife within reach. Solid brass rivets and heavy-duty buckles are built to outlast the apron itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in deep brown or matte black, each Forge takes on its own character with every cook. Smoke, heat, and time doing what they do to leather that was made to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the apron for the cook who is in it for the long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA True Limited Run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe first production of The Forge is 30 pieces. Fifteen in deep brown, fifteen in matte black. That is the entire run. Each one is hand-cut and finished, and when a color sells through, it is gone until the next production. This is not manufactured scarcity. It is the reality of building real leather gear in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePremium top-grain leather, thick, supple, and built to patina with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCross-back harness, distributes weight across the shoulders for all-day comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignature dual finish, deep brown or matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeavy-duty brass hardware, reinforced buckles and rivets built for years of hard use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctional utility pocket, front pocket sized for your thermometer, tongs, or gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdjustable cross-back straps with reinforced waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull-length coverage, 33\" approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Top-grain leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 33\" approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish options: Deep Brown or Matte Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap system: Adjustable cross-back harness with waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHardware: Brass buckles and rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLive-fire cooks, pitmasters, and serious grill operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLong cook sessions where neck comfort matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOutdoor kitchen work and full-day pit duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA premium gift for the fire cook who has everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWipe clean with a dry cloth after each cook. Condition with a quality leather balm two to three times a year. The marks it picks up along the way are part of the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in Smoke. Forged in Fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57943112843567,"sku":"AL_002_BK","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":57943112876335,"sku":"AL_002_BR","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0658\/3343\/files\/the-forge-cross-back-artisan-leather-apron-own-the-fire-9443752.jpg?v=1778777890","url":"https:\/\/ownthefire.com\/products\/cross-back-leather-apron","provider":"OwnTheFire®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}