# Samurai Card Holder

Pattern for the compact Samurai card holder by Leather Pattern Story, with a pocket and three card slots. Four-page A4 PDF; the test page includes a 9 cm reference for scale. Vegetable-tanned leather at 1.2–1.4 mm is recommended. A link to the English video tutorial is included; rated 1 of 3 in difficulty and suitable for beginners. Files are free to download.

- **Maker:** [Leather Pattern Story](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/leather-pattern-story/)
- **Category:** [Card holders](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/cardholders/)
- **Item type:** card holder
- **Difficulty:** easy
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 4
- **Instructions language:** English
- **Files:** 1 (PDF), 1.9 MB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/leather-pattern-story/kartholder-3/

## Photos

![Samurai Card Holder 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/leather-pattern-story/kartholder-3/1.webp)

## Video tutorials

- [How to make a leather mini wallet SAMURAI _ Leather craft DIY _ Tutorial and FREE PATTERN](https://youtu.be/j9jvSJMWOoA)

## Similar patterns

- [Talis Card Holder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/jaindiana-leather-works/cardwallet-1/) — Jaindiana leather works · Card holders · easy · video
- [Darnel Card Holder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/pebble-grain-studio/kartholder/) — Pebble Grain Studio · Card holders · easy · video
- [Sorren Card Holder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/caspia-leather/kartholder-7/) — Caspia Leather · Card holders · easy · video
- [Erion Card Holder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/dark-sails/kartholder/) — Dark Sails · Card holders · easy
- [Orin Card Holder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/caspia-leather/kartholder-10/) — Caspia Leather · Card holders · easy · video
- [Popular Cardholder](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/sergey-chernov/kartholder-2/) — Сергей Чернов · Card holders · easy

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I download this pattern?

The pattern is free. Press the download button under the description — 1 file (PDF, 1.9 MB) are saved as one ZIP archive. You can also download each file separately from the file list below.

### How do I print the pattern at actual size?

The pattern is laid out on A4 paper — 4 pages. Print at 100% scale (“Actual size”) with “Fit to page” turned off, and check the test square or a piece dimension with a ruler before cutting.

### Is this pattern good for beginners?

Yes, this is an easy pattern: few pieces and straightforward assembly — a good choice for a first leather project. The maker has a video tutorial you can follow step by step.

### What leather should I use?

These are usually made from firm veg-tan or combination-tanned leather 0.8–1.4 mm (2–3.5 oz) thick: it holds its shape and takes a clean burnished edge. Makers often give the exact thickness — check the description and notes on the pattern page.

### What language are the instructions in?

The instructions and pattern labels are in English.

### Who made this pattern?

The maker is [Leather Pattern Story](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/leather-pattern-story/). The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.