Valkyrie

The Dragon Leatherworks Valkyrie. Worthy of its namesake.

In Norse mythology, the Valkyrie is a handmaiden to Odin, whose purpose is to bring chosen warriors to Valhalla. Valkyries are beautiful, seductive, and bold creatures.

In February 2014 we were contacted by the prop master for NCIS and commissioned to create a holster for an upcoming two-part episode set in New Orleans. We were given pretty much free rein, with the only guidance being that it had to be paddle-mounted, with a lot of crocodile skin. We set to work locating a suitable paddle, and within a few days settled on using the BlackHawk CQC system. With the hardware selection out of the way, we set to work designing the holster.

After trying a few mock-ups, we settled on the design and set to work building the two holsters that NCIS wanted to purchase. After they were built and we were taking pictures of them, it was obvious to us that we had another winning design in our hands. With the flexibility of colors and exotic skins, coupled with the highest quality hand-crafting, the Valkyrie quickly became our Signature Series holster.

The Signature Series Valkyrie line is available in its base configuration of plain leather, all the way up to Crocodile, Ostrich, or Anaconda snakeskin. For a truly unique holster, we also offer hand-painted Python skin — our premium offering. As with all of our products, there is a wide selection of colors available, along with being able to build it in right- or left-handed configurations.

As Seen on NCIS

Here are a couple of screen captures from the first of the two-part episode, showing guest star Scott Bakula wearing the Valkyrie as he gets out of his car, then preparing to draw from concealment in the episode titled "Crescent City: Part 1." All of us here at Dragon Leatherworks were thrilled to supply holsters to NCIS, and to have been part of getting the show off the ground!

Who Owns a Dragon Leatherworks Valkyrie?

None other than Jesse James himself, star of the reality shows Monster Garage and West Coast Choppers!

Jesse was kind enough to respond to our request that he autograph a holster for the 2016 Kilted to Kick Cancer fundraiser, and simply asked for a trade — a custom-made Dragon Leatherworks Valkyrie for his own Cisco Triple Black 1911 in return for a signed holster. So we set to work, crafted a holster to his specification, and shipped it out with a holster for his autograph. A few days later, the signed rig was back in our hands, and Jesse was showing off his new crocodile-skinned Valkyrie!

Features

• The BlackHawk CQC paddle system allows for easy-on / easy-off of the holster, yet keeps the entire rig stable and secure.
• Oversized paddle provides stability, utilizing a molded-in tooth to grip the pant from the inside.
• Adjustable teeth on the belt cut-out allow for proper fit on dress belts, gun belts, all the way up to 2" duty belts.
• Allows for the proper placement (on the hip) so as to have the most efficient and fastest draw possible.
• BlackHawk CQC system allows swapping out the paddle mount for an optional molded belt loop.

Custom Designs

When you place an order for a Valkyrie, you'll have a few choices. Standard paddle or optional belt-loop? Plain leather, or exotic skin? Solid color trim, or airbrushed?

Below are a few samples to help you visualize the design of your one-of-a-kind holster.

Ordering

Build Your Valkyrie

By purchasing a Dragon Leatherworks holster or accessory you hereby acknowledge that you have read the Warranties and Disclaimers, you understand that firearms are dangerous, and release Dragon Leatherworks, its owners, its associates, and employees from any and all liability for injuries or accidents relating to the use of the holster or any firearm. If purchasing as a gift, you acknowledge that the recipient/end user is knowledgeable in the safe handling and use of firearms.