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The Buckler Grip is our most protective leather case for iPhone 17 Air: the same handcrafted, full-grain Patagonia leather and Tri-Layer Core as the Grip, with stainless steel shields added on all four corners — where a dropped phone lands first — at 57 grams, and full Apple MagSafe and V-Mag compatibility.
Handcrafted for those who demand the perfect balance of refined style and rugged defense, the Buckler Grip iPhone 17 Air Leather Case delivers uncompromising protection without giving up the feel of real leather.
Start with what it shares with the Grip: hand-selected, full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, over a Tri-Layer Core that combines a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell to disperse impact and a soft leather lining to guard against micro-scratches, plus a high-defense anodized aluminum ring around the camera.
Then add what makes it a Buckler: stainless steel shields on all four corners. On the thinnest iPhone Apple makes, corners are exactly where a drop does its damage. Six grams is the whole price of that — 57 instead of 51.
Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets keep it ready for Apple MagSafe chargers and for V-Mag, Vaja’s magnetic attachment system. Snap on the Wallet Wrap to turn it into a full leather wallet with five RFID-protected card slots, or add a Mini Wallet, Card Wallet or Fold Stand when your day calls for it. Browse the V-Mag add-ons made for iPhone 17.
When your iPhone takes a fall, Buckler takes the impact — so your iPhone doesn’t have to.
Yes. This page is the iPhone 17 Air version, crafted to the exact dimensions of that model. Each iPhone 17 model has its own version and they are not interchangeable, so make sure you are on the page for your phone. You can see every option for your model in our iPhone 17 Air leather case range.
Same leather, same Tri-Layer Core, same MagSafe charging, same V-Mag add-ons. The Buckler Grip adds stainless steel shields on all four corners and weighs 57 grams against the Grip’s 51. Choose the Buckler Grip if you drop your phone and want the most protective leather case we make for the Air; choose the Grip to keep it as thin as possible.
Four layers of defense. The Tri-Layer Core combines a full-grain Patagonia leather exterior, a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell that disperses impact, and a soft leather lining against micro-scratches. On top of that, stainless steel shields cover all four corners, and a high-defense anodized aluminum camera ring adds drop protection around the rear lenses.
Yes. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets provide reliable alignment and charging with Apple MagSafe chargers, and work with every V-Mag add-on.
With the detachable V-Mag Wallet Wrap, which adds five RFID-protected card slots, a bill pocket and a cover over the screen, or with a Mini Wallet or Card Wallet for a lighter setup. We don’t make a sewn-in wallet case for the iPhone 17 Air. Note that the Wallet Wrap covers the magnetic area, so it has to come off to charge on MagSafe.
57 grams (2.01 oz), against 51 for the Grip without the corner shields.
No. The steel sits at the corners rather than adding thickness across the back, so the case keeps the slim profile the Air is built for.
Real, full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, over a Tritan Copolyester structural core, with stainless steel corner shields, a soft Vaja leather lining, N52 rare-earth magnets, and a hard-anodized aluminum camera ring.
Yes. The Custom Buckler Grip is this same case built to order, with every surface yours to choose. This page ships from prepared inventory if you want it sooner.
Yes. Every Buckler is made by hand, one case at a time, and finished with Vaja’s signature leather lining. Natural variations in the leather make each piece subtly unique.
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