{"product_id":"custom-buckler-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case","title":"Custom Buckler Grip iPhone 18 Pro \u0026 iPhone 18 Pro Max Leather Case with MagSafe","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Highlights --\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Buckler Grip is the most protective leather case we make, built to order for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: 316 stainless steel shields on all four corners and the Bonded Layer over our Tri-Layer core, finished in the leathers and colors you choose. Handcrafted in 3 to 5 weeks, with Apple MagSafe charging and full V-Mag add-on compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max — choose your model inside the configurator; each case is cut to that model’s exact dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e316 stainless steel shields on all four corners, with the finish chosen during customization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bonded Layer — an extra layer of reinforcement over the Tri-Layer core, exclusive to the Buckler line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery surface is chosen separately — body leather and color, contrast stripe, interior lining, and the finish of the camera ring and Vaja logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e925 sterling silver accents, and up to three sterling silver initials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-grain Patagonia leather — hand-selected in Patagonia, Argentina; develops a richer patina with every year of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-defense anodized aluminum camera ring shields the rear lenses from direct impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN52 rare-earth magnets — reliable Apple MagSafe charging without removing the case. The steel shields sit away from the magnetic area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-Mag ready — snap on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-wallet-wrap-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-add-on\"\u003eWallet Wrap\u003c\/a\u003e, Mini Wallet, Card Wallet or Fold Stand. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/v-mag-add-ons-for-iphone-18-series\"\u003eSee all V-Mag add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted to order in 3 to 5 weeks. Cancel for a full refund any time before production starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t need the steel? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eCustom Grip\u003c\/a\u003e is the same case without the corner shields, and lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed it sooner? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/buckler-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003estock Buckler Grip\u003c\/a\u003e ships from prepared inventory in Floater Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorners take the impact first. A phone that lands on a corner concentrates the entire force of the drop into a few millimetres, and leather on its own cannot spread that load. That is the whole idea behind Buckler: four 316 stainless steel shields designed to deflect and redirect that energy into the body of the case, plus the Bonded Layer over our Tri-Layer core for a stiffer, stronger shell. The Custom Buckler Grip is that construction, made in the leathers you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iphone-18-pro-leather-cases\"\u003eiPhone 18 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iphone-18-pro-max-leather-cases\"\u003eiPhone 18 Pro Max\u003c\/a\u003e. You choose the model first, and the case is cut to the exact dimensions of that iPhone — button placement, camera cutout and all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen it becomes yours: the leather on the body, the contrast stripe, the lining you see when you look inside, the camera ring, the Vaja logo, the 925 sterling silver accents and the finish of the Buckler shields themselves. Up to three sterling silver initials, if you want them there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e316 is the marine-grade alloy, chosen because it resists corrosion from skin contact and humidity over years of daily handling. Underneath it, the Tri-Layer core does the everyday work: a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell disperses the hit, a soft leather lining guards against micro-scratches, and a high-defense anodized aluminum ring adds drop protection around the camera. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets keep it ready for Apple MagSafe chargers, with the case on — the shields sit away from the magnetic area and do not interfere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every V-Mag case, it carries the add-ons. Snap on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-wallet-wrap-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-add-on\"\u003eWallet Wrap\u003c\/a\u003e to turn it into a full leather wallet case with a cover over the screen, or add a Mini Wallet, Card Wallet or Fold Stand. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/v-mag-add-ons-for-iphone-18-series\"\u003eBrowse the V-Mag add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e made for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery custom piece is cut and assembled by hand for one person, which is why it takes 3 to 5 weeks. You can cancel for a full refund at any point before our artisans start cutting your leather. After that the piece exists only for you, so it cannot be cancelled and it cannot be returned once delivered — the exception is a manufacturing defect, which we repair or replace at no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a lighter case and can do without reinforced corners, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eCustom Grip\u003c\/a\u003e is the same leather work without the steel. If you always carry cards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-buckler-wallet-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eCustom Buckler Wallet\u003c\/a\u003e builds the wallet into this same steel-cornered construction and still charges on MagSafe with the cards inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill weighing the options? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leather-cases\/which-iphone-18-leather-case-grip-wallet-buckler\"\u003eWhich iPhone 18 leather case should you choose?\u003c\/a\u003e compares the whole range on weight, card capacity, screen protection and MagSafe charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most protection we know how to build, in the leather you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs about the Custom Buckler Grip Leather Case for iPhone 18 Pro \u0026amp; iPhone 18 Pro Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich iPhone models can I customize the Buckler Grip for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Buckler Grip is made for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. You select your model as the first step of the configurator, and the case is cut to the exact dimensions of that model, so the two versions are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I customize on the Buckler Grip iPhone 18 Pro Leather Case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body leather and its color, the contrast stripe, the interior lining, the finish of the camera ring and the Vaja logo, the 925 sterling silver accents, the finish of the Buckler corner shields, and up to three sterling silver initials. You see the case update as you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a custom case take, and when does it ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Vaja custom piece is handcrafted to order in 3 to 5 weeks, and then shipped. We email you the moment yours goes into production and again when it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cancel or return a custom iPhone 18 Pro Max leather case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cancel for a full refund any time before production starts. Once our artisans begin cutting your leather, the order can no longer be cancelled. Because each piece is made to your own leather, color and finish choices, we do not accept returns on delivered custom orders. The exception is a manufacturing defect, which we repair or replace at no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Buckler the most protective leather case Vaja makes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things the rest of the range does not have, on top of the standard construction: 316 stainless steel shields on all four corners, the Bonded Layer of added reinforcement, and a hard-anodized aluminum ring around the camera system. Together with the Tri-Layer Core underneath, they concentrate defense on the areas most exposed in an everyday drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does the Buckler use 316 stainless steel on the corners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause corners take the impact first. A phone that lands on a corner concentrates the entire force of the drop into a few millimetres, and leather on its own cannot spread that load. The four shields are designed to deflect and redirect that energy into the body of the case. 316 is the marine-grade alloy, chosen because it resists corrosion from skin contact and humidity over years of daily handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Bonded Layer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional layer of reinforcement that sits with the Tri-Layer Core to form a stiffer, stronger structure than the Tri-Layer Core alone. It is what separates Buckler from the rest of the Vaja range on protection, and it is present in both the Buckler Grip and the Buckler Wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I choose the Custom Buckler Grip or the Custom Grip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame leather choices, same Tri-Layer core, same MagSafe charging, same V-Mag add-ons. The Buckler adds 316 stainless steel shields on all four corners and the Bonded Layer, for 7 grams on the stock versions: 63 against 56. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eCustom Grip\u003c\/a\u003e if the slimmest possible profile matters more to you; choose the Custom Buckler Grip if you drop your phone, work outdoors, or simply want the most protective leather case we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I choose the Custom Buckler Grip or the stock one?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction, the protection and the MagSafe performance are identical. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/buckler-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003estock Buckler Grip\u003c\/a\u003e comes in Floater Black with your choice of smooth or striped steel corners, and ships from prepared inventory. The Custom Buckler Grip lets you decide every surface and add silver accents and initials, and takes 3 to 5 weeks to make. Choose stock if you want it soon; choose custom if you want it to be yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I add my initials to the case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Up to three initials in 925 sterling silver, set into the leather. They are part of the piece, not a print, so they do not wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Custom Buckler Grip compatible with Apple MagSafe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Integrated N52 rare-earth magnets are designed for reliable alignment and charging with Apple MagSafe chargers on both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max versions, with the case on. The steel corner shields sit away from the magnetic area and do not interfere with charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich V-Mag add-ons work with the Custom Buckler Grip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of them. V-Mag is Vaja’s magnetic attachment system, and this case carries the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-wallet-wrap-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-add-on\"\u003eWallet Wrap\u003c\/a\u003e, the Mini Wallet, the Card Wallet and the Fold Stand. Adding the Wallet Wrap turns it into a full leather wallet case with a screen cover; note that the Wallet Wrap has to be removed to charge on MagSafe, which is exactly the trade the built-in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-buckler-wallet-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eCustom Buckler Wallet\u003c\/a\u003e avoids. See the full range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/v-mag-add-ons-for-iphone-18-series\"\u003eV-Mag Add-Ons for iPhone 18 Pro \u0026amp; iPhone 18 Pro Max\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Custom Buckler Grip weigh?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Buckler Grip uses the same construction as our stock \u003ca href=\"\/products\/buckler-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case\"\u003eBuckler Grip\u003c\/a\u003e, which weighs 63 grams (2.22 oz) including the four steel corner shields, the Bonded Layer and the aluminum camera ring; sterling silver accents and initials add slightly to that depending on what you choose. For comparison across the iPhone 18 range: the Grip is 56 grams, the detachable Wallet Wrap adds 86, the Wallet Leather Case is 98 and the Buckler Wallet is 107.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Custom Buckler Grip made from real leather, and is it handmade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both. Every Custom Buckler Grip is made by hand, one case at a time, in real full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, with a soft Vaja leather lining inside. Natural variations in the grain make each piece subtly unique, and no two custom cases are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave more questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6633;\" href=\"\/pages\/faqs?utm_source=product\u0026amp;utm_medium=faq-tab\u0026amp;utm_campaign=product-support\"\u003e Visit our full FAQ page \u003c\/a\u003e for answers about shipping, returns, warranty, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaja Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075347861688,"sku":"CBGK18-1","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/3079\/files\/7ee1bc7a-4746-49c3-aa9d-499007f80e2a.png?v=1788892461","url":"https:\/\/www.vajacases.com\/products\/custom-buckler-grip-iphone-18-pro-series-leather-case","provider":"Vaja","version":"1.0","type":"link"}