Shield Blanks
Shield Blank
Pre-cut leather fire helmet shield blanks in 8-9 oz vegetable-tanned leather. The same premium leather I use for my custom shields. Ready for you to tool, stamp, dye, and finish yourself. Available in 6", 6.25", and 6.75" sizes.
Description
Are you the type that would rather make your own fire helmet shield? Now you can save money and time by starting with one of my pre-cut leather fire helmet shield blanks.
This is the exact same 8-9 ounce vegetable-tanned leather that I use when building every custom fire helmet shield on this site. Thick, high-quality bridle leather that will make you a great shield. I cut the blanks to standard fire helmet shield shapes so you can tool, stamp, dye, and finish them yourself.
What You Get
- Pre-cut shield blank in 8-9 oz vegetable-tanned leather
- Available in 6" (Cairns 1010/1044), 6.25" (Pacific F18), and 6.75" (Phenix TL-2, Cairns N5A/N6A) sizes
- Ready for hand tooling, stamping, dyeing, and finishing
- Same premium American-sourced leather used in all Fire Helmet Shields products
Popular with leatherworkers, fire service hobbyists, and departments that have members who want to build their own custom helmet fronts. If you need a specific shape or size not listed, contact me.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each shield takes 4-5 hours of hands-on work and our standard production time is approximately 21 business days. Every shield is handcrafted to order: designed, laser cut from 9oz bridle leather, hand tooled, laser etched, hand painted, machine stitched on a Cobra Class 3, and edge finished before shipping.
We use premium 9-ounce vegetable-tanned bridle leather sourced from American retailers. This is the same weight of leather used in saddles and heavy-duty belts: thick, dense, and built to withstand the demands of the fireground. It's naturally heat and water resistant and holds its shape when wet.
Yes. We custom-make shields to fit ALL major helmet brands including Cairns (1010, 1044, N5A, N6A), MSA, Phenix TL-2, Bullard, Morning Pride, and Honeywell. Shields mount using your helmet's existing built-in mounting system with no modifications needed. If you're unsure about sizing, contact us at firehelmetshields@gmail.com.
Absolutely. You choose every detail: leather color (Black, Dark Brown, Red, or White), lettering color (11 options including Gold, Silver, and more), stitching color (7 options), and optional outline color. Use our Shield Builder to preview your design with a live preview before ordering.
Yes! Every fire helmet shield ships free within the United States. We package each shield carefully to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.