Karmakaze Designs

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• Leather Attache Cases
• Leather Briefcases

For many years, professional people have been carrying what is known as an attaché case. An attaché case is sometimes also known as a briefcase because it became used by attorneys to carried briefs to and from court and other meetings. There is even an attaché case used by Abraham Lincoln while he was practicing law on display at a museum in Illinois. Regardless, it is a case used to carry important paperwork from point A to point B. Many professionals such as salespeople, attorneys and corporate executives use attaché cases in the day-to-day operations of their business.

The term attaché (as related to attaché case) now means a rectangular shaped case, with a handle, used to carry documents and books in the English language. However the original French diplomacy word “attaché” denotes an official, under the authority of an Ambassador or other head of a diplomatic mission, who serves either as a diplomat or as a member of the support staff. These could sometimes be known as cultural attaches or military attaches. These officials began carrying rectangular shaped leather cases with important documents inside. Hence, the term attaché case was born.

Following with tradition, attaché cases are commonly rectangular in shape and have a handle on top. These cases almost always include a locking system to keep important paperwork confidential. Sometimes, this will be three rolling bars that had to come together in sequence on both sides to form the correct combination to open the case. Other cases might include a zipper system that locks the ends of the zipper with a small lock and key. Many attaché cases included small pockets and pouches on one side of the interior of the case to include business cards, pens and other necessities to the businessperson. The other side of the case was left open for paperwork and was the perfect size to store file folders of various sizes. The case most commonly used by pilots that include flight plans, identification, logs, manuals and other documents for the pilot’s use while in flight is just expanded versions of the attaché case.

More modern attaché cases often include storage areas for the portable computer known as the laptop. There are usually also special compartments for the mouse and charger. There are also extra pockets for cell phones, mp3 players, palm printers, GPS units and other handheld, portable devices. The attaché case typically provides more protection for these expensive electronic items than a typical soft-sided computer bag can.

Most attaché cases are made out of leather for a sleek, professional and modern look. These cases are also more durable as they will likely be toted through airports and from conference room to conference room. A good quality, leather attaché case can last more than ten years. Other materials can also be used for attaché cases such as canvas and simulated leather. However, these materials will not be as durable and will need to be replaced every couple of years.