OUR STORY
Knights & Walker symbolises character, attitude, quality and workmanship in every product it offers under the brand. Headquartered in London, we have been in business over last two decades, creating some of the finest leather goods and writing instruments as the brand’s primary offering.
Over the last eighteen years, Knights & Walker promoted its products and services among institutional customers across all continents. The products are used as high end business engagement gifts for partners, employees, high profile events, etc. Our total sales across these years exceeded an estimated count of whopping 2,000,000 leather goods & 1,000,000 writing instruments. Most of our customers have been Fortune 500 listed companies across the globe.
We bring our expertise, quality, workmanship and highest level of service and brand Knights & Walker within the reach of consumers across the globe.
founders
rodrick mccarthy and ramdas ambala
The brand was co-founded by Mr Rodrick and Ramdas in 2002. Both had a shared vision to create an everlasting luxury goods brand that's exclusive, reserved, and never running the fast fasion race.
Where It Began
Founded in 2002, Knights & Walker began with a singular focus — crafting high-quality leather goods that balanced function, refinement, and consistency. From the outset, our work was shaped by the demands of corporate gifting, where scale and precision had to coexist with discretion and quality.
This early chapter defined our approach. Products were expected to perform, to endure daily use, and to reflect quiet confidence. Our identity during this period was formal and understated, grounded in tradition and attention to detail.
The products we had sold during the early innings are still being resold on platforms like Ebay. This is a testement to the durability of our products.
EARLY DAYS
Knights & Walker began by serving corporate clients who valued discretion, longevity, and substance. These were not catalogue gifts, but considered leather goods created for a select group of partners and stakeholders. The brand worked closely with institutions where standards were uncompromising, supplying customised pieces to landmark hotels such as the Burj Al Arab and Claridges, and refined essentials to global aviation leaders including Emirates and Etihad.
Despite operating at an institutional level, exclusivity remained intact. Production was deliberate, designs were restrained, and materials were never substituted. Each product was expected to perform daily and age with character. Scale was never pursued for its own sake. The focus remained firmly on craft, consistency, and creating objects worthy of long-term use.
The Unexpected Demand
Over time, something unplanned began to unfold. Individuals who received Knights & Walker pieces as corporate gifts began returning on their own. What started as appreciation turned into intent. Customers sought replacements, second purchases, and personal commissions, often through direct enquiries and the website.
This demand grew organically, driven by durability, usability, and word of mouth rather than marketing. The products were no longer confined to boardrooms or gifting occasions; they had become part of everyday life. As enquiries increased, it became clear that a corporate-only model could no longer support this momentum. The brand was being pulled toward a wider audience, not by strategy, but by the products themselves.
What Came Next
We decided to open up to retail, the intent was simple. We wanted to make well-made, long-lasting leather goods available to people who actually use them. We work only with genuine leather, chosen for its strength, feel, and the way it improves with time. No substitutes, no shortcuts.
Today, our products are available globally, with international sales and shipping to match the demand that brought us here. These are pieces meant to be carried every day, to pick up marks, soften, and become personal. Much like a good pair of shoes or a well-tailored jacket, the accessories you use say something without trying too hard. Ours are made to be used confidently, and to hold their own, wherever they go.