Here’s a look at how my customers’ purchases are aging over time. Each item will develop its own unique patina depending on how you use it, how often, and what it’s exposed to. That’s the magic of using high-end Full Grain Vegetable Tanned Leather.
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Keep those trousers secure with the most durable leather belt around. Built from the best U.S. Full Grain leather from the top U.S. Tannery (in business since the mid 1800's), and solid brass hardware. The leather we use is extremely fiber-dense and worlds apart from any other belt you have ever owned. These lined belts are thick, yet very comfortable to wear and they develop a rich patina over time, just like a nice pair of leather shoes.
On these lined belts I sand, slick, burnish and wax the edges for a more refined look. Buckles are held in place using solid brass chicago screws so you can remove or swap them at any point. If you are using this as a dress belt, just make sure your belt loops on the pants are big enough to accommodate the thickness and width of this belt. You may opt for the steel or webbing reinforcement if this belt will be used to regularly carry heavier items such as flashlights, knife sheaths,etc - although it is really only necessary when a lot of weight is carried daily.
This may be the last belt purchase you will ever need. Each lined belt is made by hand here in my small U.S. workshop and I provide a free tin of my shop-made leather conditioner to help keep it in great shape.
You are supporting a true American small business. Our workshop was founded in the U.S. over a decade ago. We use the highest grade full-grain vegetable tanned leather from the top U.S. Tannery (over 150 years running), as well as buy our supplies from other U.S. businesses. We are proud to be known for our honest American quality.
This belt is about 1.5 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick (that’s about four stacked quarters).
DOUBLE LAYER STYLE:
Using two layers of the finest U.S. Full Grain leather glued and stitched together for an incredibly durable belt. Most people will find this is the perfect match of durability and versatility. The inner facing layer is always Tan to prevent dye rub off, and the outer layer is your choice.
DOUBLE LAYER + STEEL REINFORCEMENT:
By far the strongest belt around. You can load up this belt with quite a lot and it will resist stretch and warp. I use a high grade of spring steel sandwiched in between the leather starting just before the tightest hole setting and ending just before the chicago screws. The belt is highly resistant to pinching on the width and bowing overall. It’s actually still fairly comfortable to wear.
DOUBLE LAYER + WEBBING:
An alternate to the steel core is the nylon webbing reinforcement. Webbing is known for the fact that it will lessen stretch and when placed inside a double layer full grain belt, it does it’s job well. The leather I use on these belts generally will not stretch much at all after the initial few weeks of break in, but over time if you carry extra items often this may be a good compromise.
SIZE:
To get an accurate size measurement put on your current belt the way you would normally wear it. Then please see the size chart photo for details on how to get your correct belt size by measuring your own belt. Don’t use pants or waist size as it will not work and we cannot exchange or refund for size.
THREAD:
We use an extremely thick thread typically used in the saddle and horse tack industry. It’s meant to be UV resistant and holds up well over time. Currently there are two color options, Natural – which is an off-white color and Black – which may be appropriate for the black colored belts if you prefer.
BUCKLE OPTIONS:
All buckles are made of solid brass and have an outer finish of your choice. Depending on the belt style and width you choose, certain options may not be available. Currently the black PVD buckles are only available in 1.5″ widths.
PERSONALIZATION:
On this belt, personalization will go on the back side on the tan liner next to the maker stamp for all double layer belts. For single layer belts I place it between the two chicago screw on the back side of the buckle area.
Note on the handmade process: Numerous tools and machines are used to make this belt, there may be the occasional marking on the leather. If it cuts into the leather, I always replace the piece before shipping out. Once in a long while the sewing machine will ‘skip a stitch’ resulting in one slightly longer stitch about a fraction of a millimeter in length. In order to remedy this I cut that stitch out, and re-stitch about 3 stitches before and 3 after. This in turn technically makes it even stronger and you may not even notice it. Again – it is a very rare occurrence, but part of the trade and worth putting here.
Discounts: Due to the amount of work required to make this type of belt it may not be eligible for the same discounts as other items in the shop.
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