Belts

[shredwin_206]

I went Corter for the quality, but also the price is much more affordable in my opinion.

[tropicalbird]

It looks like nobody here knows about the $95 kicking mule workshop belt available at contextclothing. This holy grail of belts used to go for $360.

[hollowsleather]

That KMW belt is nice at $95, but any belt priced at $360 better be made from unicorn.  The new price isn't a crazy bargain, just sensible.

[eXtremity03]

That KMW belt is nice at $95, but any belt priced at $360 better be made from unicorn.  The new price isn't a crazy bargain, just sensible.

Yeah, just because something is on a crazy sale doesn't mean it's suddenly a bargain. It's original price may very well have been marked up like crazy sure to various factors.

However, if it's a quality product and it suddenly goes on a crazy sale-and becomes reasonably priced-and it's been an item you've been eyeing for a long time, I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger, haha.

[slide13]

KMW belts are a great deal at $95.  I wanted one for years but knew that $360 was just a ridiculous price and while they were nice they weren't that nice. They were stupid at $360, I don't think any leather belt is worth that unless the buckle is made out of something valuable.  But, at $95 I think the KMW belt is a steal for the quality of leather and the fantastic design of the buckle.  I bought three of them.  

 

I have a few Tanner Goods belts, a Jean Shop, and a couple Context house brand as well.  They are all nice but the KMW is at another level for sure.  Based on what those sell for I'd say $150-200 would be a fair normal price for the KMW probably, so the current price is really good even if the original price was just stupid..

[squeeze]

What is the best way to contact KCs Leather in Japan? Do they accept custom length orders?

[Max Power]

 I'm looking for a thick black leather belt with garrison style buckle, dual prong preferred. Sugar Cane or Samurai would be an option.

 I know that the Samurai A 103 fits like a dream in 38, but is also the most expensive one. Does anybody own a SC belt - how are they sized?

 

Does anybody have other good models? Not too pricy but good quality.

[aso2004]

On the double prong..

I have on of these coming..

 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/129871318/custom-175-wide-natural-heavy-duty-2?ref=listing-shop-header-4

 

I am looking to change the prong with another buckle

I will let you know how they are in comparison to my tanners..

 

I would have opted for a tanner but since they don't wanna do custom orders..

[Graeme]

Max, Rivet and Hide sell belts by Crispin, who made the HWDC merchandise. The London tan one is particularly gorgeous.

 

 

I'm sure Danny could sort you out with sizing.

 

Ah, I see you're after a black belt. I don't think he has any in stock, but you could always try Equus Leather.

Edited October 16, 2013 by Graeme

[Tender]

I just bought it Kawatako Belt

 

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[be-cause-blog]

New to this forum I started to browse the content and I got hocked by this belt thread. After about an hour I made from 2007 to all the posts since then. Quite impressive ones I saw and that speaks about the passion of the users and the sense of quality. 

Today I sew a Feinschmuck cast bronze buckle to a nice piece of brown leather from the Schachenmayr Tannery. 

Here just some images. If you like them more you will find here. (I do not want to offense the others by wasting their bandwidth)

 

[BrownMetallic]

Equus  Belt by Charlie__ Sedgwick bridle on brass garrison 2-prongs [high polish on the left & satin finish on the right]

 

edit: will upload leather evos later

 

 

Edited December 7, 2013 by BrownMetallic

[be-cause-blog]

Just finished to sew a solid bronze cast Indian Head belt buckle by Feinschmuck on veg. tanned german leather.

[BrownMetallic]

as promised__ the BRASS Section

Equus Oak Bark in russet + Number Nine(9) + Equus Sedgwick black bridle

 

 

 

+bonus:

Unlucky Horsehide Mid @3yrs old_ recently oiled w/the belts

Edited December 14, 2013 by BrownMetallic

[danisdead]

New one and year old one.

 

 

[dylanbooth78]

I cant wait for mine to get the worn in look!...

 

 

 

 

[crunch]

Good stuff~!!  

 

I've just started making my very own belts with thick Italian Veg Tanned leather and solid brass buckle.  I've worn mine for 2 weeks and it's starting to look interesting.  

 

P.S. Camera battery went dead on me..... pics to come soon.  

[Igneousity]

Anyone know of any belts made of a technical fabric? Either in black or a muted blue?

[dylanbooth78]

just put these on "show us your leather" and thought I would put a pic up here too, Hollows leather belt!

 

Edited January 13, 2014 by dylanbooth78

[dylanbooth78]

^the keyhook is Hollows leather too!

[AllNatty]

Do you guys suggest suntanning natural leather for a couple days then mink oil or do you just wear it until it darkens?

Ordered a natural leather belt and I have mink oil/obenaufs LP but not sure what the best method is. 

[whackedout]

Best method, just wear it to a pulp.

[syeh]

Where can i buy 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 wide,12 to 14oz leather belt straps only. i been searching the ebay and web for quite a while but no success. help will be greatly appreciated.

[Hyphen]

As long as you're not looking for belt blanks, I bought mine from Viking Leathercrafts. It's not lightning fast, but is fast enough, and if you email you can get a custom width (I got some of the 13-15oz cut to 1 11/16" width for belts).

 

It took my leather about 1.5 weeks to ship (custom width), and I was refunded since I had checked out with the 2" in my cart.

Edited January 17, 2014 by Hyphen

[Graeme]

Anyone know of any belts made of a technical fabric? Either in black or a muted blue?

The Best Made Kevlar Smokejumper belt.

Personally, I'd go for the red over the black.

[Graeme]

There's also the Elvis and Kress Black Belt. It's made out of recycled firehoses.

[blackfuture]

Top (lighter) - Corter natural belt, ~2008 - 2010, outgrown.

Bottom (darker) - Corter heavy natural belt, ~2010 - present

 

Both treated with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP a couple of times during break-in.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 22, 2014 by blackfuture

[arem]

It's been a few years since I bought a belt, I love the black double prong Tanner I have and wanted to get another but I don't see them on the website anymore. Who makes a similar belt at a similar price (around 100 or so)?

[Cnl]

 

KMW Belt

Edited January 25, 2014 by Cnl

[tropicalbird]

How does it taste?

Btw , the buckle has a clear plastic film, remove it for extra baller status