Belts

[mikecch]

That's awesome b_F, the patina is incredible - esp. like the indigo stain on the backside

[M.O.A]

yeah. I'm a big fan of that SDA belt.

[Yin]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to beautiful_FrEaK again.

[MikeS]

My SDA belt which started looking like this:

Rep'd, That looks great. Its making me want to go cop one of those...

[ThinFinn]

outta rep b_F, but that's some serious evo on that SDA...like it!

[lemmywinks]

So after this long ass thread... Anyone have an opinion on what belt they prefer the most?

[aleopold]

only have owned a few. but i loooove tanner.

[marineabilly]

[k4727]

srry, but, does that thing have swastikas on it

[k4727]

doesnt look very buddhist or hindu

[mssneaker]

doesnt look very buddhist or hindu

That is a Hindu swastika. Much different meaning. Notice how it is not angled. A quick google search will show you the difference. Travel to India and you will see these everywhere. It is an ancient symbol corrupted by the Nazi party.

[k4727]

i meant the belt, not the symbol but my hindu friend just confirmed ur point

[mikecch]

Warning: Picture Heavy Post...

The Cat's Paw buckle arrived today:

After some restoration:

And onto the Dolce Vita x Clever belt it goes

[fardin]

and the swastika was also used by the native americans , thats why its on the western belt.

[mdngnd]

I'd say it's supposed to be western. I don't think the Hindus make belts from the skin of a sacred animal...

[mikecch]

A couple of faith x Ken belts arrived today

Type II "Industrial"

Type III "Union"

Rant and more pics coming soon on my blog...

[ThinFinn]

^must spread mike...

belts are looking great. well made...

[riff]

Mike - those look fantastic, as does the cat's paw buckle! More info plz!

[Rivet Head]

srry, but, does that thing have swastikas on it

They're "whirling logs"...it's a Navajo symbol on a western style belt.

[mikecch]

Thanks TF & riff!

These belts were a collab. between zk's store and a local Taiwanese leather craftsman. I think the production ceased a few months ago - I only just got them now due to Sea Mail transit time. Best to contact zk if anyone wants something similar (although I don't think the next belt collabs. are due for a while - zk gets picky with his leather~)

[HoustonChris]

Love the buckle on the Type III. Undecided about the holes, though.

[smittybat]

Not a belt, but I did pick up this belt buckle. I had a blacksmith make it up for me. I think it ended up pretty nice.

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[ashkaun]

+rep, awesome buckle. how much did it cost you and what is it made of?

[smittybat]

^

It's made of steel. I only paid $31.

[mikecch]

Hammering the rivet on the belt to get a smooth edge around the broken tip:

In use:

Colour comparison:

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thanks TF & riff!

These belts were a collab. between zk's store and a local Taiwanese leather craftsman. I think the production ceased a few months ago - I only just got them now due to Sea Mail transit time. Best to contact zk if anyone wants something similar (although I don't think the next belt collabs. are due for a while - zk gets picky with his leather~)

are you talking about THAT zk with a crazy colection of denim. Lot's of SugarCane and McCoys? (or was it Buzz Rickson?)

[mikecch]

^ Yep, that zk. He's just posted quite a few pictures of his mail-bag on the 'selvedge denim shop in Taipei' thread.

Awesome dude to talk to - and he does a mean chain-stitch (better than some factory originals imo).

[hollowsleather]

+rep smitty, that thing rules. I really need to get into metalwork...

[smittybat]

Thanks. The only issue is it's steel, so It's pretty heavy but I don't notice it when it's on. I'll give the folks who made it for me a plug. They sell their stuff here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniferannmurphy They do custom work as well.

+rep smitty, that thing rules. I really need to get into metalwork...

[mikecch]

Two weeks on, I applied some horse oil today.

The texture is just so unique...