Belts

[Duke Mantee]

This (first of a pair) for Adam Goldberg (he’s the guy who played the support character to Mr Wrench in Fargo) - a Wickett & Craig bridle leather around 9oz c/w aniline dyed cobra overlays, vintage German glass and vintage Japanese coin. It’s a hybrid of the belt made for @Broark and Johnny B, merged with the more traditional peanut style novelty belts

 

Edited May 10, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[chicote]

That’s beautiful! Great spot work.

[Duke Mantee]

6 hours ago, chicote said:

That’s beautiful! Great spot work.

Thank you buddy 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Now you are a belt maker for the rich&famous?!  

[Duke Mantee]

I am …

[scooby]

Duke belt

[Duke Mantee]

… and the other belt for Adam Goldberg - the spring/summer to the autumn/winter of the first.

Wickett & Craig harness in russet with CF Stead pull up leather overlays in olive green set off with vintage brass spots and vintage glass (smoky topaz) jewels and a vintage Japanese coin.

 

[sven]

Wow @Duke Mantee . That is stunning!

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, sven said:

Wow @Duke Mantee . That is stunning!

Thank you very much 

[Dr_Heech]

My @Duke Mantee belt in situ 

 

 

[Duke Mantee]

Still minty fresh @Dr_Heech - but the colour is great with denim

Edited May 20, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

… and the last one for @srudy

this one is sexy as f-ck, black strap, black inlays and black jewels with brass - the strap was hot stuffed to get that antique look, and the design was the one used for Adam Goldberg but it has a completely different look and feel

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Dr_Heech]

4 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

Still minty fresh @Dr_Heech - but the colour is great with denim

Hopefully stay that way for a while as it's my best belt worn with my fav jeans and I've only just 'declared' my new purchase to the missus. I love the colour and look forward to its possible patina development over time.

Thanks again buddy.

 

[Duke Mantee]

44 minutes ago, Dr_Heech said:

Hopefully stay that way for a while as it's my best belt worn with my fav jeans and I've only just 'declared' my new purchase to the missus. I love the colour and look forward to its possible patina development over time.

Thanks again buddy.

 

No - thank YOU mate

[srudy]

6 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

… and the last one for @srudy

this one is sexy as f-ck, black strap, inlays and jewels with brass - the strap was hot stuffed to get that antique look, and the design was the one used for Adam Goldberg but it has a completely different look and feel

 

Wait! I hope it’s not the last one for me! ;)

 

[Duke Mantee]

9 hours ago, srudy said:

Wait! I hope it’s not the last one for me!

 

well I hope it’s not … but you’re going to need more waists  

[srudy]

As if you all weren’t aware, @Duke Mantee makes such excellent belts, I now have acquired a few, and these just arrived. I really can’t believe how beautiful they each are, so I’ll show y’all here. 

[Duke Mantee]

Thanks for all your support @srudy … I’m really looking forward to see the development in each, and given you have so many, I know I’ll need to be patient  

[Duke Mantee]

A nice simple hand sewn 1½” wide belt with a solid brass buckle that I’ve given a bronze patina to compliment the brown nut Horween Dublin leather (8/9oz ~ 3.2-3.6mm) . I think this will work well with denim and in a more formal set up.

Horween Dublin leather is what you would call their most natural looking leather. With this leather, you can see most of the “characteristics” of the actual animal. They are the scars and other lines and crescents. It`s a bit rougher to the touch. It is the go-to choice for the person who wants the most natural and authentic feel.

It hasn’t been cut to size so if anyone is interested then DM me …

 

Edited June 5, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

A special belt - a bit different from the norm - for a special guy. A long way to go with this but here’s a wee snapshot of some progress …

 

[Duke Mantee]

A plain strap for @Low Key who wanted a belt similar to a model made by SdA. This has a cast brass buckle to match hardware he’s specified for other clothing he has and the strap is a Metropolitan bridle leather which he chose over the Sedgwick bridle - I think because this was struck through and has, initially, a little bit more surface grain (albeit there were many other options). I’ve edged front and backside of the strap, finished those edges with Tokonole and given the whole strap a good coat of conditioner.

 

Edited June 18, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

On 6/15/2022 at 8:05 PM, Duke Mantee said:

A special belt - a bit different from the norm - for a special guy. A long way to go with this but here’s a wee snapshot of some progress …

 

… and a further update (still wet)

 

[Flash]

Sooooo cool 

[Duke Mantee]

11 minutes ago, Flash said:

Sooooo cool 

Thanks mate

[Duke Mantee]

… and the front piece is finished barring some polishing:

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

^ >chef's kiss<

[Duke Mantee]

Some rough and ready pics, but getting close to completion …

 

 

Edited June 29, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

I’ve got a little bit to add at the back but ostensibly it’s finished:

 

[Duke Mantee]

A 3rd belt for Jake @@dudewuttheheck  - this one is Sedgwick bridle in Australian Nut with cobra in two colours c/w brass hardware, antique glass and antique Japanese coin

Edited July 7, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[dudewuttheheck]

Thanks @Duke Mantee! Can't wait to get it. Looks like it turned out perfectly. 

Edited July 8, 2022 by dudewuttheheck