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Barrister's Briefcase Explained by Dave
Large Sized Briefcase Comparison
Gladstone Closure Briefcase Comparison
Excellent trial bag, but too large (long) for everyday carry to court. The Gladstone closure works great; easy to get into. It holds my file(s), laptop, Kirkpatrick's Evidence, statues, pens, miscellaneous for jury selection, and trial notes. However, it's a mile long, when I only need something long enough for the 12" files and laptop. It also doesn't have an outside pen pocket, or the end pockets that I have gotten used to in my other SBL bags. It could use an outside pocket for business cards (maybe with a button stud/Sam Browne closure).
The bag is even better in person if you can imagine that
I recently received my dark coffee barristers briefcase and as advertised, it is well built, robust and heavier than other briefcases I have owned in the past. I am not concerned with the weight as it is due to the top quality leather used to make the briefcase. I am an Attorney in New York City and I recently took the barrister briefcase to court on its maiden voyage and got a lot of comments and questions from my colleagues about the briefcase. This briefcase can hold a lot of items. I filled my briefcase with my entire case file that is in a red well folder, a Saddleback large leather portfolio, other files, writing pads, my lab top and my calendars. I used the shoulder strap and it do a great job of reliving any shoulder strain from carrying the briefcase. I am very impressed with my barrister briefcase, so much so, that I am donating my other briefcases to Goodwill. Great design, great quails and craftsmanship. This is the last briefcase I will need. Thank you Saddleback. Happy Holidays.
Incredibly well made. Smells great. Its a large bag and has some weight. Was considering the Flight Bag also but glad I went Barrister. Seems very open inside compared to other cases I've owned so getting some accessories to make compartments so small things don't slide around. Want to get some conditioner for the hide to accelerate the patina and protect from unnecessary scratching. They will fight over it when I'm gone.
I am a litigator in court every week frequently with multiple appearances per day. I needed a bag that could fit multiple files. This beast fits the bill. My prior brief case started breaking on the handle and the should strap started to tear where the strap meets the bag because I sometimes carry a lot of weight. This bag is clearly built to last. Pros: Love the open top with no flap. Roomy for multiple redwells and laptop. The rivets and buckles on the handle and shoulder strap seem strong. Gorgeous leather, thick, smooth and deep color. Looking forward to seeing it age. Cons: It is bulky, heavier and wider back to front than expected. I wish it had more internal pockets and dividers for pens and pads, laptop power charger, and business cards. I will probably buy some kind of pouch to hold small items. I like the false bottom as it serves a file divider, but not sure yet what to put under it. Last, the shoulder strap is too long. I am 6 foot tall but had to adjust the strap to be shorter and the tail of the long piece sticks out pretty far. For the price, I think it is a good investment, although I don't know if I would have bought it had I seen it in person first. Overall, strong litigator's bag, gorgeous leather, built to last. I've received several comments and looks as people observe the new piece (my old one was also memorable). Clearly this litigator means business. Best, Mike
