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The materials in our leather briefcase are full grain leather, pigskin lining, 316 stainless steel hardware, and German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. Our leather is tough and resilient, and our pigskin lining is super strong. Our hardware is 316 stainless steel and is rated to hold up to 750 lbs. Our thread is UV-resistant and German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. In addition, our hidden reinforcing straps ensure that the bag will never stretch and those straps will never deteriorate. This is over-engineering.
Full Grain Leather is the key to a quality leather briefcase. If you take off the top part of the leather (grain) it's like taking the shingles off of the roof. They get rid of the toughest and most resistant layer of the hide. When tanneries get a leather hide from the slaughterhouse, it's really thick. So, the tannery splits the top half with the grain from the bottom half. Now they have two hides to sell. The tough and beasty hide that still has the full amount of grain (full grain) is expensive, and that's what we buy. The bottom half is great for making low quality budget leather briefcases or laptop bags that will dry out and fall apart in a short time.
We glue and sew tough, strong pigskin leather to the cow leather. And the pigskin is even stronger than the cowskin. We've chosen this instead of using a shiny pretty fabric lining. We want all of our real leather bags to be durable, rugged, and sturdy.
Our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel. If you are a metallurgist, then I'm sure you just gasped. It's the metal you want to be used when your life depends on it. The testing laboratory told us that our clips were rated to hold up to a 750 lbs. bag of cats.
Our thread is unbelievably strong and UV resistant German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. It doesn't deteriorate when the sun hits it like nylon thread does. And we use the thick double ought version of it. It's the same thread used on ship sails and parachutes (things your life depends on).
Polyester is good and bad. The good is that it doesn't stretch and never deteriorates. The bad is that it never deteriorates. When it comes to polyester in your sheets and blankets, you won't sleep as well. But, when it comes to polyester straps sewn into the stress points of a bag, it's the best there is to get that extra strength.
The classic leather briefcase converts into a laptop backpack with a shoulder strap with two shoulder pads. Clip one end of the strap onto a d-ring on the bottom, run the strap through the o-ring, and clip it to the opposite side and you've got yourself a backpack. Now your hands are free to carry the wife and kid's luggage.
You can remove the side straps to use as an emergency size 36 full grain leather belt, tie-down, or tourniquet (hopefully you won't need that). But on the bag, they are great for holding wet umbrellas and blueprint tubes to the top of the flap.
The d-rings on the bottom are designed to strap on blankets, dirty boots, fly rod tubes, or blueprints. And you'll use these d-rings to convert your leather briefcase into backpack mode. The d-rings up top are great for clipping keychains, carabiners, or extra gear too.
The shoulder strap is adjustable (40" - 65") and it's removable. You can take it off to tie down the Christmas tree to the roof of your car. The shoulder strap comes with two strap pads for backpack mode.
There is a hidden flap on the bottom of this leather briefcase for hiding passports, extra cash, your collection of rubies, or whatever else you don't want anyone to know about. This false bottom can be a lifesaver in itself.
A small detail, but the main center strap has a hole all the way at the tip for closing when your laptop bag is really overstuffed. This gives you that much extra space in your leather briefcase, for "just in case." Comes in handy when you need it.
There is a pocket on the side, a pocket on the back, and pockets on the inside. From a place for your pens to a spot for your wallet in case you lose your pants. With two main compartments inside, you can take two laptops if need be, with room for chargers and accessories. These quality leather briefcases will protect your belongings and your reputation.
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Purchased the XL briefcase in chestnut through Dave's Deals, however like another review, I can't find a single thing wrong with it - it's just an outstanding piece of craftsmanship. Heavy, thick leather, tight stitching. Every part feels substantial and well-made. If I need to armor up for a knife fight, I'll just cut some arm holes. In regards to size: Having read quite a few reviews, I was slightly concerned ordering the XL size, as I thought it might just be monstrously huge. It's not, it'????s perfect. Is it big? Yes, that's the point - however, for me, not too big. Having shifted over a laptop, file folders, sunglasses (in a big case) and charging cords, pens and notebooks, a thick book, a huge water container and some assorted junk from a backpack, I still have room for my gym clothes with space to spare on a daily basis. This is a good thing. Since having it for a few days, I'??ve already received numerous compliments from co-workers (not to mention jealous looks and lots of how much was it? That things just going to get better over time!????), and it makes my office (and car) smell like delicious leather. The smell alone is worth the price. The chestnut finish is beautiful. Exactly what I'????d hoped it would be. if you like the photos of the chestnut finish, you'll love the actual bag. As I say to my girlfriend,???? it'????s worth spending the extra to get what you really want. You're already invested, make sure you don'????t have to purchase twice. If you try and save money by getting something "????close"???? to what you want, you won'????t be satisfied. You'll end up purchasing something else eventually, and thereby negate any savings you might have had initially. Plus, you likely still won't have what you wanted in the first place. I enjoy purchasing quality, and I couldn??????t have made a better choice. Thanks Dave!
I purchased my bag about three years ago. I wanted to wait for a while to review it. After three years of extensive use in all kinds of weather in Salt Lake City, I am impressed. The best part of purchasing this artisan created bag is opening the box. I was overwhelmed with the rich smell of leather. All of my stuff fits nicely, with many well thought out little pockets here and there. It has a nice weight to it, so I know it is made of quality stuff. Everytime I rock it, I receive a ton of compliments. People really admire this satchel. It has an Indiana Jones quality to it. The hardware is stout and the stitching hasn't shown any wear. Even though I tend to stuff it overly full, there is no stretching or tiredness to it. When I walk into a presentation with this bag, I gain instant credibility. People know that I value quality and I am willing to pay for it. It still smells amazing. Please note that a 17 inch laptop warrants the extra large size. A 15 inch fits nicely in my large. This bag will definitely outlive me. I give a warm thank you to the craftsmen and craftswomen who created this wonderful briefcase. Your creation brightens my day. Thank you for your impeccable work.
This bag is utter perfection. I have the XL in Coffee, and carry my laptops (note...Multiple Laptops), power cords, routers, and I STILL have enough room for a change of clothes, toiletries, and a first-aid and survival kit. I am always getting compliments on this thing -- I've literally had people stop me in the street to ask where I got my bag from. To my future wife: You'll have to be okay with polygamy, because this bag is my first love.
I bought my bag second hand on eBay. Large, Tobacco Brown. I love this bag. I consistently get comments about how great it looks, but my favorite comment came from my female students here in China: "We think you have a magical bag. You have so many things in there!" Followed by, "But isn't it heavy?" Yes, it's magical. Yes, it has some heft. But all that magic doesn't come without some sacrifice. So sweat a little more and beef up those abs and legs: this bag is worth it. (Truly, though, I had a slightly bigger nylon bag that was 4.5 lbs. This is 7.6. That isn't a big difference, fellahs!) Lastly, beat it up, bend it well, roll it like a burrito. That's when the beauty and usefulness really starts to shine through!
Overview: let me start by saying this is an investment, and not a purchase. I've been through undergraduate, law, and MBA school, and I must admit that I wish I had the opprotunity to invest in one upon my high school graduation. After going through 3 bookbags in undergrad, 4 in law school (lots of heavy books), and 2 in MBA school (again, the books thing), I was finally able to afford to invest in this briefcase. I've been using it for a few months now, and I have no qualms about using the term 'investment' with this bag. The quality, timelessness, and durability of this bag is undoubtedly going to serve me well for a long time. The increase in self-confidence from all of the compliments is simply icing on the cake (seriously, four comments within 5 minutes of taking it to its first class). Product info: the large bag is the perfect size for anyone in law school, graduate school, or has to transport quite a bit of materials/electronics. I was able to fit three textbooks, three 1" three ring binders, my ultrabook/neoprene sleeve, two calculators, several pens/pencils, emergency kit, bottled water/soda, and my keys/cell phone in this thing. For someone who needs everything with them all day for a variety of classes/activities I have no doubt that the large will serve you well.
