Front Pocket Leather Briefcase

10.00

$749.00

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Design of the Front Pocket Leather Briefcase

This full grain leather briefcase is over-engineered to last a lifetime (or a few lifetimes). There are no breakable parts like zippers, magnets, snaps, or buttons. Every stress point is reinforced with rivets and hidden polyester strapping. And it's built with the largest pieces of leather possible. It's lined with pigskin and has a false bottom to hide your passport, spare cash, or other secret things. The two front pockets have pockets behind them too. This leather briefcase fits a 17" laptop and can be worn in backmade mode.

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The Functionality of our Leather Briefcase Backpacks

Most of our leather briefcases convert into backpacks, including this one. Run the adjustable shoulder strap through the o-ring on the back of the briefcase, and clip it to the d-rings on the bottom. Now your hands are free to carry more luggage through the airport. This leather briefcase has a false bottom to hide your passport, spare cash, and other secret things. The d-rings are great for strapping on blankets, jackets, and wet sandals. And even the main strap has a hole at the very tip, just in case you overstuff your bag or want to put an umbrella under the flap. The two front pockets actually have hidden pockets behind them too.

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Materials in the Leather Briefcase Backpack

This leather briefcase is made of full grain leather, which is the strongest there is. And then, we line the leather with pigskin, which is more durable than cow skin. Our thread is some of the best in the world. The strong industrial marine-grade polyester thread doesn't deteriorate like Nylon when the sun touches it. Our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel which means our clasps can hold up to a 750 lb. bag of cats. It's the metal of choice for when your life depends on it.

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All of our Bags Use Full-Grain Leather

We only use full grain leather. Sure, we pay a higher price to purchase full grain leather to make our bags. And we pay more by using traditional craftsmanship. To us, these are essentials to offering a leather briefcase with a 100 year warranty. Leather is like a roof. First, there is plywood, tar paper, and then shingles. The grain is like shingles. It's the toughest and most water-resistant part of the leather. A lot of companies shave off that grain to get rid of scars or blemishes so they can use more of the hide, but by doing so, they get rid of the toughest part. We don't do that.

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Leather Briefcases Lined with Pigskin

Did you know pigskin is actually stronger than cowhide? It is, and that's what we line our leather briefcases with. Not only is it stronger, but it is also more flexible and has a nice feel. We could have left it with just thick full grain leather, but we wanted to give you the best of the best. By using both, you get the best for the inside and the outside of this large briefcase.

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The Hardware in our Leather Briefcase

The hardware on this backpack briefcase is all 316 Surgical Grade Stainless Steel. That's the good stuff. The kind that doesn't corrode, pit, or rust like other metals. It's the best for when your life depends on it, and it's what we use because your life could depend on this briefcase (ya never know, right?).

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Polyester, Great for Strong Thread in Leather Bags, but Not Great for Underwear

Polyester is awful for underwear or sheets, but it is the best for thread. We found the strongest polyester thread and used it in our leather bags. It's a marine-grade, UV resistent polyester thread that doesn't deteriorate when sun hits it.

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Internal Pockets

Two small internal pockets are located in the main compartment, which is great for holding things such as pens, pencils, and other things that you might put in small pockets. The internal compartment is split into two main areas with a large capacity to hold a large laptop or two. So you can fit that huge 17" laptop in here without a problem.

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External Pockets that Mean Business

These larger pockets are buckled closed, so you don't have to worry as much about someone coming and opening it up quickly and taking anything. And behind each external pocket, you will find a hidden pocket. This pocket is great for things you might access more often, such as a cell phone or a USB hub, depending on how secure you need it to be and your own packing method.

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Hidden Compartment in this Leather Briefcase

Yes, this briefcase has a hidden compartment that is large enough to fit a passport. It is located on the bottom of the leather bag and can be easily accessed by lifting a strip of leather. You will see it right away. The false bottom is great for hiding things such as money, your passport, or anything else you might not want anyone to find.

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Emergency Cigar Holder

When I tell you we thought of everything, we did. In between the front pockets is a pocket that is good for carrying a cigar, a flashlight, pens or pencils, or Epi pens.

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Removable Shoulder Straps

Not everyone wants a shoulder strap; they might prefer the hand strap, and for the backpack feature, we made it removable. The durable shoulder strap is also made of full grain leather, just like our leather bags, and has the same quality stainless steel hardware. It is super strong, so no matter what you carry, it can handle the weight more than any other leather backpack or bag out there.

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Great for Traveling

It is also functional as a great carry-on for short trips or long trips. You can fit your large laptop and maybe even a change of clothes and other gear. For example, you might not want to put your suit jacket inside, but an extra t-shirt and shorts to wear.

Details

100 Year Warranty
Fits 17" Laptops
Removable Adjustable Shoulder Strap
Hidden Pockets Behind Two Front Pockets
Key Strap
False Bottom
Backpack Mode

Dimensions (W x H x D)

17" X 12" X 8"
Front Pockets: 6.75" W X 8" H
Shoulder Strap: 34" - 59" L
Weight: 7 lbs

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Lining
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

5
Love at FiRST Sight

I just got mine yesterday. I got a message from Qatar Post (QPost) saying that I had to collect a parcel that had just arrived. Knowing that they were referring to my Front Pocket Leather Briefcase (chestnut color), I couldn't drive there fast enough. i didn't wait to get home to open it. But yes, love at first sight is real! It looks more durable and well-built when you actually see and hold it than shown in pictures...and the smell! It is heavier than I thought it would be but its weight just shouts quality product to me. I love it to bits and would recommend it to anyone who wants a REAL briefcase (not those foppish designer ones :P)

Posted by Brian S. | Dec 25, 2017
5
BEST BRIEF EVER

Perfection! Tanning and Color: Color I received is actually lighter than the image on the website (closer to the image of the Classic brief) but the color to be absolutely perfect and just what I was hoping for from a bag with this aesthetic. The bag screams “Been to Marrakesh and back by caravan”. Minor scars can be found under close inspection but I love them as they lend exactly the kind of unique character one wants in a bag like this, rugged and rustic as opposed to slick & cosmopolitan. Leather thickness & quality on all pieces is top notch. Pigskin liner is gorgeous and covers more of the interior than expected. Construction: Poured over the bag looking for supposed defects noted by detractors. Found none. Stitching is even-from-the-edge & flawless on every seam and strap with reinforcements everywhere that tell me I can load and use the bag without having to treat it with kid gloves. All hardware is beefy stainless steel. 100% satisfied

Posted by Neo | Nov 30, 2017
5
What a Color!

I recently purchased this style of bag in the Cocoa Veg Tanned. This is the best color I have every seen. I love the two pocket style and the fact you can also put things behind the pockets is a plus. I have always had cheap briefcases. This step up has been well worth it! I have received so many complements mostly about the color..

Posted by White H. | Nov 27, 2017
3
food for thought

I have been a SB fan for about 5 years. I have lost track of the number of items I have purchased, and generally have been quite happy with them all. I would suggest you consider the front pockets a design difference from the classic brief, not a functional one. The weight of these bags is to be expected. The leather is tough as nails. My biggest complaint with the bag (and one that I have engaged customer support to discuss) is the tendency of the bag to "tilt" when I carry it from the handle. No matter how I load the bag, or how tight I since the closure strap, the bag will tilt in, towards my legs. This then requires that I hold the bag out and away from my body--this can get pretty tiring (see comments above about the weight). CS had no solutions for me, they ultimately suggested I sell the bag on eBay if I was too unhappy with it (!) and try another one.

Posted by Walnut B. | Nov 16, 2017
3
Does Not Age Well As Claimed by Marketing and Touched Up Photos

I like my Saddleback Bag... but I was hoping I would love it. It has not aged as nicely as you would expect after reading all the marketing and branding claims. All the unfinished leather in the bag (the edges of the buckle straps, the edges of the flap, the edges of the shoulder strap, etc.) all are threading and after just a year and it is very unsightly and gives the bag the look of a cheaper, lower quality briefcase. The shoulder strap has also started to wear unevenly. I have wrinkled leather on one part of the strap, but the rest is fine. In conclusion, this is a good bag. But for the price they charge, it is highway robbery as these bags may last forever (there are very few parts that could break), but they loose their luster and form very quickly.

Posted by Amandeep | Sep 28, 2017

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