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Our leather is the strongest we can find (full-grain leather). It still has all of the grain on it. We line the leather briefcase with pigskin for even more strength. The thread is unbelievably strong industrial marine grade UV resistant polyester thread, and our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel. It's the metal of choice when your life depends on it. We consider every single detail when making a leather bag guaranteed to last 100 years.
Our Thin Front Pocket Briefcase is made out of the toughest, full-grain leather. This is the top layer of the hide and has all of the grain, making it tougher and more water-resistant. Most companies will use a cheaper, thinner leather that is easy to process and falls apart in a few years.
The natural color of Tobacco (tan, light brown) might be the most common. It has a casual look but develops a beautiful patina over time. Some people prefer a different style, so for those, we also offer this leather in Dark Coffee Brown and Chestnut (reddish brown).
The bottom of the thin leather briefcase has four d-rings that can be used to hold anything from your umbrella to a rolled blanket or tent and use it like a knapsack. Think outside the office, away from business; you can look professional or casual with this rugged leather briefcase. It is a great bag to have on your back when you go hiking, fishing, traveling, or into the office.
This slim leather briefcase is big enough to hold everything you need but not too big or bulky. The dimensions of this briefcase are 15" x 11" and only 3 1/2" thick, so it fits up to 16" laptops. We make larger bags, but not everyone is trying to carry a 17" laptop along with a gaming chair in their briefcase.
These thin leather briefcases have a main compartment that is the perfect size for a 15" or 16" laptop and a notebook, with room for a few more books and Dude Wipes. Two inside pockets for pens and pencils. On the front there are two pockets that buckle closed, great for chargers, cables, etc. Behind those pockets are hidden pockets that make it easy access for smaller things.
Yes, we even put a back magazine pocket in this briefcase. You know, when you are on that long flight and just want to unwind with some Field and Stream, or maybe you want to catch up on the latest National Geographic. Now you have a place to put it.
Not everyone likes a shoulder strap on their leather briefcase, and sometimes you just need a quality thick strap of full grain leather for other things. So in our leather briefcases, we make the shoulder straps detachable and also adjustable. I can't tell you how many times I've used a bag strap to tie down luggage.
We care about much more than making money. Sure, that is required to keep a company running, but we care more about making quality leather goods. This is the reason we use only the highest quality materials, and the most durable construction methods possible. Making a difference is our goal in every life that we touch with our designs, so we take it seriously when we say that we will warranty your leather bag for 100 years. Think of it this way: when you buy a Saddleback Leather briefcase, sure, you're buying it for yourself... but you're really just breaking it in for whoever you plan on passing it down to.
Front Pocket Briefcase & Thin Front Pocket Briefcase Comparison
Thin Front Pocket Leather Briefcase. A Laptop Bag description with Pelicans and Storks in Gabon
The Thin Front Pocket Briefcase Backpack In Depth Explanation
I received my bag back in March and I can honestly say that I have never been happier with a purchase. The quality and craftsmanship are evident in the sturdiness and utility of the bag. I got the tobacco brown and it is absolutely true that the bag is the ugliest on the first day you own it. Since then, my unmarred bag has accumulated scratches, gouges, bumps, bruises, and a load of personality. It looks better with each scratch that is added to the leather. I regularly receive compliments on this bag and often catch myself sneaking a look at it, tucked underneath my desk. It has uncovered a small bit of vanity that I had previously not known existed… I will say that I am 5'5" and I got the large thin FPB. It looks a bit big on me, as I have a smaller build, but I don't mind. Plus, it gives me a bit more room for my stuff and forces folks to give me a wider berth on the sidewalk.
Simply put this is a solidly built bag with excellent functionality. Description was 100% accurate. I encourage you to read it fully before you buy. Reading about the imperfections made me excited to get mine broken in instead of fearful of the first crease/scratch. I got mine in tobacco, which I think shows the wear more. If you prefer one that shows less, the website page recommends a darker color. The leather is obviously top notch and the limited hardware appears to be as well. I'm getting a huge number of compliments, and I look forward to using it for the rest of my career.
I purchased the large thin front pocket briefcase in DCB color. Having toiled over which size I finally pulled the trigger on the large and I am happy I did so. I stand 5'10" tall medium build. The large size is perfect. The medium would have been too small. As I already have the classic in the large size, which I use for longer trips, I wanted something for everyday commuting. This is noticeably lighter and more compact than the classic which is more than double the width. Since I tend to pack heavy, this had enough space for everything I would cart to and from work. It goes without saying this product is beautifully made, strong and very smart looking. I actually wanted Monday to come so I could go out the door with it!!!
Been looking for months and deciding this or one from Morlondo that someone told me about. First one had crease on front pocket. I know over time creases will appear, and get the 'perfections are part of the beauty...' but it just kept bugging me. Customer service was wonderful, sent return slip for me to return, and I just got my new one in Chestnut today. It is perfect, and I am so glad i didn't try saving a few bucks and get a lower quality one from Morlondo. All top notch construction, and every part just feels 'meaty'!! stiff as hell (too stiff right now to loop the strap to use as a backed!!), but i know that will soften over time, and shape nicely... bag 100% as well as customer service!!!
I am a busy professional lady who was looking to buy a leather couch several months ago. Before committing to a big purchase like that, I did some research on leather and found Dave's site and his tutorial videos. They helped dramatically when comparing quality leather goods, and now I can LAUGH at ads for bonded leather furniture. Anyway. Fast forward several months and my poor-quality leather work bag's zipper failed. I am a self-taught seamstress in my spare time and thought I could fix it myself. But then, I remembered Dave's site and realized that the leather in the bag was low-quality as well, and just decided to replace the whole thing with something that would last my whole career, or longer. Dave's slogan seemed to fit that goal, so I started doing more research into his bags. Now, as any lady knows, we are used to bags with complicated inside compartments and zippered pockets and dividers and complex seaming for the sake of design. The extra seams and girly design stuff I can easily do without. But I was worried about losing all of the organizational inside pockets. Ladies, have no fear, the Thin Front Pocket Briefcase may be just the bag you're looking for. Why I love my bag: 1. It is made to last a lifetime. Watching all of Dave's videos should convince you of that. 'Nuff said. 2. It looks great. OK, so it's not a "ladies" bag. But the front pockets add (functional) visual interest and make it look less, in my opinion, like the standard men's briefcase. Not to say that it isn't manly in the hands of a gentleman, because it is. But I think the styling of this bag says sophisticated no matter who is carrying it. (And yes, I am a Chestnut through and through.) 3. Organization is not a problem, even for all of the junk I normally carry in my purse. I decided on the large, and here's why. My old bag had two main compartments, (and a zippered center divider and a zippered inner pocket...) but otherwise was slightly closer to the dimensions of the medium thin front pocket. By switching to only one main compartment, I decided to overall go bigger to compensate. It has worked perfectly. I can carry several folders of papers, my on-call manual, a pathology reference handbook and my SL Trifold Wallet on one side of the main compartment and still have room next to the books and folders to carry a travel mug and my extensive collection of keys. I have also substituted a nylon pencil pouch in the bottom of the main compartment for the zippered inside pocket of more conventional ladies' bags. This keeps my smaller miscellaneous and random items that I don't need in the front pockets corralled into one place. The front pockets are, of course, wonderful for other small items like my phone and pager. The pen pockets inside the main compartment, unsurprisingly, function as advertised and carry all of my normal pens and marking pens. 4. I was worried about the weight of the bag, but it was unfounded. I am a smaller lady, 5'4" on a good day, and, we'll say a dress size 4. Yes, the bag started out heavier empty than my old bag (also empty), but with the quality of the strap and the wide padding, I hardly notice unless I am trekking back and forth across the hospital for hours. Even when my shoulder does tire, and it would even with my previous bags, I simply switch it to cross-body to re-distribute the weight. 5. I thought I wouldn't like all the extra D-rings, since I don't really plan to use them to carry bedrolls or tripods or whatnot, but they don't bother me at all, in fact I hardly notice they are there. 6. Another feature I was wary about was the buckled closures, since I am used to zippers or magnetic snap closures. It does take more time to get into it than a zippered bag, if the buckle is closed. However, I am getting faster at this, and most of the time during the day I simply keep it open or tuck the strap into the keep without buckling it. I think the few extra seconds it takes to fasten or un-fasten it outweighs the potential to have a zipper break. 7. As I said, I am on the shorter side, so I was worried that the shortest setting on the carrying strap, 34", would be too long. Luckily, it is the perfect over-the-shoulder carrying height for me! The tail of the strap is long, though, so with some patience, I was able to tuck the end under the fixed loop to keep it snugly tucked up out of the way of rolling-chair wheels and car doors. 8. Did I mention it's gorgeous and fantastically well-made and will last for my entire career and longer? So, there you have it. I am one satisfied lady with a Large Thin Front Pocket Briefcase in Chestnut...and you can pry it out of my cold, dead hands.
