SKU 01-10-0022

Slim Leather Briefcase

8.00 lb

20.00

14.00

6.00

$599.00

Slim Leather Briefcase Explained by Dave

The Slim Leather Briefcase description and explanation of the design

How to Knock Off a Saddleback Leather Co. Briefcase

What People Think

5

Best Bag I've Ever Owned

This bag was given to me as a gift from a dear friend. It's the best bag I've ever owned and everywhere I go I get people asking me where I got it. If I could give it 10 stars out of 5, I would. I'd also recommend the luggage strap. My wife got me one of those and it makes putting it on my carryon a breeze.
10th Jan 2024
Henry McArthur
5

Briefcase

Better than expected and I expected a lot. Love it. Buckles are top quality. Leather is perfect. Classy and rugged
11th Nov 2023
John Toigo
5

Slim Leather Briefcase

Several years ago, I purchased a messenger bag. What I didn't realize was it was a limited run. I have #26 of 50. My wife has always wanted one like it, but the style never came back. So...she got that one and I got this new briefcase. It is a little different, but it has more pockets for paperwork and a better layout for my work-life.
The front pocket holds my iPad. I place paper-sketches and other important paperwork in the pocket behind. Larger, bulkier items (binders, lap top, cords, pen/pencil bag, etc.) fit nicely in the main area. The large interior pocket holds my sketchbook (although with the new iPad, it is getting less use). I put magazines and other reading material in the rear pocket to access when I have a little down time (social media is a soul-sucking, mind-numbing waste of time). The two side pockets are not used often, by choice. I can use them if I want. I do have the shoulder strap looped for "back-pack" carry, but rarely use it like that. It feels nice just carrying it like a case (and the looks of envy from other professionals occur on a regular basis).
In summary, this is an equally impressive piece compared to the one I already have. I understand that work and life changes over time. One thing that hasn't: Saddleback Leather. It is, and has always been, the best around. I am honored to carry such a fine piece of craftmanship everyday.
22nd Apr 2023
Brent Frick
5

I gave it to my husband for our 20th anniversary! He loves it!!

The first thing he said was, " This is be past down to my boys!" that was before he saw your line about the kids fighting over it! haha
9th Mar 2023
Mimi Rutler
5

Amazing!

So incredibly happy with the slim leather briefcase, the size is perfect, quality and craftsmanship is very evident and I am convinced that I am going to care for and look after this for years and decades to come.
2nd Mar 2023
Mike A
The lining material in our laptop briefcases is the highest quality available, made of actual pigskin.

Product Details

Fits 16" MacBook Pro

Two internal side pen pockets

Shoulder strap adjusts long from 34" - 59"

Backpack Mode

Key Strap

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

16.25" x 12.25" x 4.75""

Weight: 6 lbs

100-Year Warranty

What All Can Fit in this Leather Laptop Bag

You can fit any 16" laptop, a notebook, an iPad, or anything else that size. It has a large capacity main compartment carrying things such as your laptop charger, charging cords, USB battery banks, and other gear and essential accessories for easy access. Easily fit your essentials and more in this rugged yet elegant laptop bag.

The leather briefcase can also be used as a full grain leather messenger bag or a leather backpack.

Design of the Leather Laptop Briefcase

The Slim Leather Briefcase is super functional and over-engineered without a single breakable part like magnets, snaps, or zippers. Everywhere there is a stress point, we reinforce it with rivets and hidden polyester strapping. It's built with the largest pieces of leather we could design it with to minimize the number of stitch holes, and we sew at only five stitches per inch. The leather briefcase's interior is soft, light tan pigskin leather, so light reflects inside, and it's easier to find things in low light. Darker-colored interiors are just not as easy to own. I know it's a small detail, but if you get enough of those little 1% details in a row, it adds up. It makes sense to us, and it is just another sign we thought of every detail in this design.

Materials in our Leather Briefcases

Our leather is the strongest we can find (full-grain boot leather, but thicker), and the pigskin lining is stronger than cow leather. If I'm ever president, I will pass legislation that all leather briefcases are made with full grain leather. Our hardware is made of 316 Stainless Steel which is over-the-top strong. The thread is a strong industrial marine-grade polyester thread in which the sun doesn't deteriorate like nylon does when it hits it.

Full Grain Leather Laptop Briefcases

Full Grain Leather is used because it's the toughest leather we can find. It is the strongest leather that money can buy because none of the grain has been shaven off to get rid of blemishes and scars. Instead, we leave all the grain on there and cut around the bad parts of the hide. 

The Leather Laptop Briefcase is designed to be super functional and over-engineered, with no breakable parts such as magnets, snaps, or zippers.

Lining Material in our Laptop Briefcases

The lining material we use in our briefcases is also super tough. We line our briefcases with pigskin leather. Pigskin is much stronger than cowhide. It is also smoother, so your laptop will easily slide in and out.

Stitching in our Leather Briefcases

The stitching of our leather briefcases is done with the strongest thread available, marine grade polyester thread. This type of thread can withstand the elements and will not deteriorate in the sun as nylon thread does. Polyester is horrible as a bed sheet, but it doesn't get any better for an application like this. It is like hot sauce; it's great to dip your chips in, but not so great as an eye drop. That analogy might be a little out there, but I think you'll get it.

Functionality of these Leather Briefcases

This leather briefcase is actually a functional leather backpack for when you're commuting or walking in the airport and need your hands free. It even has a false bottom to hide your passport and spare cash. Hopefully, you don't use it to hide drugs. Drugs are bad, and you shouldn't use them. On the exterior, there is a big wide front pocket under the flap with an almost as big pocket behind it. It fits laptops, notepads, and files. On the inside, there is a big back interior laptop sleeve for 16" laptops and iPad Pros.

This leather briefcase has many features, including device pockets, interior pockets, and a side pocket for a water bottle.

Yes, It Doubles As A Leather Backpack

It is as simple as unhooking the leather shoulder strap, then pushing it through the ring on the top, and then connecting the ends to the bottom D-Rings, and now you have a leather backpack. These backpacks are perfect for times like a long hike, if you are also trying to carry your luggage, or if you just want to give your shoulders a break.

Device Pockets

The large front pocket can fit smaller laptops, notebooks, files, and other paperwork. Behind that exterior pocket is a hidden pocket with almost just as large a capacity that you can use to even carry another device in.

Interior Pockets

Inside, you will find that we placed two side pockets for pens and pencils; we put one on each end so it would be easier to grab whatever you need without fumbling around.

A Side Pocket For Your Water Bottle

There is a side pocket to slide your water bottle right into without having to open up the whole bag. This makes it easy to carry and access your water or whatever your preferences of drinks might be easy, without even taking the briefcase off your shoulder. But, of course, it is not just for water bottles; you can also use it to hold your phone, power hub, or whatever accessories you feel fit in there.

Our leather laptop briefcase is the strongest and most durable you will find.

Key Strap

We also placed a key strap that falls right into the briefcases, so it will be super easy to grab your keys and go. No more fishing around for your keys at the bottom of your bag. Not everyone likes to fill their pockets with things like keys and change and such, so we thought of every detail in the design of this leather briefcase.

Main Compartment Laptop Area

You will find a perfect pocket for your 16" laptop in the main compartment. With the softer light brown pigskin lining, it will slide right in. Of course, this briefcase can hold quite a bit more than just your laptop, but we designed it with business people in mind who travel often and need to have their hands free.

A Leather Briefcase with a False Bottom

Below your main interior compartment is a strip of leather that makes a false bottom. This serves to add strength to support your laptop, as well as a hidden area. You can keep extra cash, a passport, ID, a gold coaster, whatever you like can go down there, and if you get robbed, they might take everything out of your briefcase, but they usually will not take the briefcase.

A Bedtime Story Continued from the Flight Bag page

So we're on a family vacation at this place called Mike's Camp on an island off the Northern Coast of Kenya, 20 miles from Somalia. It was super cool, and time to unplug, so I left the briefcase in Rwanda but brought a leather backpack and my Indiana Satchel.

On our last full day there, at 7 am, we met a couple from Scotland who had sailed to the camp on a dhow, and their dreadlocked Kenyan captain was with them. I went over to introduce myself since he seemed like a nice enough fellow, but I knew something was probably wrong since he already had a beer in his hand and his eyes were empty.

Just after noon, coming back from a seashell hunting trip gone bad, the family wouldn't stop whining about it because "the sand was too hot" and "we don't have enough water," we met the captain again at the dock. So I walked up to him and told him, "I just feel like God wants me to tell you something." He drew close and replied, "Go ahead and tell me, man." So I did. I told him, "Omar, I feel like God wants me to tell you that he's really in love with you and that he thinks about you all the time and that he really wants to have a personal relationship with you." He stared at me for a minute and then asked, "Can we talk about this later tonight after dinner? I am really interested in what you said". I agreed.

And then he said to me, "Hey, I'm going to sail the dhow over to a little village later today for something. Would you like to sail with your family there with me? There's a nice beach for the kids to play on". So Suzette and I had heard of a little village not far away on the island that was supposed to be cool, so we accepted his kind offer to sail us there.

Without knowing, he took us to a little village on the mainland where the police the day before told us that the terrorist group al-Shabaab was alive and well. We knew that witchcraft was strong there, and then he told me the recent history of foreign tourists being abducted, dragged to Somalia, and murdered¦ but not until we got on shore and started walking. Finally, he paraded our barefoot family through the village on the road directly to Somalia, 20 miles away. Read the rest of the story on the Indiana Satchel page.

 

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Write a Review
  • Posted by Henry McArthur on 10th Jan 2024
    5
    Best Bag I've Ever Owned
    This bag was given to me as a gift from a dear friend. It's the best bag I've ever owned and everywhere I go I get people asking me where I got it. If I could give it 10 stars out of 5, I would. I'd also recommend the luggage strap. My wife got me one of those and it makes putting it on my carryon a breeze.
  • Posted by John Toigo on 11th Nov 2023
    5
    Briefcase
    Better than expected and I expected a lot. Love it. Buckles are top quality. Leather is perfect. Classy and rugged
  • Posted by Brent Frick on 22nd Apr 2023
    5
    Slim Leather Briefcase
    Several years ago, I purchased a messenger bag. What I didn't realize was it was a limited run. I have #26 of 50. My wife has always wanted one like it, but the style never came back. So...she got that one and I got this new briefcase. It is a little different, but it has more pockets for paperwork and a better layout for my work-life.
    The front pocket holds my iPad. I place paper-sketches and other important paperwork in the pocket behind. Larger, bulkier items (binders, lap top, cords, pen/pencil bag, etc.) fit nicely in the main area. The large interior pocket holds my sketchbook (although with the new iPad, it is getting less use). I put magazines and other reading material in the rear pocket to access when I have a little down time (social media is a soul-sucking, mind-numbing waste of time). The two side pockets are not used often, by choice. I can use them if I want. I do have the shoulder strap looped for "back-pack" carry, but rarely use it like that. It feels nice just carrying it like a case (and the looks of envy from other professionals occur on a regular basis).
    In summary, this is an equally impressive piece compared to the one I already have. I understand that work and life changes over time. One thing that hasn't: Saddleback Leather. It is, and has always been, the best around. I am honored to carry such a fine piece of craftmanship everyday.
  • Posted by Mimi Rutler on 9th Mar 2023
    5
    I gave it to my husband for our 20th anniversary! He loves it!!
    The first thing he said was, " This is be past down to my boys!" that was before he saw your line about the kids fighting over it! haha
  • Posted by Mike A on 2nd Mar 2023
    5
    Amazing!
    So incredibly happy with the slim leather briefcase, the size is perfect, quality and craftsmanship is very evident and I am convinced that I am going to care for and look after this for years and decades to come.