Details
- 100 Year Warranty
- Fits Typical 8.5" x 11" Letter Size, European A4 Notepad, Standard Notebooks
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 9.5" X 13.5" X 1"
MATERIALS
- Full Grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread
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Read MoreThe high-quality materials used in this leather portfolio make it worth the investment. The full grain leather is extremely tough and water-resistant, while the pigskin lining is even stronger than the cowhide used for the outer layer. The German industrial marine grade polyester thread is extremely durable and resistant to wear and tear. The stitching is done in such a way that avoids any damage or tearing to the leather. Think about the number of great first impressions you'll make carrying this portfolio.
---Imagine the cow is killed and skinned. Imagine that... Now the thick hide goes to the tannery, but it's so thick that the tannery splits it in half, the top from the bottom, and now has two hides to sell. The top hide has all of the grain on it (Full Grain). All of the real tough and water resistant dense fibers. Grain is to a hide of leather what shingles are to a roof. Leather portfolios and padfolios made with this leather will last at least a few generations. And we use thick full grain leather. Thicker than boot leather.
---The bottom half is a hide called Split or Genuine leather. It dries out quickly and stains easily because the protective layer of grain is gone. Low quality leather padfolio makers will stick some lipstick on that leather and sell you a nice and pretty leather portfolio tomorrow.
---We glue and sew pigskin lining to the back of that already tough full grain leather. And pigskin is stronger than cowskin. This makes our leather portfolios twice as strong as a typical full grain leather portfolio.
---We sew our leather portfolio with an extremely strong German industrial marine grade polyester that won't fall apart or wear away easily. They use this German thread when it just has to last, or someone could die, like for parachutes and sails on ships. And our thread for the padfolio is the thick double ought version.
---A sewing machine is actually a perforation machine. If the needle holes are too close together, then the leather of the portfolio will tear like a perforated piece of paper. So, we sew at no more than five stitches per inch, which gets the holes further apart from each other on the padfolio.
---The side that holds the paper is only sewn on the right and bottom sides of the portfolio. It's designed to slide in a typical 8 ½ x 11 letter size, European A4 notepad from above or a spiral notebook from the side since that flap is sewn only on two sides.
---This leather portfolio is built with just one solid piece of leather to reduce seams. This is because seams are where, if there's going to be a problem, it will begin there. Yes, we took every detail into account to make this sleek notebook holder perfect.
I've had the medium for a couple of years now and it is straight forward and functional Notepad holder. Does exactly what it is meant to do with one exception. . .it looks great doing it! So far it has stood up to daily use pretty well and has the normal scars and blemishes that comes with overuse and neglect. . .I don't have time to put it down and use the cleaning and treatment products on it yet but I will soon! Durable, good looking and functional. What more can you ask for?
Posted by Brandon B. | Aug 10, 2016
I ordered the medium coffee brown from my husband for our anniversary last year and he loved it. Used it everyday, found it very functional and handy, and it got more beautiful with age. Unfortunately a month ago someone broke into his car and stole it along with other random stuff. So we've given up on recovering it so I decided to reorder it because I know he misses it. It's seriously that good.
Posted by Shawnna | Aug 07, 2016
I'd been looking for a writing pad/folio for some time, but the traditional offerings, including those from high end companies were bland and had no character. Then I found the notepad holder from Saddleback Leather. I ordered the medium notepad holder in Chestnut and could not be happier. It is extremely well made, unique, full of character, and very professional looking. Don't be like everyone else, stand out! Don't think twice about ordering this one, you won't be disappointed!!
Posted by Walnut B. | Jul 27, 2016
I have a large carbon black portfolio. I couldn't believe the weight of this thing when I first got it. I could probably beat someone over the head with this and make it really hurt. That, and I'm not sure it will be great for my shoulder when carried with other items in my tote because DARN, THIS THING IS HEAVY. Also, the pigskin lining smells like a freshly-painted wall. I have leather goods from various other makers and an old dark pigskin chestnut SBL ID wallet; none of them smelled like solvent. The smell has begun to fade but that's besides the point. Dave, could you guys do something about this? My *design* complaint is that the pen holder is too thick and narrow, making it hard for one to use anything but skinny ballpoints. Fortunately, that's all I use, but others may find it a waste if they use fatter pens. That aside, the construction is impeccable and I like the pocket placement. I love the loose sheet pockets and the big-enough name-card pockets, because in my line of work (lawyering) those name-cards always come out at meetings and events. I also love how the portfolio folds in two so nicely despite the thick layers of leather, and the thick polyester thread sewing. I'll be taking this to court and meetings and I have no doubt it'll last a long, long time.
Posted by Brandon M. | Jun 24, 2016
Just arrived my small size Notepad Holder, in dark coffee brown. The quality of this product is exceptional! The thick full grain leather looks and feels great. I love the dark coffee color and smell of this notepad is rich and swarthy. The rigidity of this notepad is stiff which I like because it makes writing while standing easy. The small size is built with four rivets on the inside pockets where I will use to store notes, paperwork and receipts. This area usually is subject to a lot of stress, breakage at some point is possible but NOT with this beast of a notepad holder! I can't think of any way Dave could have made it stronger. Well done.
Posted by Walnut B. | May 24, 2016