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"
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
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.
This is the best padfolio ever! Quality materials and impeccable construction. I always get compliments on it!
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
I have had my notepad holder for about 18 months now. I purchased a Chestnut in medium (the older, larger one). I take it to class (grad school) and to work. Everywhere I go people admire it (especially when I pull it out of one of my SBL briefcases). I've even been asked by a friend to borrow it so she would look professional during a presentation--of course! From job interviews to executive meetings and even out in the garage to sketch up woodworking drawings, this notepad holder is a constant companion.
Posted by Daniel | Jul 23, 2014
I bought the medium notepad holder. I was more on the fence about buying this than about any of my other Saddleback purchases, mainly because I wondered if I NEEDED it, or if I just WANTED it because it's pretty. In the end, I decided to buy it, because it could replace my binder, and allow me to use the engineering pads that I prefer in style. It's absolutely gorgeous. It definitely has a rugged aesthetic, and it's extremely functional. It provides a fantastic desk space for me wherever I'm at. In addition, on a whim I decided to see if it could function as an iPad holder as well. I have an iPad Air, and I figured that it was probably small enough that it'd fit where you're meant to be storing loose papers on the left hand side. It fits perfectly there, and seems fairly secure when the notepad holder is closed. I'd recommend doing this if you don't want to carry around the iPad sleeve as well as the notepad holder. All in all, I'm very pleased with it, and I'm sure I'l be using it until I go grey.
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
I ordered the small 5X8 notepad holder and received this product a week ago. I have had several people pick it up and comment on how well made it is. It doesn't stay closed yet, but I know that the more the leather is worked, the sooner it will close automatically. Fantastic craftmanship! I will order it's older brother (8X11)shortly. A classic, yet rustic look with the functionality that can't be complaired. I can't see where anyone would settle for a cheeply made product when they could pay slightly more for an unbelievable product! Don't hessitate!
Posted by Mathew | Jul 23, 2014
So I am up to my third saddleback leather product.... thanks a lot, your stuff really should come with a warning.... Received my medium notepad holder in carbon last week, and rocked into two meetings on Friday like a total boss. It's so fantastic, being able to get something 'executive', that still suits my laid back character. When it sits open on the board table, it commands attention. Well done to Dave and the team. I have a saddleback wishlist, that will just keep giving!
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014