Leather Tow Belt

Materials used to make this Leather Belt

We only use Full Grain Leather and don't buy any belt that isn't. Here's why. A hide of leather is like a roof. The top part has the shingles, which are the toughest and most resistant part of the roof. Likewise, leather has grain as the top layer, and it's really strong and resistant too.&&Some companies shave off the top layer of the leather (grain) to get rid of the scars so they can use the entire hide and not cut around the scars. But that's like someone shaving the shingles off the roof, so it looks better. So stupid. If they shave some off, but there's a little left, then that's called Top Grain. Genuine or Split Leather is technically what it's called when there is no grain left. Those companies that make cheap genuine leather belts are just looking for an easy way to get you money. Those are the types of leather belts that will not last. We make belts to last at least 100 years.

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316 Stainless Steel

We changed our buckle from nickel plated brass to 316 Stainless Steel. The brass was good enough, but our new hardware is way better. Some say it's like killing a fly with a shotgun, but it makes me feel good inside knowing that I'm wearing such strong hardware on this man's leather belt. Our clips were tested and rated to hold up to 750 lbs., and this buckle is thicker than our clips. So I'm thinking about 1000 lbs. I am sure you have had enough belt buckles break to see the value in this.

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Threading

To sew all of these great materials together with a cheap thread would be like using a cardboard hatch on a really nice submarine. So, I chose the strongest and longest lasting thread I could find and then bought the thick version of it. It is a marine-grade polyester thread, the kind they use to sew parachutes and sails for ships. So, if your life depends on it, they use this thread. Nylon is a trash material but much cheaper, and leather belts fall apart in a short time with use and UV light because of it. Imagine that, wearing your belt in the sunlight for too long, and your belt falls apart. They should at least tell you when you buy such a cheap belt that it is only made to be worn loosely for a fashionable statement, and never in the sunlight. It sounds like a belt you might get for your sister, but this belt isn't just for style. This leather belt is for daily wear to keep your pants around your waist, even if you are packing a heavy holster.

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Design of these Leather Belts

I designed this leather belt with 9 holes that are 3/4" apart so this thick leather belt fits comfortably and just right before and after meals. Most leather belts only have 5 holes that are 1" apart. I designed it with the holes starting 2" from the tip instead of starting 4 inches from the tip like most leather belts. You never know when those holes closer to the tip will be needed for tying down something on the roof rack of your rig.&&I don't know why more belt makers don't design their belts this way. Oh yes, it is because they care about profit more than their customer. They would rather you need to purchase a new one every year. We design our belts to be sturdy and durable, a quality that should be in all leather belts. We wanted to do better than good leather belts, so we make a great belt, in fact, the Best Leather Belts.

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Three Layers

This leather belt was not just made with one layer of full grain leather, but with three. Even quality companies just use two layers of quality leather and then put a layer of some filler in between to get the edges raised. I designed this belt with a layer of full grain in the middle too. Even though you can't see it, you have a nice feeling that this thick leather belt is quality through and through. This doesn't matter to most people, but it matters to me, and I stand behind it.

Details

100 year warranty

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Width: 1.5"
Thickness: 5.5mm to 6mm

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Vegetable Tanned Leather (Inside)
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

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What all belts should feel like

Thick, durable, great color, and a lot of holes. Take their sizing seriously if you’re a 34 in jeans buy a 32 belt, so on and so forth. I love this quality and it also makes a great concealed carry belt if you’re into that.

Posted by Raul | Apr 17, 2024
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Saddleback lives up to the hype!

My appreciation for Saddleback Leather grows with every purchase. I bought a tow belt as a gift for my husband several years back. He has worn it as his daily belt ever since. After several years of daily wear, we had an issue with the stitching on the belt. The warranty Saddleback offers was as good as gold for us. Caroline took care of our replacement quickly and efficiently. His new belt arrived this morning and will be right back to use as his daily belt. For the quality and customer care that is offered, you can't go wrong with Saddleback Leather. Well done!!

Posted by Davina D. | Mar 30, 2024
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Saddleback general awesomeness

Listen. I get loyal to brands that matter. I’ve been a fan of Saddleback Leather for more than a decade. I’ve proven to myself over and over again that the upfront expense of this company pays for itself in NEVER BUYING IT AGAIN. Really though. Bags, totes, duffles, and now belts? Please. Just start making boots next. I’m already all in, so bring it…

Posted by Andrew Thiessen | Feb 03, 2024
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Tow belt

This is a nice product I would think that it would come with instructions on how to care for the belt also no thank you just put in a box and sent out thanks

Posted by Bob | Dec 26, 2023
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Best belt I have ever seen

I own quite a few belts that I think are really good quality but this belt surpasses all of them, impressive product. LOVE IT

Posted by Refugio Calvillo | Dec 04, 2023

Featured ITEM

Saddleback

Leather Tow Belt

1.00 lb

Better Than Risk Free

Materials used to make this Leather Belt

316 Stainless Steel

Threading

Design of these Leather Belts