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 your 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

Belts fit true to size. Order pant size.
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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Posted by Dane S. | Oct 20, 2020
5
Nice Belt

So far I like the belt. If my past experience with Saddleback products is repeated, I expect that in time I will love it. I have two wallets (passport and non-passport), and a business card holder all in the tobacco color. I look forward to my belt taking on the same patina those pieces have with use. I debated some on size. Originally I ordered a 32 using the sizing recommendation on the Saddleback site. It would have fit as intended, but I'm not likely to get any skinnier than I am now, so I decided to go up to a 34. I'm currently wearing it on the tightest notch and it works, but if the belt stretches any and my waistline doesn't, the belt may be a tad loose for me. Fortunately I can remedy this by eating more pizza, burgers, fries and ice cream. Win-win.

Posted by Josh H. | Oct 11, 2020
5
Belts purchased from Saddleback

Belt is of excellent quality. The fit is very good using the sizing chart provided by Saddleback. The color was a little lighter than I was looking for but I still like it very much. I haven’t had a chance to wear it much but so far it is working out great. I previously purchased a 2” wide belt I use as a work belt and I am extremely satisfied with Saddleback leather products. I will definitely purchase from Saddleback in the future when I need leather products. A photo of the first belt I purchased along with the tow belt is attached.

Posted by James P. | Oct 03, 2020
4
Great quality as expected. It

Great quality as expected. It is a very thick belt, and wide, which may limit how it can be worn, but still like it very much.

Posted by James C. | Oct 02, 2020
3
Meh.

It's a nice enough belt, but the decline in quality between this one and the one I bought years back is really disappointing. Not as thick, not as nice to the hand, just an overall decline in what made me love the old belt so much. I'll keep it, I'll wear it, but meh.

Posted by Dan H. | Sep 29, 2020

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Leather Tow Belt

1.00 lb

Materials used to make this Leather Belt

316 Stainless Steel

Threading

Design of these Leather Belts