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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Tow Belt

Really happy to find a very high quality North American made leather product. The Tow Belt reminds me of belts made for heavy industrial use back in the 60s but with a more fashionable look. Expect that it will take awhile to break in but that’s a good thing!

Posted by Wayne R. | Nov 27, 2019
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First time buyer of SADDLEBACK LEATHER! Coming back for more too........

Received my first purchase yesterday.... The Leather Tow Belt is the highest quality belt I have ever purchased. I have purchased many high priced belts from other designers in the past and have been disappointed in substandard quality. This belt measured out perfectly and landed on the 5 hole. I will be making more purchases from SADDLEBACK in the future. The toughest decision will be trying to prioritize my list of wants. Please keep the quality at this level! I don't know if it is possible to get better. The artisans that you employ obviously put their best effort into their craft. Thank You!

Posted by Bill S. | Nov 26, 2019
5
Strong enough for a horse..... but made for a man!

The best belt I have ever purchased. It is consistent with the quality of every other product I have purchased from Saddleback Leather for over a decade......

Posted by MATTHEW N. | Nov 23, 2019
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I am a fan

Simply the best belts I own, the attention to detail and quality materials are made to last a lifetime.

Posted by Robert L. | Nov 23, 2019
5
No doubt

Once again, Saddleback leaves no doubt about the quality of their products. The belt gets better every time I wear it!

Posted by Michael G. | Nov 19, 2019

Featured ITEM

Saddleback

Leather Tow Belt

1.00 lb

Materials used to make this Leather Belt

316 Stainless Steel

Threading

Design of these Leather Belts