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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Better buckle

Mighty pleased with the tow belt!!..bullet proof awesome belt!!..I’d like to see a better buckle with a roller and just a right sure better quality buckle with a good solid pin not wabbling side to side and staying right sure in the middle catching the belt hole better....

Posted by Jim P. | Oct 03, 2019
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Bad hole placement.

I’m not sure why this was designed with the holes at the tail end of the belt. It allows no extra room to tuck the belt into the loop (if it even reaches it). I initially bought a 34 and thought it would be too big, but I ended up on the last hole. I’m losing weight so that wouldn’t work, so I ordered the smallest size (32) and while I’m on the third hole, the end of the belt barely touches the leather holding loop. Stop being cheap Dave, this belt is a hundred bucks. A few extra inches before the holes start isn’t going to prevent you from taking your family on safari or to the Himalayas or wherever you post going to. I’d return the belt, but I’ve already returned one and don’t want to spend any more money on return shipping. 100 bucks down the drain. I only give it an extra star because while too short and badly designed, it’s a tough belt. Too bad it’s just a piece of scrap leather to me.

Posted by Michael V. | Sep 24, 2019
5
I didn't know things of this quality were still made

I bought this belt as a gift for my husband. He opened it and said "this is the nicest belt I've ever seen." It is great quality, nice weight and will last a lifetime. We are extremely happy with it and will always come back for our leather good needs.

Posted by Jennifer W. | Sep 18, 2019
5
Amazing belt

I’ve used the size 36 leather tow belt for a few years I think but it was a little bit too big for me as I’ve lost some weight. Because the belt was so awesome I bought the exact same type of belt in one size smaller. The belt breaks in wonderfully and looks amazing once the patina sets in. I cannot ask for a better belt. Well done SBL

Posted by Matthew W. | Sep 18, 2019
5
Best leather belt I have

Best leather belt I have ever owned!!!

Posted by Jamie W. | Sep 17, 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