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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Once you go Saddleback, you never go back

I started wearing raw denim jeans about 6-8 months ago. I came to the realization that my day-to-day belt didn't match the beauty of raw denim. Yes, it was a decent belt. Yes, it worked fine. But I didn't care for it. I was also used to having to replace a belt after 2-3 years of use, at most. I realized that I had never owned a good belt in my life, and decided to start shopping. I looked, and eventually found Saddleback. I bought this belt in tobacco brown, and doubt that I'll ever look back. I didn't really believe all of the reviews talking about how sturdy it is, because I'd never been exposed to this kind of quality, but I do now. I love this belt, and I can pretty much guarantee that anyone would. Buy it. It's beautiful.

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
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Top Notch

This thing means business. Fits good, looks good and it could lift the titanic. I got mine in carbon black and it will take a few years to break in perfectly but it's already come along way in around a month. Don't know what else to say, Dave covers everything in the video. I'm not sure if its because of the colour choice, but it didn't have the really great smell like the rest of my stuff from saddleback. It's starting to come around the more I wear it. I really like the screw type rivets used to reinforce the bucket too

Posted by Charles | Jul 23, 2014
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Excellent Belt

I purchased a tow belt in chestnut a couple of weeks ago. As I anticipated, it is a most impressive piece of leather! I don't know what "broken in" means with regard to this belt, but it already feels very comfortable when I put it on, which is pretty much everyday. If you use saddleback's measurement tool, you should get a belt that fits properly. My only caveat is that it is an extremely hefty accessory, and although I'm not a small man at 5'8" and 200 pounds, it takes up a lot of real estate around my 34" waist. I suspect it would overwhelm an even slightly smaller man.

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
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Great Belts

I purchased 3 of these in Tobacco, Coffee and Black. the belts look good while wearing a suit or in jeans. I love them and would definitely buy them again. I purchased them back in February and at first they did squeak but after a little break the noises stopped. The Tobacco has built a lot of character so really think about that before purchasing. Personally I love it. as far as sizing goes, there are a lot of holes on the belts so it has a lot of room, stick with your pant size and you should be fine. plus you could always cut the belt if you lose a lot of weight in the future. another nice feature is that you can change out the buckle if you want to make it a little more personal.

Posted by Charles S. | Jul 23, 2014
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The sizing information is incorrect

It is true: the quality of this belt is amazing. However, it does have two deficiencies. First, and most importantly, the sizing information listed on this website is absolutely incorrect. You should *not* order your correct size. I am a size 36, and so, I ordered a size 36. Huge mistake. Bigger headache. This belt was at least two inches too long. No problem, I thought. The website says it is super easy to make this belt smaller. This brings up the second deficiency with this belt. The set screws used to hold the belt together are just barely long enough to do their job, and they are very hard to get back together unless you use c-clamps or something like that. I cut the belt down and now have a belt that will last me a few years until I get fatter. Getting the belt back together required me to take the belt to a leather shop in my town, who, thankfully did not charge me anything. I think the belt is amazing, but the website needs to be updated to correct the inaccuracy about sizing.

Posted by Charles A. | Jul 23, 2014

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