2.25 INCH WIDE ARMY STYLE LEATHER BELT
AVAILABLE IN 2 STANDARD COLOURS
SOLID, BRITISH MADE, HEAVY BRASS CENTRE BAR BUCKLE WITH DUAL TINES, CAST IN NATURAL BRASS OR CHROME NICKEL
If you prefer a different leather, colour, tooling or stitching (as per my 1.75" width belts) you are welcome to suggest what you would like. I can then set up an order for you to purchase.
British solid brass centre bar buckle (80grams in
weight) available in natural brass
and chrome nickel finish.
See other ebay ads for different buckle options.
The highest quality leather belts are made of full grain leather which last much longer and look better with age. Lesser quality belts are made out of cheaper (in grade order) top grain, split and even bonded leather. These tend to last for about 2 years down to 6 months, deteriorate in appearance over time and are usually cheap to buy.
Full grain leather comes from the top layer of the hide. The skin or surface of the animal remains intact with the leather exhibiting all its natural marks and features. Full grain leather provides maximum strength and durability due to the tightness of its grain while retaining its breathability. It develops an aesthetically appealing patina over time.
Apart from the type of leather chosen most quality casual belts are made of medium weighted leather 8-9oz. This is approximately 3-3.5mm (1/8 inch) in thickness. Cheaper belt can be down to 1.5mm in thickness and usually tear around the buckle and holes or come apart where they have been glued together.
These belts are hand made by me with Full Grain 8-9 oz weighted leather which is 3.0-3.5mm (1/8 inch) thick. Please also note it is 57mm (2.25 inches) in width. They are made with heavy duty chicago screws for interchanging buckles. The high quality, solid brass buckles are available in 2 finishes. Send a request if you want a different buckle finish with your belt strap.
The belts are sized in inches from the fold
in the leather where it attached to the buckle to the centre hole (middle out
of five)at the billet end of the belt.
For example a size 36" belt will be 36" from the fold to the centre hole.
Before ordering, please check your size. Take a belt you already own and measure from the fold in the leather where it wraps around the buckle to the hole that you currently use. This measurement will be used to size your new belt.