Ring Belt - Black or Chestnut Brown

$21.75
Product: 
Color: 
Black
Ring or Buckle: 
Solid Brass Ring
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About This Belt

This sturdy 10-11 oz drum dyed bridle leather belt is the same premium product that I've made for thousands of SCA and Ren-Faire participants over several decades.  It is sealed the full length on all sides to prevent die transfer onto your attire.   It measures 1" wide and approx 72" (your choice of more or less) in length so that it can be knotted in Half Windsor/SCA fashion.   It comes complete with your choice of an appropriately sized Nickle Steel, Solid Brass, Solid Bronze, or Engraved Stainless O-ring for closure.   (The Bronze rings are VERY special.  They came from an extremely limited supply of Spanish naval uniform fittings that were used over 100 years ago!)  Built for long life and with serious quality, they will exceed your expectations.  
 

Options: 

  • Color: Your choice of Black or Chestnut Brown Bridle Leather.  Long Wear, Excellent Body.

  • Length: This belt is a typically 72" but we make each belt just for you and generally have longer straps on hand.  Just ask, and we'll make it happen.  Shorter is very easy too, but please be careful and don't make it too small for you.  The formula is WAIST + 12 inches + about how long you'll want the tail.  If we don't hear from you we'll assume that 72+/-" is good as that fits most folks pretty well.
  • Finished end: Square cut, diagonal cut, or English V.  We'll trim the end with a diagonal cut unless you tell us otherwise.
  • Width: This belt is 1 inch wide. If you'd prefer something else please visit our other auctions for a wider selection or send a message.

          This fine belt is handmade entirely with hand tools in our smoke free workshop in Saint Albans, Vermont.   Please contact us within 3 days after the end of the auction, and make payment within 7 days.   We ship fast via USPS FCM (or better) with delivery confirmation.  We are happy to ship internationally and insurance is included in this rate.  We typically use transparent packaging for your belt for thrift and easy clearance through postal security.  If this will be a gift or you'd like the contents of your order more hidden just drop us a note and we'll ship using opaque packaging. 

How to Tie One On:

Quality Hardware

We make absolutely no compromise on quality.  This is reflected in our choice of superior rings hardware.  These are superb at resisting decades of use.  We encourage buyers to compare, it's your choice "silver/gold colored" rings or REAL SOLID CORROSION PROOF METAL.  We've chosen carefully, others sellers haven't.

Length of Leather 
We've noticed some auctions for 55-65 inch belts.  A person with a 36" waist will have only a 6 inch tail after the half Windsor knot uses up a foot (it does).  So if you're a really tiny person, or want a really short tail end that'll be fine.  However, be aware that using 10-20" less leather is how that shell game works.

Finished Edges

It's possible to take a ring and attach it to a strip of leather and call that done.  But a good belt should have a finished bevel to the sides.  Again trying to substitute speed for quality will make a belt that is less that you deserve.  Check those edges...

We hope that these cautionary tales will steer people clear of the dissapointment of inferior quality.  It is possible to spend less or even more and get something that isn't what you deserve as a valued customer.

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