About This Belt
Options: INCLUDED FOR FREE. NO EXTRA CHARGE. (it's just good belt-making.)
- Ring: Your choice of Nickle Steel or Solid Brass ring.
- Color: Available exclusively in Black. 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 + 8 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 or diagonal cut. We'll trim the end with a diagonal cut unless you tell us otherwise.
- Width: This belt is 1/2" 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.
Satisfaction policy - Your happiness with our products is a top priority. See our feedback and know that this represents our sincere commitment to our customers. Please contact us if you have any problem with what we've sent. The deal's not done til everyone leaves smiling.
How to Tie It:
Thickness/Weight of Leather
Belts of much thinner grade leather have been sold on ebay for somewhat less or somewhat more than what we ask. Every belt maker claims to make the best belts along with the inferiority of others. Our decades of experience has shown that a bridle leather belt has a lifespan of at least as many decades despite any outlandish claims to the contrary. It should come as no surprise that more costly leather delivers a better result.
Quality Hardware;
We make no compromise on quality. This is reflected in our choice of superior ring hardware. We encourage buyers to compare, it's your choice "silver/gold colored" rings or good quality fittings. 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 disappointment 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.
Satisfaction policy - Your happiness with our products is a top priority. See our feedback and know that this represents our sincere commitment to our customers. Please contact us if you have any problem with what we've sent. The deal's not done till everyone leaves smiling.