Makers Stamps

I recently got 4 new makers stamps and they are cool.   You'll notice them in the pictures I'm posting.

Thick leather belts

I hand pick my hides from my supplier to get the thickest and most defect free leather.  Then I cut it into strips for belts.  These belts are thick... depending upon the hides that are available.  They average 12 - 16 Oz. in thickness.  Each ounce of thickness is equal to 1/64".  Most belts that you buy in a store are about 8 Oz. thick and are thin leather or "pleather" with a cardboard stiffener core.  These low quality, high priced belts usually last a few months and then the big box store gets you coming back to buy another junk belt.

I use great leather, heavy duty buckles and hardware so that my belt can last you decades.  Seriously, decades.

Saddle stitched by hand

These belts are saddle stitched by hand.  This method of stitching is very time consuming... but it is a very strong stitch.