Three types of belts are offered here. The firm Bridle Leather work belt either plain or with harness stitching. The Mechanics / Biker work belt made with 10 oz. Harness Leather, with the buckle embedded inside the leather so that there is no metal showing to scratch paint when leaning against a car or motorcycle. The Construction Worker / Gun Belt which is double thick leather and harness stitched. Bridle Leather Work BeltThis rugged leather work belt is made from thick 9-10 oz.(9/64" - 5/32") leather with a finished top grain and back with just the right amount of firmness and flexability for a work belt. This work belt is one solid piece of leather and is available in, Tan, Brown, Dark Brown, Burgundy, and Black directly from the maker. This belt is not available in stores.The bridle leather is finished at the tannery and unlike the hand stained harness leather belt, it has a uniform color and smooth sealed top grain. This is a more firm bridle leather than that used on the Bridle Leather Belt page, which gives this belt a more dress, or dress casual, look than you would expect in a work belt. So, even though I call this a work belt, there is no reason you can't wear it to church. I have chosen this leather and buckle in order to provide a great value in a leather work belt. This leather belt is dyed and sealed on the back the same as on the dress belts, (a $6.00 extra on the harness leather belts) an added bonus included at no charge on these work belts, . If you are looking for a good solid plain black belt, or a black belt with stitching, I believe these are as good as you will find anywhere. It's the same with the other colors as well. The leather used in this belt is very high grade and is unusually uniform in thickness, finish, and color. While this is expensive leather I am able to offer this plain leather work belt for only $31.75 because the leather is prefinished (saving a lot of labor and finishing products) and there is very little waste in this grade of leather. The edges of the belt are beveled, burnished, and finished by hand as on our other belts. Buckles offered on the Bridle Leather Work belt are shown below. 
POPULAR OVAL BUCKLEThis popular style buckle is the same #2 solid brass as on the harness leather belt page. The buckle is mounted with Chicago screws so that it can be replaced with a different center bar or trophy type buckle of your own should you want to do that. The Chicago screws are stronger and lie flatter than snaps. If you change your buckles often and would prefer snaps that option is available as a no cost option. If you plan to use this belt strictly as a work belt and won't be changing the buckle, a rivet option is also available. I selected this oval buckle because it is a popular shape used by most belt makers (in a cheaper zink plated version).
PRACTICAL GARRISON BUCKLEA customer noticed that the oval buckle, because it is curved, can ruff up the edges of the belt with use. I knew that. If you cinch it up by just pulling it back it will scuff up the edges, it's just what happens with that shape buckle. A coat of leather balm will fix it up once it's broken in... but when you're right... you're right.He said, "Forget what others offer and provide a better shape buckle". So, I'm also offering the #3 Garrison buckle, shown on the left, in solid Brass and solid brass with Nickel finish. This buckle will keep your work belt looking better and lasting longer.
The plain brown belt with the standard brass plated oval buckle is shown below. The bottom part of this belt picture (because of the lighting) looks like the Dark Brown color. STITCHING OPTION
The harness stitching option is available on this plain belt for $6.00. This is a good upgrade to choose if you want more than just a plain work belt. I like the Tan belt with wheat stitching and the burgundy belt with black stitching. The tan belt on the left has brown stitching. You choose your own combination. Other custom options that can't be done on this leather, because this leather comes with a sealed top grain, are available on belts ordered from the Harness Leather Belt page. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to order this #1 Belt.To get the proper length belt, measure your old belt using the diagram below, or add 2" to your pants waist size. Better measure though, you may think you wear 38", when your wife has been buying you 42" for the last 10 years. Plain belts are available up to 44" center hole length. Longer belts are available on the Harness Leather Belt page. The center hole length is the size you are ordering and is measured as in the diagram below when we make your belt. Measure your current belt from the buckle end to the hole you are using. Your new belt will then fit properly on the center hole. Click on the video link below.  Still not sure how to measure? For measuring help for a belt "With Buckle" click to view the Measuring Help Video This might take from a few seconds to a minute to load. If you are ordering a belt without a buckle see measuring instructions on the harness leather belt page. Tell us if you want the tongue slot or not and nickel or brass so we know which Chicago Screws or other fasteners to use. COLORS Colors are Tan, Brown, Dark Brown, Black, and Burgundy |
The back of the buckle end of the Mechanics and Biker belt with the metal prong showing.
Take a look at the Hand Sewn Working Mans Wallet before you check out. Add it to your order and save on shipping. |