Klein Tools natural leather belt - a great deal!

NAMOR · Oct 2, 2011

meso said:
Well if you really want an authentic leather tool belt, just check out the tool belts at home depot and have your pick for $10.

haaa, true, I went back to find the same belt I purchased 6 years ago buts its now made in China :/. still $10 bucks though

poorman · Oct 2, 2011

OP, how about some actual pics of your belt? haha.
I saw this on "Well Spent" but anything looks good when the picture is so damn small. haha.

Gus · Oct 2, 2011

I hit the flea market in Alameda today. Vintage belts average about $10 each.

Froosh · Oct 2, 2011

^ Damn, wish we had something like that here, I see a lot of nice belts!

mediahound · Oct 3, 2011

umonku said:
I'm guessing you're measuring 3/16".

Yeah, I think you're right.

mediahound · Oct 3, 2011

Here's some pics of my actual belt after putting in new holes. The belt comes stock with holes only every 2 inches. I think every 1 inch is better in terms of fit and being about to tighten/loosen it based on the type of pants you are wearing, etc.

Also, one of the nice things about getting a raw natural belt is that over the years, it darkens and wears. Buying a vintage belt is just not the same IMO because you didn't wear it down to that point yourself.

Gus · Oct 3, 2011

^^Looks good. Assume you just had you local shoe repair guy add the fe extra holes.

I agree that it is fun to break in your own belt, just like your own jeans. But, I will still buy a great vintage belt when I see them. But that is rare.

mediahound · Oct 3, 2011

pocketsquareguy said:
^^Looks good. Assume you just had you local shoe repair guy add the fe extra holes.
I agree that it is fun to break in your own belt, just like your own jeans. But, I will still buy a great vintage belt when I see them. But that is rare.

Actually I had my Mom put in the holes. She used to do leather crafts and had the tool.

el es dee · Oct 4, 2011

Can these be dyed?

mediahound · Oct 19, 2011

el es dee said:
Can these be dyed?

I'm not sure. I don't know enough about leather to answer but I assume since these are natural/raw and seem untreated they could be died.

mediahound · Oct 22, 2011

I've been wearing this belt almost every day since I got it and it's starting to darken a bit a looking really nice. I love this belt!

mediahound · Apr 27, 2013

Here's my belt as of today, over a year later with about 3x a week wearings:

BuffaloWang · Apr 27, 2013

Thanks for the update!
Looks sweet, definitely a good buy for $20.

Would probably start recommending this if people want a cheap belt.
Just bought an Orion belt at the same price just to see how it would work out, otherwise would've probably gotten this.

theh00d · Apr 27, 2013

Nvm didn't realize that was a old post from a thread that was bumped

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