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Oak & Copper Belt

£195.00

I designed and made this belt for myself. I will be wearing it for many decades to come.

‍Oak-tanned leather is extremely scarce today. I am lucky enough to visit the last remaining oak bark tannery in the UK to source, what is in my opinion, the world’s finest strapping leathers - Specifically, J&FJ Baker’s oak-tanned bridle butts. This leather is incredibly strong, smells amazing and despite being very thick, the belt flexes and forms to the body nicely.

The buckle, being made from solid copper will patina beautifully alongside the leather with time and use. Handmade by a studio in the United States.

  • Leather: J&FJ Baker & Co. Oak-Tanned Bridle Butt (Colyton, England)

  • Colour: Dark Stain

  • Width: 38mm

  • Buckle: Solid Copper With Roller (Made by hand in the USA.)

  • Rivets: Solid Copper

  • Edge Treatment: Naturally Burnished

PLEASE BARE IN MIND that unlike normal belts, the lengths for my belts are measured from the buckle to the centre hole. If you’re not sure what size fits you, you can measure a belt you already wear from the base of the buckle to the most used hole.

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I designed and made this belt for myself. I will be wearing it for many decades to come.

‍Oak-tanned leather is extremely scarce today. I am lucky enough to visit the last remaining oak bark tannery in the UK to source, what is in my opinion, the world’s finest strapping leathers - Specifically, J&FJ Baker’s oak-tanned bridle butts. This leather is incredibly strong, smells amazing and despite being very thick, the belt flexes and forms to the body nicely.

The buckle, being made from solid copper will patina beautifully alongside the leather with time and use. Handmade by a studio in the United States.

  • Leather: J&FJ Baker & Co. Oak-Tanned Bridle Butt (Colyton, England)

  • Colour: Dark Stain

  • Width: 38mm

  • Buckle: Solid Copper With Roller (Made by hand in the USA.)

  • Rivets: Solid Copper

  • Edge Treatment: Naturally Burnished

PLEASE BARE IN MIND that unlike normal belts, the lengths for my belts are measured from the buckle to the centre hole. If you’re not sure what size fits you, you can measure a belt you already wear from the base of the buckle to the most used hole.

  • J&FJ Baker & Co. - Oak-Tanned Bridle Butt

    J&FJ Baker is Britain’s only remaining, traditional oak-bark tannery. The Baker family has been tanning leather since 1862, utilizing 400-year-old mechanisms powered by the River Coly upon which the tannery is built. Parts of the tannery date back to Roman times, over 1600 years ago.

    The oak-tanned bridle butts are incredibly strong and smell amazing. Despite being very thick, between 5-5.5mm (13oz), this leather flexes and forms easily, whilst maintaining great structure, perfect for belts.

  • There is no standard formula for calculating belt length from waist size. Instead, the best method is to measure a belt you already use.

    Using a tape measure and starting at the base of the buckle, measure the distance to the hole that is most commonly used. If your current belt has an especially short or long buckle, it may be worth adding or subtracting half an inch respectively.

    If measurement lands in between sizes, note that new leather will stretch slightly after some use, about a quarter inch in this case. If you would like to order a half size though, just send me a message using the form at the bottom of the page.

  • Leather will patina with time and use, darkening in colour, whilst developing a rich and lustrous surface. Friction, oils from skin, and exposure to sunlight will accelerate this process. Consistent handling should keep most leathers naturally conditioned. If you wish to condition your leather goods, I suggest either a natural leather balm or Saphir Renovating Cream.

    Copper will slowly oxidise, darkening through multiple hues in different places depending on how it is worn. To brighten a tarnished surface, I recommend using Brasso, being careful to avoid the leather.

  • (Free UK shipping)

    If your region is not available at checkout, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page and I will provide an individual quote for shipping.