CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 16, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, sbrownn said: +1 Whether both products are made in the same factory is something I don't know and my guess would be that neither does anyone else posting here. your right but we don't know they weren't either and that's the quandary, paying twice as much for the same thing. The only way to tell is obvious get one of each and take a file to them and see what the base metal is, then maybe a good strength test of some kind.. We as a group obviously haven't tested either of them for the purpose that the op intends to use them other than maybe feeling them. lol Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members sbrownn Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: your right but we don't know they weren't either and that's the quandary, paying twice as much for the same thing. The only way to tell is obvious get one of each and take a file to them and see what the base metal is, then maybe a good strength test of some kind.. We as a group obviously haven't tested either of them for the purpose that the op intends to use them other than maybe feeling them. lol I have had them both and you can tell a significant difference by look and feel alone. Just the posted pictures are enough if you know what you are looking at. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 17, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 17, 2022 Just now, sbrownn said: I have had them both and you can tell a significant difference by look and feel alone. Just the posted pictures are enough if you know what you are looking at. i have had them both too plus dozens of others sorry i disagree i pick my buckles according to their use. No one can truly tell what's under plating or how well something is made by looking at a picture or even feeling it. But hey that's your opinion so go with it I certainly don't care how you pick your buckles. Now if you read the op He wants know if the 2.00 dollar difference is justified. So what is he using them for? cute little purses or heavy duty dog collars? You gonna throw 2 more bucks on a product your only making ten on if its not needed?? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members ArkieNewbie Posted November 17, 2022 Members Report Posted November 17, 2022 This is from Buckleguy's website. I 100% agree with @chuck123wapati. It depends on the end use, customer's needs, and the end price point of the product being made. If it's a buckle I'm just putting there for "show" because there's a magnetic snap under it, why pay more? However if it's a buckle on a horse headstall or a piece of hardware on a holster of some kind, absolutely, get the best you can. I looks at it the same was as picking leather for a project. Sure, leather XYZ might be the best of the best, but is it really needed for the small pocket knife sheath you're making for your nephew? Just my $0.50 (rounded up for inflation). Quote
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