Just wondering. Why such thick, heavy belts?

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

I make my carry belts around the 18 oz thickness, with a stiffener between the two layers. They take a month to break in but they'll be the last belt you'll need to buy. Casual belts are also just a thick, but no reinforcement. The reason is 100% durability, quality, and feel. I haven't met a person that doesn't like the feel of a nice heavy belt. Whether it's for work, day to day wear, special occasion... doesn't matter.

 

Thin belts stretch and sag right away, and in a year or less they need replaced.  

[SUP]

@DieselTech 

10 hours ago, DoubleKCustomLeathercraft said:

I haven't met a person that doesn't like the feel of a nice heavy belt.

 I'll take your word for it. 

I agree about thin belts, although I wonder how thick leather, single layer will work? If the leather quality is good, will it not last longer and be lighter as well? I mean, people might just like lighter belts or might not be able to wear heavy ones due to issues like health - hip problems maybe? 

 

[fredk]

I think you are looking at the weight problem too simply

Take a 1cm thick belt. It may weight 24 ounces. When held it one hand that weight is noticeable but spread that weight around a 42 inch waist its hardly noticeable 

I liken it to what I used to tell ppl about my chainmaille hauberk; held in the arms its full 35lb weight could be felt, but as its worn on the body the weight is spread around, some on the shoulders, some on the arms et cetera and then it feels no heavier than a good overcoat

[DieselTech]

1 hour ago, SUP said:

@DieselTech 

 I'll take your word for it. 

I agree about thin belts, although I wonder how thick leather, single layer will work? If the leather quality is good, will it not last longer and be lighter as well? I mean, people might just like lighter belts or might not be able to wear heavy ones due to issues like health - hip problems maybe? 

 

 I must of done something wrong? I was summoned! 

I guess I must really make my duty belts overkill. My carry belts are 6-9mm thick. Plus I put a plastic stiffner in them if the customer wants it. 

[kgg]

On 12/7/2024 at 3:58 PM, SUP said:

Other than durability, is there any reason for such thick, heavy belts?

It adds support and feels more comfortable to wear.

57 minutes ago, DieselTech said:

My carry belts are 6-9mm thick.

IMHO a belt really depends on the actively of the person wearing it.

i) dress belt be about 5oz, management where the belt just needs to match the clothes

ii) daily light use belt about 8 oz, for someone with a more sedentary lifestyle like someone sat at a computer all day.

iii) daily working belt about 12 oz to 14 oz, active lifestyle like a laborer

I have made a few 13 oz belts that are 1 1/2" wide and made up of two layers of 6.5 oz that are glued and then the edges stitched together with V138. The people like them as they provide added support and comfort.

2 hours ago, fredk said:

Take a 1cm thick belt. It may weight 24 ounces. When held it one hand that weight is noticeable but spread that weight around a 42 inch waist its hardly noticeable 

I agree.

13 hours ago, DoubleKCustomLeathercraft said:

I haven't met a person that doesn't like the feel of a nice heavy belt.

I agree.

kgg

 

Edited December 8, 2024 by kgg

[SUP]

33 minutes ago, kgg said:

IMHO a belt really depends on the actively of the person wearing it.

i) dress belt be about 5oz, management where the belt just needs to match the clothes

ii) daily light use belt about 8 oz, for someone with a more sedentary lifestyle like someone sat at a computer all day.

iii) daily working belt about 12 oz to 14 oz, active lifestyle like a laborer

I have made a few 13 oz belts that are 1 1/2" wide and made up of two layers of 6.5 oz that are glued and then the edges stitched together with V138. The people like them as they provide added support and comfort.

Makes sense. 

2 hours ago, fredk said:

Take a 1cm thick belt. It may weight 24 ounces. When held it one hand that weight is noticeable but spread that weight around a 42 inch waist its hardly noticeable 

I guess so. I suppose I was comparing heavy belts to  the heavy bag that I carry. However, I have tried putting everything into pockets and waist pouches and that is still heavy and uncomfortable. Maybe it is also a matter of what one gets used to using.

 

35 minutes ago, kgg said:

I haven't met a person that doesn't like the feel of a nice heavy belt.

Oh yes. They are nice. I just would not wear them though.

I would worry about them slipping down. And women have wider hips, so belts usually remain in place. How on earth do men, with, presumably slim hips keep them up? Unless, ...ummmmm... the paunches help?   (I beg the pardon of all the men out there who are slim).

[SUP]

2 hours ago, SUP said:

I would worry about them slipping down. And women have wider hips, so belts usually remain in place. How on earth do men, with, presumably slim hips keep them up? Unless, ...ummmmm... the paunches help?   (I beg the pardon of all the men out there who are slim).

Uttam asked whether I also said 'tongue firmly in cheek'. I said no, so he sent me to do so! He's a doll.

[DJole]

On 12/7/2024 at 5:42 PM, Dwight said:

Every now and then I take inventory . . . thinking I could chop it down.

So far . . . if I take it out . . . within a couple days . . . I miss it.

So . . . it stays . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

Maybe you could lose that Chapstick and save a couple pounds?
haha!
Seriously though--that's a 20 year old belt? It's a tough piece of work!

[kgg]

22 hours ago, SUP said:

How on earth do men, with, presumably slim hips keep them up? Unless, ...ummmmm... the paunches help? 

Na, just add a set of suspenders.

kgg