Opinions on Herman Oak Old world harness leather for belt?

[RichardJ]

I work in construction and recently got my first heavy duty a belt made out of 13-15oz Herman Oak natural veg tan saddle skirting leather. It’s 1.5” wide and holds up my heavy pants effortlessly without me having to buckle up extra tight. My only issue with this leather is that I often touch my belt with wet/sweaty/dirty hands every time I take a try to the bathroom and I hate how it stains natural veg tan leather. I’ve been thinking about trying Herman Oak Old world harness leather instead.
 

What’s your opinion on Harness leather vs applying some Obenaufs heavy duty LP to the natural veg tan leather? 

 

[Appalachiancowboy38]

You’re not gonna be happy with an old world harness belt because of how many oils are stuffed into that leather during tanning. I’d go with a regular harness or a heavy oz bridal leather.

Edited Monday at 01:36 AM by Appalachiancowboy38

[rktaylor]

This belt is made with HO old world harness leather from Weaver. It's a little thicker than I intended, but it could double as a tow strap.

I haven't written it a lot, but I like it. 

Randy

[Cumberland Highpower]

The old world leather is ok.  It's just a really heavily stuffed harness leather.  Supple but practically stretch proof.  Somwhat easy to mar up.

The first piece of leather I ever bought to work up (25 years ago) was a side of HO Old World Harness.  It was ok.  I've never bought another side of it since.

[Beehive]

Spray that bad boy with saddle lac. I have a couple of items more then 20years old. Knife sheath and a belt. Both worn while working construction. I've laid under vehicles in dry rocky dirt. Really scooted around on the ground. Everything took a beating and Saddle Lac is the ultimate. Even after 20years, you can still see the gloss shine. 

[chuck123wapati]

seal your belt, no matter what kind of leather so that it won't take stains.