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Sometimes you make something just to see if you can, and this is one of those times.  Way back in 1966 actor Lee Marvin wore an unusual double buckle pants belt with his gun rig in the movie "The Professionals".  With the help of a holster pattern from Will Ghormley, I attempted to recreate the style, it was a fun project I hope you like it. 

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Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character. 

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Nice looking work, but looks like it is a challenge getting the buckles through the pants loop!

The Professionals - one of my favorite western movies....

Gary

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Yes, the buckles barely fit through the pants loops.   There is supposed to be a practical reason for this type of belt, you can access either side of the belt for putting stuff on without taking the belt off.   I don't find it a very practical design, but for Lee Marvin in the movie it was all about cool factor.  

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Great job.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Great craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.  

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Thanks everybody for the nice compliments, much appreciated.  Yes, Mattsbagger you are right, you can never discount the cool factor, it sells more stuff than the  practical factor any day.  If I was a Harley leather maker, and I'm not, I would jump all over this belt design.  Not only would it be cool in black with some conchos, but it would be practical because the buckles wouldn't be cutting into the riders belly.  Just my dos centavos. 

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Looks like really nice work!

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Took a tour of the images from the movie...looks cool for sure and now I need to see the movie!!

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Yes, looks much cooler on Lee Marvin :wacko:

Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character. 

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