Iron Heart Belts

[DrPat]

@cecil:

Got the same in brown. I´ts reallly a beatiful belt and a favourite of mine. The thing with the brown one is that it dyes of brown to the denim. Anyways, a belt to enjoy for many years forward. I too are thinking of getting one in black to shift with.

I also noticed a bit of color transfer from the black belt.  But only on the patch and not the denim.

[daveo]

RE the screws…Loctite is cheap!

[Giles]

The reason we made them with screws is that the belt can very easily be adjusted in length so the size is perfect.  Yes one or 2 have come undone, but I keep a stock of spares

[LandoCal126 0]

Oh I'm not worried, just wanted to see if what I read was a consistent issue for others. My questions have been answered. Now just a matter of time until I grab one. Just trying to decide between the IHB-02 and the IHB-03 in Black…

[Giles]

@LandoCal126:

Oh I'm not worried, just wanted to see if what I read was a consistent issue for others. My questions have been answered. Now just a matter of time until I grab one. Just trying to decide between the IHB-02 and the IHB-03 in Black…

The IHB-03 is an immense belt.  AND no screws!

[Giles]

One of my customers who has just purchased an IHB-03:

asked for some more details about it.

Here is Ayumis response:

The buckles are made in small atelier in Gifu pref. and the leather items are made by artisan, Mr. Ken at Calf (the studio called Calf) in Fukuyama city, Hiroshima.

[Turntabloid]

[Giles]

Had to do exactly that yesterday for a customer who wanted 28" to centre hole…G

[Guest]

I own two – IH Brown Cowhide Belt and IH Super Tan (Self Edge Exclusive). I also own two Sugar Cane Belts (Tan studded and Black Studded).  I wear a W32 in all, and I can tell you that they're super amazing. The IH ones are definitely thicker and more "industrial strength" in a way that only Iron Heart can master.  I mean, no joke -- I could use my IH belts as a self defense weapon...you could seriously hurt someone with them ! I'll post pics up soon.

[malibuboy]

i have been using both and older filson double belt (on blues), and my old military belt from the navy (on blacks) yet i feel very compelled to get this belt.

WHY? (screams at the sky)

cuz its HOT.

simon

[malibuboy]

cool shots.

simon

[Giles]

Hey Simon, you ignoring guitar boy?

[Giles]

Qucick pic for a member.  Yeah, I know - tucking in T bad.  But needed to be able to see the belt and tucked in T preferable to my gut.

I'm a 33 and the belt is an L.

[Toasted]

That belt is INSANE. Next purchase I think

[Giles]

That is the Tan IHB-01 that we did exclusively for Self Edge.  G

[PETEROCK1]

@Giles:

That is the Tan IHB-01 that we did exclusively for Self Edge.  G

nice, g! that will be one of my next purchases (been on my ih wishlist)!

[hectic]

And me, thats the best pic I've seen of it, looks awesome.

[that_was_easy]

Did you treat that belt with anything Giles, or is that just natural tanning and wear?

[Giles]

Some leather cream about once every 6 months.  G

[that_was_easy]

@Giles:

Some leather cream about once every 6 months.  G

Good to know!  Thanks G.  The difference in saturation is unreal.

Edit: To expand, I believe I still have a tub or two of Chelsea Leather Food that I've used on every leather good I've owned (cleats, gloves, etc.)and it's worked well, most recently on a late ;60's honey-colored Brooks saddle.  The day I get around to trying out Obenaufs is rapidly approaching.