IHB-08 - Heavy Duty "Tochigi" Leather Belt with Nickel Plated Garrison Buckle

neph93

Customing fitting those belts is a satisfying little job. Looks good @vaquero357

Jimothy

For the tochigi belts, what would be the recco for someone like me wearing pants with a 35.5IN waist? I'm on the tail end of a large and the front end of an XL (I also have problem finding japanese pants too…but I digress...)

neph93

@Jimothy:

For the tochigi belts, what would be the recco for someone like me wearing pants with a 35.5IN waist? I'm on the tail end of a large and the front end of an XL (I also have problem finding japanese pants too…but I digress...)

I'm about there. I would recommend going XL and cutting it as per the numerous videos's and instructions on the relevant threads.

You'll be able to wear the L but may find it annoying only being able to use the first two holes.

BD81

Yup what he said. Go larger and trim it down

Jimothy

Isn't there a "pimp my belt" option where I can have you guys do it for me?

henry_david

Hey all! I noticed that my IHB-08 has a bit of a "patina" from a lotta wear (read: heavy sweating in XHS while walking the hills of San Francisco). Any suggestions as to how I might shine this up?

Giles

I cant see the patina…

henry_david

You're right, @Giles. That photo didn't work out too well. More visible here?

Giles

You could try polishing with a super-fine abrasive like a silver polishing cream/liquid, we use "Silvo" in the UK. But be aware that the nickel is a coating on a base substrate of brass, if you get too enthusiastic, you may expose the brass.

Personally, I would live with it, but then I'm a slob….

henry_david

@Giles:

Personally, I would live with it, but then I'm a slob….

Hahahah I'll just opt for this. I'd rather that it looks worn than I go overboard and f$%k it up. Thanks!

David K.K. Hansen

I have access to a glass blasting machine at work, I've given the metal bits of the belt a treatment with the glass blaster, giving it a satin matte finish.

David K.K. Hansen

@BULLITT:

I have access to a glass blasting machine at work, I've given the metal bits of the belt a treatment with the glass blaster, giving it a satin matte finish.

I should add, that it also removed the patina on my belt during the process. I too wasn't a fan of the look.

henry_david

@BULLITT:

@BULLITT:

I have access to a glass blasting machine at work, I've given the metal bits of the belt a treatment with the glass blaster, giving it a satin matte finish.

I should add, that it also removed the patina on my belt during the process. I too wasn't a fan of the look.

Hahahah – thank you for further reinforcing my decision to leave the belt alone, @BULLITT BEE!