IHB-11-NAT - Heavy Duty "Tochigi" Leather Belt with Brass Garrison Buckle - Nat
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After about a year or so of daily wear.
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What’s the size guidance with these belts? I ask because I’m right smack dab in the middle of the M and L, measuring out with my favorite belts to 34 inches. So do I go with a medium and wear it on the 5th (last hole) or the L and wear it on the 1st hole? I would think M knowing that the leather will stretch a bit, but I'd worry that wearing a belt on the last or second to last hole is going to look odd.
For those of you between sizes; which way did you go and why?
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Which is why we put a link to that vid in the product description…...
I have only had (needed) one IH belt in the last 15 or so years, but I sized mine so that it fitted perfectly when on the middle hole. I suspect I have subsequently used all the other holes as my weight has deviated/had large lunches/been on a pub crawls/worn jeans with different rises etc etc......
I have a friend who has been shedding weight over the last 4 years or so, every so often, we lop another inch off his belt....
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Which is why we put a link to that vid in the product description…...
I have only had (needed) one IH belt in the last 15 or so years, but I sized mine so that it fitted perfectly when on the middle hole. I suspect I have subsequently used all the other holes as my weight has deviated/had large lunches/been on a pub crawls/worn jeans with different rises etc etc......
I have a friend who has been shedding weight over the last 4 years or so, every so often, we lop another inch off his belt....
Love it. Thank you. I completely missed the how-to video link.
The next question becomes; what size(s) hole punch do I need? After all, I always welcome another excuse to buy more tools.
ETA: after a brief interwebbing session, I see kits are more the norm. So the better question is; which brand of punches are reccomended?
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@Bobcat:
Which is why we put a link to that vid in the product description…...
I have only had (needed) one IH belt in the last 15 or so years, but I sized mine so that it fitted perfectly when on the middle hole. I suspect I have subsequently used all the other holes as my weight has deviated/had large lunches/been on a pub crawls/worn jeans with different rises etc etc......
I have a friend who has been shedding weight over the last 4 years or so, every so often, we lop another inch off his belt....
Love it. Thank you. I completely missed the how-to video link.
The next question becomes; what size(s) hole punch do I need? After all, I always welcome another excuse to buy more tools.
ETA: after a brief interwebbing session, I see kits are more the norm. So the better question is; which brand of punches are reccomended?
If you’re in the USA Tandy makes a decent kit. Just make sure you use a ruler and take your time to make sure it’s centered.
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Matter not, any of them will go through the leather multiple times. Our sets cost about USD10 per pop…..
If you’re in the USA Tandy makes a decent kit. Just make sure you use a ruler and take your time to make sure it’s centered.
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Much appreciated, both of you. Thank you.
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Get in touch with shop@ironheart.co.uk. Their decision.
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The veg-tanned leather we use is super prone to the slightest scuff and scratch, if you cant deal with that, return it. If you can, then you will be rewarded with an amazing belt that will get better with age, use and abuse. I have been wearing nothing but for about 17 years and suspect, I only have about 15 more to go before I replace it.
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If you think something is faulty or you don't like it, your first port of call should be shop@ironheart.co.uk.
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