The EDC Belt
$125.00
This is not your normal belt
Everyday Carry (EDC) Belts need to be thicker, stiffer, and tougher than your average belt. Not only do they need to hold up your pants, but they need to do it with a couple pounds of steel, polymer, and leather hanging from it. Even more, if you need to draw your weapon, the last thing you want is your belt to flop around and add several inches of slop (and valuable seconds) to your draw. It needs to stay right where it belongs.
EDC Belts are around 16 ounces (1/4") thick and 1.5" wide (1.25" ladies belts also available)! They're made of two layers the finest vegetable tanned leather I can find, bonded and sewn together so that they're smooth and grippy inside and out. They have minimal vertical flex to help keep draws crisp and quick. The buckle will be a heavy brass (or chromed brass) heel-bar buckle that's nickel plated. Buckles are held down with Chicago screws so they can be swapped out by the user if desired. With my normal belts, the holes are 1.25" apart. In my EDC belts they're 1" to allow more flexibility in fit. The look isn't as clean but we're going for function here. As with all lined belts, the edges are sewn together. But with EDC belts the middle is sewn as well in a weaved "gunslinger" pattern that is both beautiful and functional, as it prevents the belt from stretching.
EDC Belts are MADE TO ORDER. This means I need about 2 weeks lead time. I keep belt blanks on-hand but depending on demand, weather, and the mood of the package carriers, lead times might be affected if I run out. I will communicate with you if things aren't going to schedule! I don't like waiting on things any more than the next person.
Please look at the pictures for a guide on how to size your belt. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ME A CORRECT SIZE. Pant size and belt size are NOT the same.
Once you place your order, send me a message with the size and color you want and I'll get straight to work.
As always, shipping is free and there cannot be returns or exchanges on custom orders.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
2-3 weeks
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept exchanges
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
I don't accept returns or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
Absolutely. Let me know what you have in mind and I'll tell you if I can make it. Remember, no returns or exchanges on custom orders.
Care instructions
Leather lasts forever if it's cared for. Vegetable tanned leather needs a little oil (olive oil or neatsfoot oil are best) everyone once in a while. For normal wear items, once a year will do. Oil tanned and chrome tanned leather won't take oil or water, just treat them nice and they'll do the same for you.
Will I make a bunch of something and not put my makers stamp on it?
I don't think so, scooter. Nice try.
What's the difference between chrome-tanned and vegetable-tanned leather?
Vegetable tanned leather has been around for centuries. The hides are tanned in a mix of leaf (usually oak) and acorn extracts. The process takes well over a month to achieve a tannage. The resulting leather is tough, stiff, and will accept water for stamping and dying. Some leathers (latigo, bridle, etc) are vegetable tanned leathers that are then infused with waxes and fats to make them have certain qualities.
Chrome tanned leather what most of the leather in the world is. It takes only a few days to achieve a leather that is soft, pliable, and smells fantastic. It's not very durable, however, and cannot take water to be stamped or carved. It's also mildly caustic. It's generally much cheaper since it takes less time to make.
Why is leather thickness measured in ounces?
When we're talking leather "ounces", we mean how many ounces a 1 square foot piece of that leather weighs. The thicker the leather, the heavier it will be. Once ounce of leather is 1/64th of an inch. 8 ounces is 1/8th of an inch. Usually leather weights are given a range (7-8 ounces, for example) since it's a natural product and some slight variation is to be expected.