Buy an actually high quality, American made belt from the Rose Anvil shop here - bit.ly/3yWdqmk

It would be interesting to do the test on a luxury brand Louis Vuitton ect...

@Joao.MC33

4 жыл бұрын

Don't doubt that those brands actually use high quality products and have high quality production. Still, obviously they sell them to a much higher price than what they are worth but, they also sell an ideal/status and some people love that shit.. for whatever reason.

@BluTrollPro

4 жыл бұрын

I was actually suprised to find the Ralph Lauren that was my dad's old belt that he wore for over 10 years and I wore for about 5 was 'genuine leather' I only realised once it started splitting apart last year or so.

@george43to01

4 жыл бұрын

@@hobokoala51 he said he doesn't doubt that they are high quality products, just that they are over priced...

@pattgsm

4 жыл бұрын

CAElite - 15 yrs is a long time for a lower quality belt (assuming it was conditioned a couple of times per year). A tool belt or duty belt needs to be high quality but a belt for holding up trousers does not as trouser belts are accessories if pants fit properly you should never need a belt.

@sativa1320

4 жыл бұрын

Most lv belts are canvas in 2019 but still very durable

i never thought there would be anything INSIDE a belt, lol!

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha valid

@brittaolson6550

4 жыл бұрын

RapiDEraZeR I never did either, until mine split apart. Would have been nice to have seen this first (I wouldn’t have spent the money)! I didn’t get mine on Amazon, but it was cheap & I don’t think I can afford to go cheap.

@garethbaus5471

4 жыл бұрын

I had enough cheap belts fail to know that you have to actively look 6o find a mass produced solid leather belt.

*opens belt sees news paper* "hey! Deng Xiaoping died!"

@ZowVaagNL

4 жыл бұрын

Wǒ ài Běijīng Tiān'ānmén, Tiān'ānmén shang tàiyáng shēng intensifies!!!

The interior garbage is: "Cloth batting" They shred cloth, paper & cardboard, then soak, compress & dry

@louisgianfrancesco

3 жыл бұрын

Source?

@McG_

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine Amazon getting in the Cattle business to make leather products...

I bought a cheap wallet off amazon in college. It inevitably fell apart, and inside I found some colorful cardboard ads that were used as reinforcement. They were recycled at least 🤷‍♂️

@AG_HP7

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Meeks is very common around the world, that’s why I no longer buy shady or questionable products, I stuck with Victorino x wallets and they are really good, they have nylon and leather wallets that are affordable

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Phil i had the exact same experience that actually why i got in to leather working

@robofatcat

4 жыл бұрын

I like when I order something from other countries and get there news paper as package material.

@ainzooalgown7589

4 жыл бұрын

That's why I buy handmade wallets made with full grain leather and the wallet cost me $120 but has lasted me 10 years and 2 years of it was in a combat zone.

@NFLYoungBoy223

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Meeks I got a Tommy Hilfiger wallet that I have been using for more than 3 years and just yesterday I put some mink oil on it for the first time

I buy leather purses from thrift stores for the leather and fashion accessories which I use in other projects. Once in a while I'll end up with a super, high quality, leather handbag that just needs some TLC. After a cleanup and touch up, I'll gift it to a friend. You can't beat "real leather" for durability and pliability. You spend the money, you get the quality.

I now feel inclined to cut open my "genuine leather" belts to see what's really inside. But then I would have to buy new belts.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha i know the feeling

@AMalas

4 жыл бұрын

snip off like 5 mm from the end

@pianofry1138

4 жыл бұрын

They'll fall apart soon enough.

@AMalas

4 жыл бұрын

@@pianofry1138 Mine where really cheap (like $20) from a local retailer, have been going strong being worn almost daily for 5-6 years now. So maybe not always

@antonhelsgaun

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMalas rip the stitching

I’ve binge watched your channel this afternoon. So glad your channel is attracting the kind of attention it deserves!

The Ambien Walrus has brought me many unexpected packages xD

@Brian-Burke

4 жыл бұрын

I owe my $130 drum throne to it.

@DeputatKaktus

4 жыл бұрын

Ambien Walrus... 🤣👍🏻

@Bluebelle51

4 жыл бұрын

woke up with a hangover and my credit card on the keyboard, I'm still waiting to see what drunk me bought me

@Tendzere

4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was ordering a small foam mat so I can put it under my desk so my feet wont get so cold, It came king size yoga mat. Thank you ambien :D

@Bluebelle51

4 жыл бұрын

@@Evergreen1400 wow I have the story of a friend, who having trouble sleeping took a "sample" pill someone had given her. Apparently not only did she go shopping (out in public) but came home, showered, got dressed and went on a date and didn't remember a thing about it nothing like your tale though just WOW

I’d love to see you dissect some sneakers. Sneakerheads are always judging and comparing the “quality” of leather on sneakers based on look, feel and touch, but I’d like to know how accurate we really are. Just because something has a tumbled look, or is soft (buttery is a popular term) and plush or how it reacts when you push on it with your thumb, does it mean it’s actually good quality leather? I have my doubts. We often compare the leather on new retro releases to older releases or the original release. It’s a commonly held belief that the leather Nike uses on newer releases is of lower quality and I have to say I believe that. There really does seem to be a different feel and look to the leather on older releases of the same shoe, especially the OG versions. Nike has stated that because the tanneries that they used for original/older releases have closed they have to use different suppliers and that is why the leather may look/feel different. I think it’s just a cost cutting measure to make more money. Anyways I’m curious just how good the quality of leather is in today’s sneakers and how accurate we are on how we judge them (look/feel). Jordans are the most heavily critiqued and then some Nike models. About 4-5 years ago Jordan brand promoted that upcoming retro releases would be “remastered” versions after years of complaints about the quality of materials and accuracy in construction vs OG versions in years prior. We did see an improvement in quality and faithfulness to the original releases in some releases but it’s been really hit or miss. If you can get your hands on a recent release and really dissect it I know a lot of sneakerheads would be really interested in seeing that.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

What brands would you like to see?

@dlee6985

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoseAnvil Jordans are the most scutinized so that would be of the most interest. The Jordan 1, 3, 4, 6, 12 are all retro models that have been released in recent years that are also models that sneakerheads pay alot of attention to the leather on. Certain colorways of certain models use synthetics. The black/red 4's and 6's use Durabuck, a synthetic nubuck. Many people pay attention to the leather on Jordan 1's. Different colorways can seem to have different qualities of leather on them. That would be a good model to review. The 3's and 12's use a tumbled leather. PUMA recently released a basketball shoe called the Clyde Hardwood that people have been praising the leather on. And1 released a white/red colorway of their retro Tai Chi model that appears to have a very nice quality tumbled leather and quite a thick cut I might add, but they only cost around $80. That really makes me scratch my head when Jordans go for up to $220? Is it even real leather if they can sell it for $80? They even had them on sale for $58 this past weekend. I've personally been curious if the patent leather on Jordan 11's is actually patent leather or a synthetic. This a a huge topic that really can't be tackled completely without a ton of cost and research but even if you just touch on it or do a comparison of a certain model, I think that would get some good views.

@crunch9876

4 жыл бұрын

Rose Anvil I second that man. The Jordan 1 would be great. Reviews are alsways talking about the leather on those

@sprcrzy110

4 жыл бұрын

D Lee, thank you so much for this comment. I'd freaking love to see him review the leather on an air Jordan 1 OG because sneakerheads always pretend to know what they're talking about when it comes to leather quality. That video might be a gateway for sneakerheads to discover these videos too.

@sprcrzy110

4 жыл бұрын

@@Glol91ABC They do use real leather.

Thanks for helping us know the difference and also help us all stay away from garbage your videos deserve more way more attention

i love these kind of videos!!! you should make a series based off dissecting more cheap products to be honest, cause this was intriguing and enjoyable.

You're teaching us a lot. Yes, please do more belts.

This series of videos, as interesting as they are in their own right are also a great review of the capabilities of your leather knife. Adding one to my leather workshop now because of your videos.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

I love that knife

Awesome video, please make more like this it helps us understand why some products are cheap and some expensive even if they look the same.

YES!!! More of these whimsical videos please.

Little known fact: “genuine” leather is usually the cheap leftover crap that highquality companies toss.

@moundain4220

3 жыл бұрын

No not at all

@moundain4220

3 жыл бұрын

More like Mid quality brands scrap

@whitegoodman7465

2 жыл бұрын

high quality companies? lol..more like high quality prices, brand image and below average quality.

Definitely worth more subscribers, great content and production.

Yes, I love these types of videos please do more, thank you!

Love these kind of videos. Educate people on what a quality leather product actually is.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

You know I’ve seen enough of your vids now to warrant subscribing, some good info I’ve learned from you keep it up dude

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the sub!

Just went over to your channels videos and playlist etc.and checked out what types of stuff you do.Like it. & actually watching Amazon belt video. Take it easy

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

🙌

There are some great ideas for more content in here. Excited to see what you do next.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

yes this is something I like interesting to get a better perspective of what is in the market

Thank you! Really enjoyed the deconstruction education of the leathers goods. Helps me to better understand and appreciate the finest craftsmanship.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

I'm always intrigued by product reviews, especially something as little-thought-of as a belt. It never hurts to be informed of shady marketing practices!

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've always thought it's interesting to know what everyday products are ACTUALLY made of too.

Great videos. I've learned so much from you!!

Leather belts are great choice to poke inside. Basically I would enjoy your analysis on leather products that I wear/use. Thanks

Thanks for the belt anatomy class very helpful and like you said you get what you pay for.

Bruh all ur vids are informative af. Bring em all out :D

Cheap 'leather' jacket cut down video, please! Great content, appreciate what you're doing.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

lots of mink oil!

Thanks now in sitting awake at 4:30 am cutting the tips off all my belts to see if they are real. I'm blaming you when my wife gets mad.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha just cut some of her belts to make it fair

I love your video and shared it to my leather Facebook page for everyone to see what the difference is between a real belt and a store belt.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

these videos are very interesting. keep up the good work

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

It is good to know these things. It doesn't mean that you shouldn't buy a cheap belt if that is all that you can afford at the moment (maybe you just gained, or lost some weight, and need a new belt). Just so long as you know you will probably be replacing it within a few months or at most, a year of regular use.

This is exactly why I started making my own belts. good video thanks .... Steve

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

same!

Love the vids, keep em coming

Just bought a Rose Anvil belt. I got several good years out of the leather (yes, actual leather) Walmart belt that I bought when I was on travel and needed one fast, but it's time to trade up now that it is about to break. So I bought one from Rose Anvil to help support the channel (and to hold up my pants). I figure the price is really just the tuition for all the learning I have received from the channel. I have to say, though, that it pains me to see quality leather products, especially handmade ones, unceremoniously cut apart. Cheap stuff, not so much, it deserves it.

Thanks for the videos I enjoy them. It would be helpful if you also commented on the workmanship. That first dress belt actually looked pretty nice. I image that if you wore it with a suit two or three times a year it would be more than adequate. If you wore it every day it would probably wear out within a month or two.

i see so many "genuine leather" belts out there.this is worth watching

These videos are awesome, thanks!

If you cut a small section from the buckle side you could screw it back to the buckle to reuse, that way it's not damaged and it's only a shorter length belt.

Yes I like this type comparison of cheap products. Video quite revealing. I wear Redwing's 877 MocToe boots that I just retired after 7 years. So I know quality pays off

I have a suggestion for a boot, it's by a company called richa, it's the richa brookland boot, a motorcycle boot full leather, as motorcycle boots are ment to protect and take alot of beating I'd like to see what they are like in a teardown or being chopped in half, enjoying you're channel, learned alot keep up the good work.

Thank you for the knowledge.

Nice one. Please make a video with Anson belts. They are very popular right now and I just bought a set.

That was such a satisfying cut

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Riiiiiipppppp.

Speaking of belts. The prong only went and broke on my pretty new black leather belt. No problem to mad Inventer like myself. I pulled a rusty wire nail from a wooden beam that I was using for hanging up stuff. I used emery paper to clean the rust off then I measured how much I needed where it broke off. I caught the old prong with a erwins vice grips / mole grips then used a flat blade screw driver to spread the gap enough to remover it. I just needed a measuring tape a sharpie marker two vice grips a hack saw and a metal working file. First thing I done was file off the sharp point then I quote simple held it at the right point with one vice grips and used the other one to bent it over to the correct Shape then I trimmed off the excess and fitted it to the buckle and clamped it shut again with a vice grips. I imaging it will last the life of the belt now.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Props to you for repairing your belt rather than just throwing it away and buying a new one! Reduce, recycle, re-use, and repair!

@harrykuntz878

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoseAnvil thank you my main ambition was to keep my jeans up and not have to spend any money. LOL

effortless & subtle sarcasm suits you nicely

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha I’ll make sure to let my girlfriend know someone appreciates my sarcasm

I've always known geniune leather isn't necessarily good but this just illustrates how bad it really is. Very interesting!

@sinephase

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's because I've worked in the industry it seems obvious to me, but for reference, quality leather can be worth dollars per square inch finished before even being made into anything.

@dominikmalik2283

4 жыл бұрын

@@sinephase Do you have any tips how to distinguish low vs high-quality leather? Or which animal has the best one?

@sinephase

4 жыл бұрын

@@dominikmalik2283 It all depends on what you want to use it for. I worked with lamb skins and it's nice and supple, but won't be as durable as a cow skin. That's generally speaking, but once you get into the different breeds, and quality grades, it gets pretty complicated. I will say that I don't trust overly supple cow leather on a lot of things because it's probably a thin split and will tear easily. It's a struggle to distinguish because they've been working on it for so long (making lower quality seem like higher quality). I like this dude because he's transparent about everything, and I think that's the key :)

tbh, i got a “leather” belt from forever 21 back in 2016, wore it nearly everyday up until this summer (summer 2019 in case someone sees this years from now and is curious but doesnt wanna do math😂), purely cos the pants i always wear lately doesnt have belt loops. and its actually still holding up pretty strong. i think buying genuine leather if you can afford it is great! but sometimes the cheap stuff works if you cant afford otherwise (my excuse is i was an unemployed sophomore in highschool LMAO), sometimes youll hit a jackpot!

I purchased a Made in Mexico belt from a old man in Boyle heights, Los Angeles. It was $8 dollars and I've had it for 7 years. Daily use.

Cool Shirt. Also liked the video.

Love this channel. Bane of my life trying to find real leather belts and jackets. So much fake stuff out there that you have to burn to test if its real or not.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

ya man that's why i got in to leather working. I got sick of trying to find decent products so i started making my own

Bought two real leather belts in Corfu over twenty years ago , both are still going strong and they were well worth the cost, just a few drachma back then.

Yep, I have a couple of “bonded leather” belts and they definitely do not hold up to long time use. Good information, thanks from a leather hobbiest.

@the_9ent

4 жыл бұрын

Bonded leather is the lowest type of leather product. Genuine Leather is one step better.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Eye opener! Thanks.

I had Nautica one that was like this two belts. Felt apart in a few months. Both two from Perry Ellis that say "full grain cowhide" at back and I have both still always for 7 years or so.

Just subscribed, Id love to see ya tear apart some of the cheap "concealed carry" belts out there, like the "$30 belt"

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

doooooooooooo timberlandssssssssss it will bring oyou so manyy viewsssssss no one has done it beforeeee

@EverybodysBaby

4 жыл бұрын

i agree, but did you take some sleep aid before writing this...

@losom5079

4 жыл бұрын

@@EverybodysBaby funny enough i just woke up hahahahahaha, guess i just took it XD

@aydannijdam

4 жыл бұрын

You called it bruh

@losom5079

4 жыл бұрын

@@aydannijdam I've been dying man for this, waiting for the premium timmies vid

@losom5079

4 жыл бұрын

@@aydannijdam also he promised me he'd so it a couple of vids ago, now 300k on the video, i take full credit

This man got me critiquing every leather item I own😂😂

Definitely enjoyed this video

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That sleep aid is a maniac. Good video. I would like to see some dog collars and leashes on your website.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks maybe ill start making some!

great video thanks.. as I was almost tempted to buy a cheap one but won;t... i have a fairly decent one i got from greece, but i want a tan coloured one... will buy a Loake one... :)

I loved the Doc Martin tear down... I have the Horween Dublin 1460 Made In England version, and other than being hard to wear in that are great boots. Also I have seen some very high end bootmakers using horse hide. Is there a difference in quality with horsehide, cowhide, calfskin and lamb skin leathers?

I didn't finish the video you make belts now I get it ;-)

Hey, I was wondering about the inexpensive Amazon Belts, I guess if you used them on a limited basis they could work, I only wear a suit maybe 6 times a year so a cheap belt would work for that. Glad you made the video...

Review a Designer(Gucci, LV ) belt to a Full Grain non-designer.

I definitely learned something from this for sure.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

yay!

Been watching alot of your content the last couple days, really enjoying it. 👍 It would be great to see lots of cheap stuff reviewed and the quality item here or there to compare. You'll have more content, get more views and up your youtube revenue to pay for the expensive teardowns. So how much are your belts? What other real leather belt sellers are there?

@terrafirma9328

Жыл бұрын

Also forgot to ask. I have this favorite belt buckle that is a rachet type adjustable, it's great for shrinking and growing waistlines. But I have to get replacement belts for it every year or 2. I'm looking for the best leather to last longest.

I had a reversible belt like that one. The pivoting buckle head failed before the "leather" had a chance to.

I liked this video, what would be nice tho, is telling us what the construction means for the belt - like what would be the differences in everyday use for your belt compared to the cheap belts

@paulaus

4 жыл бұрын

Once the cheap belt is worn it's landfill. The 100% belt will probably never wear out and can be cleaned and treated over and over again to keep the finish looking good or you can let it develop a patina that says I'm a badass that bought one slightly expensive belt that I've had for years and now it's kinda part of me.

I would love to see a tear down on a Hanks Leather belt and/or wallet. I have several Dickies Belts that have held up well and the Hanks Bet I have is so thick is almost unreal. Also have you ever thought of making Guitar Straps available through your site?

Let me know if you want to dissect my Bullstrap leather wallet. I’ll donate it to the channel since I’m now using the Claude.

@alexander1055

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah okay, send it over.

@leoh.7160

4 жыл бұрын

Alexander The Bullstrap wallet and iPhone leather xr case was sent to Weston last week. He should have received them both on Wednesday according to usps tracking. 👍🏻

I appreciate the no clickbait. Everything is in the thumbnail.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

My mom always told me to tell the truth.

I cut open an old costco full grain leather belt I have and it looks very similar to yours. It's one solid piece and it seems decent quality compared to the crap CKs and Floorheims I had that all ripped appart like the amazon stuff you just opened. I'm no leatherworker but if you could confirm their belts are actually full grain that would be awesome.

I got a decently priced, but not cheap genuine leather belt from Kohls. It was two pieces of leather glued together. After a bit of use, the glue failed and it became two useless belts. I got a Ralph Lauren belt, it was about 4x the price, but it's a solid piece of shaved leather, so it's smooth on both sides, but still thick. No issues with it. You get what you pay for some times.

Please do a video on what you consider to be the best shaving/grooming products, because you have such a GORGEOUS beard!!

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha thanks and that’s a good ide

That's a sick shirt man.

“This plastic wrap is bad for the environment” 5 minutes later “look at all this recycled junk”

Good to know. Thanks 😊

I like the deconstruction videos. I learn a lot and your cat should get more screen time, too.

@nihil-hic-videre

4 жыл бұрын

" your cat should get more screen time, too" Agree, but with one precondition. No cat leather dissection

Love the Content!

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've been wearing the same leather belt almost daily for 14 years. No idea what it is made from, bought from a small leather shop in Prague on a holiday there. I pretty sure that counts as "good quality". (Oh I've been using the same Paul Smith wallet for 17years, and it is **just** starting to crack on the fold.)

I would love to see you cut open a pair of Thursday Boots. They have a lot of KZread sponsors. Some say they are a great $200 value, others argue that you are paying to fund their marketing campaign and that the boot is poorly made. I've not seen any real analysis on the construction of the boot or the leather used, only vague comments. Their "natural" color is made from Horween's Chromexcel, while other colors appear to have leather sourced from Le Farc tannery in Mexico.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

maybe ill reach out to them and see if they will send me a pair!

Great vid.

I never understood why leather belts cost 100$ like Allen Edmond or red wing belts but now I know, thanks,

On the brown belt, that recycled stuff is rags, random material content shredded, often used as cheap padding, you see a lot of carpet padding made out of that stuff. The majority of the clothing donated to various charities is sold off as rags.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

You saved me from wasting my money on these fake leather belts, im going to try to buy one of your belts in the near future

I would like to see you tear down some luxury brand goods but those are expensive experiments. I’ve always been curious about Mont Blanc wallets.

It would be good to see you comment on the environmental impact of quality products vs. cheap. Thanks.

@mikekratz39

4 жыл бұрын

Veg Tan leather products would be the best environmentally friendly products. Also the most long lasting so in the long run, the least expensive.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Except it might start ww3 Vegans vs Leather Lovers

yea I would like to see more reviews o random stuff

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

deal

Good video...thanks.

I have two 20-30$ Amazon leather belts, and they're actually the best belts I own. Better than any 80$ belt I've sent in store, since all belts i find now are synthetic! It's sad

I'm new to leatherworking, and I am just starting out trying to get into it. What is the benefits of using high quality leather over lower-quality leather for like belts and stuff?

Just been through the hassles of trying to find a decent leather watchband, 3rd times a charm. The last one the photos online looked decent but what arrived was a pale imitation of the photos I saw and it stank of plastic with the grain texture painted on.

just keep up the good work

I thought for sure that the 2nd belt was actually going to be leather, not that slither of whatever it was. Great videos, thanks for sharing

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing

It would be interesting to test different car seat leather. Old car vs new cars and so on. Subscribed!

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

That would be sooo fun