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Leather Colours

Posted by Simon Harrison on Saturday, July 27, 2019, In : News

I only use English Bridle Leather from J E Sedgwick. These come in 14 beautiful colours;

Australian Nut
Black
Burgandy
Chocolate
Conker
Dark Green
Dark Havana
Hazel
Light Havana
London Tan
Navy Blue
Oak Brown
Old Oak
and Red

Rochester Bridle Leather Belt

Posted by Simon Harrison on Friday, October 27, 2017, In : Belts

A classic Leather belt design using a whole Swage buckle.
My Rochester handmade leather belt uses a swage buckle. These are usually used on horse headcollars but make a perfect buckle for a leather belt. Solid brass is used for this leather belt.
Leather is Oak Bark tanned for a superior, individual finish to your bespoke leather belt. Bridle leather is used as it is one of the finest cuts of the hide, strong, flexible, and resilient. Dark Havana is used for this handmade bridle leather belt.
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Rochester Handmade Bridle Leather Belt

Posted by Simon Harrison on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, In : Belts

A whole swage buckle is used for this leather belt for a classic design and style.
Full grain London Tan bridle leather that is made to measure for the perfect fit. ! 1/4 inches wide is just right for your casual trouser and jeans.
My three lines of Oakside signature stitching is carried out by hand using traditional saddlery skills. Waxed linen thread is used with double hand stitching. This means that each stitch passes completely through the leather before moving on to the next stitch. Each ...
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A New belt for the winter

Posted by Simon Harrison on Thursday, September 28, 2017, In : New Products

The Halifax.

This one uses a solid Brass West End Roller buckle from Abbey England. At 1 1/4 inch wide it is perfect for casual wear and jeans.

Dark Havana Oak Bark Tanned Bridle Leather belt that is made to order for a truly bespoke leather belt. The stitching is carried out by hand using a heavy waxed linen thread.

This leather belt also has no creases down the edges for a smooth design.

A single fixed keeper loop is stitched in behind the buckle with the stitches running underneath the loop ke...

6 Reasons why I only use Bridle Leather

Posted by Simon Harrison on Saturday, May 31, 2014, In : Products

It has good looks and characteristics.
It can put up with bad weather.
It can put up with a lot of abuse.
It is smooth and comfortable when in use.
If looked after it can last a lifetime.
It is strong and can be stitched well.

Si

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Simon Harrison

Minster On Sea, United Kingdom

Cordwainer at Oakside Saddlery Handmade, bespoke leather Made in England. Leather Collars and Leads for your Dog, Handmade, made to Measure Leather Belts, Leather camera straps, Leather briefcases and messenger bags, watch straps, And Leather rifle slings for Field Sports. All made in the Traditional Hand-stitched way

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